Sharp Corp. introduced its SD-W1000H Wireless High Resolution Audio Player Wednesday at this year's CE Week.
The Japanese electronics company claimed that the new audio system is "the world's first high resolution audio solution," according to PC Magazine. With help from the Wireless Speakers and Audio (WiSA) standard, the player transmits 7.1 channels of 24-bit, 96kHZ uncompressed audio to devices, and doesn't need wires to do so. When transmitting dense data streams, it uses the 5.2-5.8GHz band to reduce interference.
The WH1000H can play back different file types, such as MP3, ALAC, FLAC, WMA, and DSD files when connected computers and storage drives, Digital Trends reported. In addition, it can play Blu-rays, DVDs, and SACDs, and includes a variety of inputs such as an Ethernet input, 3 HDMI, 3 USB ports, a Coaxial digital port, and an optical digital port.
Sharp made its audio device able to wirelessly transmit 1080p resolution video to compatible devices, which it can do by using WiHD.
The WH1000H is not the only new product Sharp unveiled at the event, as the company introduced a variety of home entertainment products that focus on big-screen TVs with new ultra high definition screens. Among the new products was the UD27 TVs, the company's latest line of Aquos 4K HDTVs that includes four HDMI 2.0 ports, HEVC (H.265) compatibility for streaming 4K content, and 4K support for Netflix. The UD27 UHD series will be on sale in September in two models: a 60-inch model, which will cost $2,999, and a 70-inch model, which will cost $4,499.
Sharp's Wireless High resolution Audio Player will be available for $4,999 in September. The VR-WR1000U Wireless Bridge will also be available in September for $999.