Sensory Science Introduces New California Audio Labs CL-2500 DVD Player

Cal Audio DVD Built On MediaMatics Platform For Superior PerformanceSuperior Engineering And Design Leads To Development Of Finest DVD Video And Audio On The Market

6-Jul-00

Sensory Science Corporation (AMEX: VCR) announced the introduction of the new California Audio Labs CL-2500 DVD-Video player, designed to accompany the CL-2500 Series system launched late last year to wide industry acclaim. Delivering the finest DVD video and audio, the new CL-2500 DVD was developed entirely from the ground up by Sensory Scienceís talented team of digital engineers. The product is currently shipping to dealers throughout the United States.The CL-2500 DVD has been developed by Sensory Science on the Mediamatics, ""DVD-on-a-chip"" solution called Pantera. This new platform allows for expanded operational and performance software and hardware to be tailored to the specific needs of the high-end market. The CL-2500 player combines state-of-the-art video picture quality with ground breaking audiophile performance, including ""sample rate conversion"" for the finest possible sound from music CDís as well as DVDís. The sample rate conversion feature of the CL-2500 DVD makes it possible for the user to select a higher ""sampling rate and bit word length"" that give a smoother, more refined sound to CDís.""The high amount of integrity in basic engineering criteria, specifically the unitís power supply design, accounts for the superior video performance,"" said Paul Fredrickson, Sensory Scienceís Vice President of Marketing. ""Most DVD players on the market today use ""switching"" supplies because of the demands of the DVD drive mechanism and processors, however these switching supplies cause very serious interference problems. Our engineers have very decidedly not cut corners and designed a stiff linear supply, coupled with active video filtering, obtaining a meaningful, demonstrable performance advantage over the competition. Video pictures have much better color saturation, contrast, and detail because of the improved signal-to-noise ratio.""""This breakthrough product raises the bar for competing high-end DVD players and establishes a new standard for the videophile community,"" said Roger Hackett, Sensory Scienceís Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. ""The CL-2500 DVD not only delivers outstanding video images, but will also guarantee that music lovers will improve the playback of their entire collection of CDs. Our Cal Audio engineers have truly created a masterpiece, and this successful effort provides further proof that our substantial investments in the Cal Audio brand are paying off in the form of superior quality products.""Designed to match the rest of the CL-2500 system, the DVD-Video player is housed in a handsome, non-ferrous chassis with a black Lucite front panel display and a simple user interface. Media compatibility for the CL-2500 DVD includes: CD, CD-Extra, CD-R (CDDA), CD-R (MP3), VCD, SVCD, and VCD-R with DVD support for DolbyÆ Digital, DTSÆ Digital Surroundô, MPEG and AESñ3 digital audio outputs. The CL-2500 DVD includes component, S-, and composite video outputs as well as bit-stream and PCM digital and a set of stereo analog outputs.The CL-2500 DVD also sports the CALNET, RS-232 serial interface for compatibility with todayís growing base of home networking products. Updates to the unit will be made available via a CD-R that automatically loads new navigational firmware into the playerís memory. The CL-2500 DVD will retail for $2,500. The entire CL-2500 Series system also includes:- The CL 2500 SSP audiophile-quality surround sound A/V processor and controller- The CL 2500 VSW high-definition video switch, and- The CL 2500 MCA five-channel 500-watt per channel amplifier featuring a revolutionary zero voltage transition power supplyAbout Sensory ScienceSensory Science (formerly Go-Video) is a rapidly growing consumer electronics company specializing in developing and marketing innovative digital audio and video products, including digital televisions, Internet media players, DVD players, and high-end home theatre components. The company holds patents on the Dual-Deck VCR as well as other electronics products and systems, and is expanding into new product categories to take advantage of the transition from analog to digital technologies. Sensory Science also markets its products under the Go-Video, California Audio Labs, rave:mp, CineVision and Loewe brand names. For additional information on Sensory Science on the Internet, visit www.sensoryscience.com.

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