Pioneer Announces Two AirPlay-Compatible Shelf Systems
Pioneer Announces Two AirPlay-Compatible Shelf Systems Monday September 12, 2011 1:30 pm PDT by Jordan Golson Pioneer has announced a pair of new iPod dock/shelf systems that are fully AirPlay compatible. The Pioneer X-SMC3-S Music Tap and X-SMC4-K Elite Music Tap both connect via Wi-Fi to AirPlay enabled iOS apps, and also include a pop-out dock for charging and syncing of compatible iOS devices. In addition to Wi-Fi connectivity via AirPlay, the Music Taps include Aux-In, a USB port for connecting flash or USB hard drives with music files onboard, and the Elite model includes built-in Bluetooth for additional connectivity options. The pair will be available in October, with the SMC3 for $399 and the Pioneer Elite SMC4 for $479. (Hat tip to Gizmodo)