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Monday, Nov 17, 2008 3:45pm
Logic3 bows tube-based, rotating iPod speakers
Britain-based accessory producer Logic3 has launched a pair of new iPod speaker docks that each are said to bring something rare to MP3 player audio. The Valve80 combines both a stereo speaker setup and a vacuum tube amp that both creates a pseudo-vintage look and reportedly adds a layer of accuracy and warmth to the sound that doesn't occur with usual audio systems. Logic3 promises 80W of total power, a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency range, and an 86dB signal-to-noise ratio.

The system accepts most dockable iPods up to and including the iPod touch and carries both dual audio inputs as well as RCA and S-video outputs to pipe video from supporting iPods out to a TV. The Valve80 should be available in December for £300 ($451) after tax.

Mid-range buyers picking the second system, the i-Station Rotate, adds a unique rotating dock system and is specifically designed to accommodate the accelerometers of the iPhone, fourth-generation iPod nano and iPod touch. Users can rotate the player sideways in the dock to watch videos or use Cover Flow without having to install a new adapter or otherwise change the dock's setup. The one-piece system outputs at a more modest 10W and has a single aux-in jack for non-Apple sources. It arrives in January for £80 ($120) after tax. [via Pocket-lint]

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