Tivoli Audio has announced the release of it’s NewWorks product. Accessing AM and FM stations via a Wi-Fi or Ethernet broadband connection, NetWorks connects to thousands of free radio stations worldwide. It searches for stations by country, genre, or a station’s call letters. It is also one of the first audio products that is automatically upgradeable to keep continuous pace with rapidly changing technology. NetWorks comes with five pre-sets, but through its exclusive Global Portal can add an unlimited number of Internet stations that can be stored to a “Favorites” list. These would include many HD Multi-cast and DAB stations, previously only available from expensive HD or dedicated DAB receivers. Enter the Global Portal online at http://www.networks.tivoliaudio.com/ to add any radio station, chat with a NetWorks community, get the latest NetWorks news, and receive technical help electronically or live from audio experts.
NetWorks allows listeners to tune in to Italian Opera from Milan, rock music from New York City, or Rugby from Australia, any specialty, niche radio station from any location in the world in its native language, and in real time. It also allows access to music stored on PCs from any room in the house through a wireless or Ethernet connection.
“It has been our goal to continually bring the most innovative audio devices to market with the quality and high performance that our customers have come to expect from Tivoli Audio,” says Tivoli Audio Chairman and CEO Tom DeVesto. “The greatest challenge in designing NetWorks was in making it simple to use. It combines function and design with the ability to deliver the world of radio broadcasts to any room in the home, offering global audio networking that sounds as good as it looks.”
NetWorks also has the ability to stream music files from a computer via an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. The unit is compatible with most of today’s popular music formats, including MP3, WMA, and Real Audio. Also included is a USB input to connect a compatible MP3 player or memory stick. Additional features include a virtual analog clock, dual independent alarms with sleep timer and snooze function, compact remote control, and easy-to-read four-line by 16 character back-lighted display.
NetWorks employs a full-range 3.5″ magnetically shielded driver capable of high quality audio reproduction. For true stereo sound, NetWorks provides a right channel output for the matching NetWorks Speaker, sold separately. A matching CD player and subwoofer are available. As a music system, NetWorks includes stereo headphone, record and subwoofer outputs, and auxiliary and mixing inputs for use with other audio equipment or a computer.
The new Tivoli Audio NetWorks Global Audio System measures 5.51″W x 8.74″H x 5.12″D and comes in Walnut, Cherry, and Wenge furniture-grade wood finishes with gold-toned speaker grille. The NetWorks Global Audio System may be ordered direct by calling toll-free at 1-877-297-9479 or visiting the company’s Web site atwww.tivoliaudio.com. The retail price starts at $600 for the basic NetWorks, the FM and DAB versions will cost slightly more.
Tivoli also announced that this year, Dealerscope will honor Tom DeVesto, Tivoli Audio founder and CEO, among its 2008 Hall of Fame inductees. Every year the editorial staff of Dealerscope Magazine selects from among the most influential leaders in the consumer electronics technology industry for induction into its Hall of Fame.
“It is certainly an honor and a pleasure to be inducted into the Dealerscope 2008 Hall of Fame and distinguished within a consumer electronics industry that prides itself on many significant contributions and innovations,” adds Tom DeVesto, Tivoli Audio founder, chairman and CEO.
In founding Tivoli Audio in 2000, Tom DeVesto had one clear goal: not only to bring simple, easy-to-use, high quality audio products to the consumer market, but to do so with style. Mr. DeVesto’s award-winning career is centered on innovative, never tried before, luxury design, marketing, manufacturing and sales principles, including the first manufacturer to sell consumer electronics directly to consumers over the Internet.
Tivoli Audio manufactures and markets signature audio products that look as good as they sound in a unique range of colors and furniture grade woods . Tom DeVesto is the chief designer of Tivoli Audio products and responsible for innovating radios and music systems that have both fashion and home decorating appeal to consumers of all ages and demographics.
In addition to being Chairman of Tivoli Audio’s board, he also serves on the Board of Overseers of WGHB radio in Boston, MA, and on the Board of the Cotuit Center for the Arts in Cape Cod, MA.
