Saturday, January 10 -- Part 2

Polk Audio unveiled the new RM-series loudspeakers. With styling set to match the host of new plasma and LCD screens seen at the CES, these speakers really do call silver the new black. No pricing was available. [www.polkaudio.com]

No, it's not a handle for carrying heavy loudspeakers -- it's the newest Power Port Plus technology from Polk Audio. This particular model is from a revised RTi-series speaker. [www.polkaudio.com]

Legacy Audio displayed the new three-way Victoria monitor ($1799 each) featuring a ribbon tweeter. Seen below it is the VS-12.2 subwoofer ($1699), which contains two 12" drivers and a 500W amplifier. The subwoofer comes standard with a remote control.

Confirming the convergence of computer technology with high-end audio was Marantz's DH9300 hard-disk music server (top, $3299). With an impressive 80GB hard drive, the Marantz also contains 24-bit/96kHz Cirrus Logic DACs.

The $6995 Meridian G91 DVD-Audio player/controller/tuner (top of component stack) features the company's MHR Smart Link for easy upgrades, as well as onboard scaling of video images. Below it is the new G57 stereo power amplifier ($3595) rated at 200Wpc.

Designed to be less visually intrusive than a conventional satellite dish, the CubSat is an ABS plastic enclosure containing all the components needed for perfect reception. The unit is said the reduce lightning strikes versus conventional dishes. Prices vary with configuration and size.

Krell displayed a sleek-looking new DVD player, the Showcase DVD, which lists for $3500 in standard configuration and $4000 with HDMI.