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LG ’ s ProBeam UST offers a Full HD ( 1080p ) image
LG To Unveil ProBeam UST And Minibeam Projectors At IFA
LG Electronics ( LG ) will unveil two new projectors at IFA , the consumer electronics and home appliance show . In Berlin , LG will be introducing its ProBeam UST ( Ultra Short-Throw ) laser projector ( model HF85JA ) and LG MiniBeam ( model PH30JG ).
The LG ProBeam UST offers a Full HD ( 1080p ) image in a ultra-short throw design for an immersive home cinema experience . Ultra Short-Throw projectors are convenient as they do not require professional installation , a jumble of unsightly cables or expansive space between the projector and the screen , the ProBeam UST only requiring 12cm to display a 100in image . And the ProBeam UST is intuitive to use because it does not require its own stand – simply place it on any existing furniture and it becomes movie night .
The LG ProBeam UST generates up to 1,500 ANSI lumen of brightness , 1.5 times brighter than LG ’ s previous UST projector . And the ProBeam UST ’ s 150,000:1 contrast ratio ensures that the visual output is crisp and accurate . The light source in the ProBeam UST is durable , estimated to last up to 20,000 hours .
The LG ProBeam UST offers options to connect it to a number of wireless speakers or headphones . Its four corner keystone feature corrects both horizontal and vertical distortion of the picture providing flexibility to position the projector .
The LG MiniBeam is an easy to use portable projector also set to debut at IFA 2017 . An HD projector with a built-in battery that lasts up to four hours , the MiniBeam packs plenty of cord-free power to play back two full-length movies . One of its most impressive features , Multi-Angle Projection , allows the device to be tilted up to 70 ° to display an image high on a wall or even on the ceiling without the use of a tripod . It can send an audio signal to any other Bluetoothenabled device – wireless speaker , smartphone even a car audio system .
“ We are immensely proud of our long-standing position as the global leader in portable LED projectors ,” says Jang Ik-hwan , head of the IT business division at LG Electronics . “ The projectors that we ’ ll be debuting at IFA will provide consumers with an immersive , high-quality home cinema experience that ’ s extremely convenient , reliable and fun .”
LG Electronics + 1 800 243 0000 , lg . com
MCT80 brings disc replay to McIntosh ’ s lifestyle MXA80 system
Mcintosh Adds Disc Replay To Its Luxury Compact Audio System
McIntosh has launched the MCT80 CD / SACD transport which introduces high-performance disc playback to McIntosh ’ s compact lifestyle product range .
An incredible 47 million CDs were sold in the UK alone in 2016 , with a similar number of sales expected in 2017 . McIntosh ’ s new MCT80 CD / SACD transport offers highly accurate disc-reading and expands the capability of manufacturer ’ s bijou lifestyle system .
The MCT80 ’ s introduction brings disc-based playback to McIntosh ’ s space saving MXA80 integrated audio system . It joins a number of other add-on modules , the MB50 streaming audio player , MP100 phono stage and MHA150 headphone amplifier , to provide a complete yet compact McIntosh solution .
The MCT80 reads the disc ’ s audio data at twice the normal rate , ensuring better disc tracking and error correction processing , plus a twin laser optical pickup assures optimal disc reading . The module features a high-performance transport with a die cast aluminium tray , plus an advanced digital servo for faster , quieter and more accurate disc reading .
The MCT80 has three digital outputs : coaxial and optical ( both supporting high-resolution 24-bit / 192kHz audio ) plus McIntosh ’ s proprietary MCT connection which offers a secure DSD connection for high-res SACD audio . For general CD playback , the MCT80 can be used with any DAC with a digital coax or optical input .
Designed to complement its compact McIntosh stablemates , power control and data ports integrate the MCT80 with other McIntosh system components . The MCT80 features classic McIntosh styling with a polished stainless steel chassis , black glass front panel , an illuminated logo and aluminium end-caps . Autherised distributor for the UK is Jordan Acoustics .
McIntosh + 44 ( 0 ) 7899 808918 , mcintoshlabs . com
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