Arcam D33

DAC with a USB Class 1 electrically-isolated USB 1.1 and a Class 2 USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s) not electrically-isolated input.
Both probably asynchronous

Analogue Audio Output

• Conversion 2x Burr Brown 24-bit 192kHz Advanced Segment Delta-Sigma
• Signal to noise ratio > 110dB CCIR (unweighted)
• Harmonic distortion (1kHz) 0.0008% (20Hz — 20kHz, unweighted)
• Frequency response (+0.1dB, -0.5dB) 10Hz–20kHz
• Filtering User selectable, fast or slow roll-off
• Output level (0dB) 2.2Vrms
• Output impedance 47Ω
• Minimum load 5kΩ

Digital interfaces

• USB Class 1 electrically-isolated USB 1.1
• Class 2 USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s)
• AES/EBU Up to 192kHz sample rate
• Coaxial S/PDIF x 2 Up to 192kHz sample rate
• Optical S/PDIF (TOSLINK) x 2 Up to 96kHz sample rate
Computer compatibility
• PC Windows 7, Vista & XP (driver required for 24/192 material)
• MAC OSX (no driver required)

Physical

• Dimensions W433 x D370 x H110mm
• Weight 6.2kg nett/10.0kg packed
• Power consumption 30W maximum
• Analogue output connection RCA Phono x 2, Balanced XLR x2

Remote control.
Price: £2000
Website

Griffin Universal Remote Control System

Griffin's Beacon's technology revolves around Bluetooth technology and good 'ol infrared.

Beacon pairs with your iOS device (iPad, iPhone, or iPods) via Bluetooth then convert signal to infrared.  Beacon has a 360 degree remote firer, so that adds flexibility to where you put them.  Set up is supposed to be simple, where Dijit's Universal Remote App (included) uses a library of constantly updated device codes.

• Wireless universal audio/video controller for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
• Low-profile component designed to blend unobtrusively with any decor
• Use your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad as a powerful universal remote control without dongles or cases
• Connects to your iOS device via Bluetooth and gives you control of your TV, stereo, and other home entertainment components
• For use with Dijit's Universal Remote app, a free download from the App Store
• The Universal Remote app uses a constantly updated device code library and integrated learning feature to make setup simple and intuitive
• No wires or power cables; runs up to two months on 4 AA batteries