Sherwood announced the RD-705i, a network-capable AV receiver with WiFi 802.11n for streaming internet radio. With WiFi, the RD-705i lets users to enjoy internet radio from Pandora, Aupeo, Reciva, Shoutcast and other online music streaming services. It supports MP3, AAC, WMA and WAV formats.
The Sherwood RD-705i features 192 kHz/24 bit D to A converters, support for DTS 96/24, DTS ES, DTS Neo6, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic IIz digital audio codecs, 100 watts RMS at 8 ohms for each of the seven channels, and USB port for adding Bluetooth adapter and iPod dock. The receiver has HDMI 1.4 port, making it fully 3D ready; and comes with Dual Zone capability for playback in second room. It also packs a 4 Gang Quartz PLL Synthesized FM Tuner and AM receiver, with 30 presets.
Sherwood RD-705i will be released in November for $499.95.
