Thoughts and considerations pass through the world about the power to choose going beyond existence. The linear relationship of bondage and freedom is shifting toward greater freedom through wireless technologies, through cellular phones and WiFi capabilities. People are beginning to taste the freedom of choice. More are accessing music from invisible sources as clear as the air we breathe. The driving force behind this activity is the power of the little āiā that debatably epitomizes independence. Breaking wires, Onkyo has introduced two new desktop stereos that can play music from wireless sources, the CS-355 and the CS-N755.
The Onkyo CS-355 Colibrino CD HiFi Mini System is a compact stylish solution to getting great sound from CDs, radio, and music streamed from an iPod, iPhone or any other device that can communicate via Bluetooth or USB.
Ideal for use in a bedroom, dorm, office, or kitchen, the Colibrino comes with a pair of high-performance two-way speakers and a hand-held remote control. The drawer-type CD player protects discs and can play MP3 CD, CD-R, and CD-RW, in addition to conventional Red Book CDs. A quality FM/AM tuner with thirty presets keeps you in-touch with local news and music.
The player uses Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR supports wireless audio playback with aptX, SBC, and AAC Codecs. The front-panel USB supports playback and recharging for compatible iDevices, and playback of USB memory devices.
In a slightly different variation, the Onkyo CS-N755 Network HiFi Mini System is a compact bookshelf music system and speakers designed to provide state-of-the-art audio entertainment from Internet Radio, streaming music from smartphones, tablets, and computers via USB, wireless streaming (with an optional USB Bluetooth Adaptor), FM/AM radio, and Compact Disc.
The CS-N755 uses Onkyo’s premium Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) with symmetrical circuit design and three-stage inverted Darlington Circuitry. Two high-quality two-way bass reflex speakers, each with a 5-inch Onkyo Micro Fiber woofer and 1-inch soft dome tweeter, provide outstanding sound performance.
A rear-panel Ethernet port is used for internet access. There are pre-loaded online channels for Pandora, Rhapsody, Slacker, Sirius Internet Radio, last.fm, and vTuner. It is DNLA Certified and supports MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, FLAC, and WMA Lossless. The front-panel USB ports support iPod, iPhone, and iPad, as well as flash drives and hard discs. With the optional USB Bluetooth Adaptor users can stream wirelessly from Apple and Android devices.
The CS-N755 can also be operated using Onkyo’s free Remote control Apps for iPhone and Android. Onkyo knows that freedom means quality and these systems deliver the superior qualities that many have appreciated from Onkyo audio products through decades. Undoubtedly, there will be competition in this realm of products. Onkyo sets the milestone and these products are worth owning and enjoying. Freedom has its benefits.
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