Japanese Kenwood announced that its latest MP3 player, Media KEG Sound Meister Edition (HD30GA9) will be on sale by end of this month. It is the successor of Kenwood’s first HDD-based MP3 player, HD20GA7. To be a Sound Meister, Kenwood applies its own patented technology, Supreme on it to produce sound quality close to CD audio. Well, you have to pay more money to be a Sound Meister. It is expected to be sold at 50,000 Yen (approx US$420) !

Specifications:

• 1.8″ 30GB HDD
• 2.2″ QVGA TFT LCD (320 x 240)
• Supports MP3, WMA (with DRM supported), WAV and Kenwood Loseless audio
• Built-in lithium ion battery, up to 24 hours continuos playback
• 61 × 104 × 17mm
• 140 g

{ Press Release (babelfished) }