New Stereo Linked to Online Music Store

Four major Japanese electronics makers Sony, Sharp, Pioneer and Kenwood have launched a prototype of an audiovisual system that can download song files from an online store without a PC and is expected to go on sale early next year.

Developed under their joint venture, Any Music Planning, the Linux-based equipment marks the companies’ attempt to adapt to rapid changes engulfing the music recording industry in the Internet age.

There were no overseas plans for the products.

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