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Audison Introduces the First Dedicated High-Resolution Digital Music Player for the Automotive Aftermarket
[December 15, 2014]

Audison Introduces the First Dedicated High-Resolution Digital Music Player for the Automotive Aftermarket


Audison, manufacturer of the finest car audio products sold worldwide, has announced the introduction of the Audison bit Play HD, the first high-resolution music player specifically for automotive applications. The bit Play HD is a hideaway component that can be used as part of a complete aftermarket package or added to most factory car audio systems as an enhancement. Intended to be professionally installed by any one of Audison's network of authorized retailers, control of the bit Play HD can be managed from any Apple (News - Alert) or Android phone or tablet.

Music: High-resolution digital music, available from specialty online retailers such as HD Tracks, is often compared sonically to the studio masters that artists hear when making their recordings. Championed as the finest entertainment solution available by noteworthy artists such as Neil Young, David Crosby, Norah Jones and others, high-resolution digital music delivers levels of clarity and detail never before accessible to consumers. With the recent introduction of home and portable players to the market, Audison is proud to be the first to bring this format to aftermarket car audio. The Audison bit Play HD will play FLAC audio files up to 24-bit/96KHz as well as 16-bit/44.1 files (CD quality) and even MP3 files-your entire digital music collection.

Control: In order to afford users easy access to their music collection, Audison has developed apps for Apple and Android (News - Alert) devices that enables complete cotrol of the bit Play HD from the phone or tablet millions of consumers already use every day. The bit Play HD generates a Wi-Fi signal within the vehicle for reliable wireless connectivity. For head units equipped with a video input, the bit Play HD can be connected via HDMI or Composite outputs, enabling users to view the interface and directly control file navigation functions and all internal settings of the bit Play HD via supplied remote control. For storage of content, the bit Play HD SSD comes standard with an internal 240GB SSD hard drive that is both fast and insensitive to the vibration and shaking that occur while driving. Users can also select the bit Play HD without the internal hard drive if they prefer to supply their own storage. Both bitPlay models can be used with two drives connected simultaneously (one internal, one external) for expanded storage capacity.



"The Audison bit Play HD has enabled me to enjoy the growing library of high-resolution music in my automobile. As a recording studio engineer, I can appreciate the extra detail and dynamics that this format has to offer." David Rideau, three-time Grammy nominated engineer

The Audison bit Play HD and bit Play HD SSD are available now from authorized Audison dealers with respective MSRP's of $649 and $799.


Additional features:

  • Ideal for use with aftermarket or factory car audio systems
  • Basic and advanced remote controls included
  • Optical output for connection to a processor or Audison amplifier with digital input
  • HDMI output for connectivity to devices with video input
  • The bit Play HD plays videos in full HD resolution
  • The bit Play HD is firmware upgradeable via USB port
  • Audio Formats: FLAC encoded, with up to 96 kHz/24 bit resolution audio tracks. Compatible with AAC, MP3, OGG, WAVE (News - Alert).
  • Video Formats: MPEG-1, -2, -4 encoded with resolution up to 1080p. Compatible with AVI, ASF, BD-ISO, DVD-ISO, DivX 3/4/5, FLV, MKV, RM/RMVB, Xvid SD/HD.
  • TOSLINK Optical Output: S/PDIF digital optical output to transfer audio data with a resolution up to 96 kHz/24 bit, for use with Audison products with digital input.
  • RCA Analog Outputs
  • Video Outputs: 1 NTSC/PAL composite video output. 1 HDMI video output with a resolution up to 1080p for playing Full HD videos
  • Internal Memory: (bit Play HD SSD only) 240GB SSD 2.5" SATA 3.0 solid state drive, vibration-damped
  • Data Connections: 2 USB (2.0) ports to connect an external Hard Drive or Pen Drive. 1 USB (2.0) port to update the product and for the USB Wi-Fi Dongle.
  • Size: W x H x D (mm/inches) 249 x 98 x 41 / 9.80 x 3.85 x 1.61

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Please visit Audison in Las Vegas JAN 6-8 from 2PM-8PM at The Orleans Hotel, Esplanade Ballroom

About Audison: Based in Potenza Picena, Italy, Audison is a leading manufacturer of premium audio components for the automotive aftermarket. Imported to the US by Elettromedia-USA, Audison digital music players, processors, amplifiers and loudspeakers define high-performance for discerning installers and enthusiasts. The Audison brand name has gained recognition worldwide for innovation, superlative manufacturing and unmatched sound quality. www.elettromedia-usa.com


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