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Boston Acoustics Ships HD Radio Unit

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Boston Acoustics, a manufacturer of high end audio systems, yesterday announced a new desktop radio which features HD radio technology from iBiquity Digital. The Recepter Radio HD is shipping now and available for $499.

The Recepter Radio HD uses FCC-approved HD Radio technology with upgrades sound quality and provides for new wireless data services while allowing for digital broadcasts to be transmitted over existing AM/FM radio bands. This HD radio technology promises to deliver CD-quality audio and information such as station call letters, song titles and artist names.

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Other features of the new Recepter Radio HD include a compact satellite speaker, table top design, credit card sized remote, 20 AM/FM presets, two independent clock alarms, stereo audio input and headphone/line out audio output.

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“We’re very excited to be shipping the Recepter Radio HD to our dealers,” said David Kroll, Director of Product Development for Boston Acoustics. “We’ve filled all dealer back orders, and the indications are strong that major radio stations will apply significant marketing resources to drive consumer awareness of HD Radio. We expect consumer demand and interest to build quickly as we approach Christmas and New Year’s Day.”

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