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May 14, 2019
Samsung Introduces First Smart TVs with Built-in Apple TV App

We make no secret of the fact that we're not all fans of "smart TVs" here at HomeTheaterReview. But we're not in universal agreement about that. At any rate, it doesn't matter. What matters is whether or not you like...

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May 13, 2019
One Thing We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Cord-Cutting

Dennis Burger says that, for AV enthusiasts, all of the talk about cost-savings and market trends kinda miss the point when it comes to cutting the cord.

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May 13, 2019
Marantz SR8012 11.2-Channel AV Surround Receiver Reviewed

Marantz' top-of-the-current-line receiver delivers oodles of output, plenty of channels, and a deliciously musical sound that should make any audiophile giddy.

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May 10, 2019
Wireworld Announces Gen-Two Flat Ethernet Cables

Wireworld announced this week from High End Munich 2019 the release of its second-generation Ethernet patch cables, which differ from the normal Cat 5e/6 cables you may be currently using in your system by virtue of the fact that they...

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May 9, 2019
Epson Intros Its Most Advanced Pro Cinema 4K PRO-UHD Projector Yet

The new projector, available through specialty retailers only, promises to deliver a lot of bang for very little buck.

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May 8, 2019
Control4 Homeowners: Don't Panic! New Nest Drivers Are in the Works

The smart home provider is currently working on new drivers to support Nest devices, after Google announced the end of "Works with Nest."

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May 6, 2019
The Right and Wrong Way to Install a TV

In 25 years of living in Los Angeles, I have seen it snow only once, and it wasn't even in L.A. I was standing outside of The Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas during a CES, years and years ago....

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May 3, 2019
Anthem Releases ARC Genesis Room Correction Software

The new generation of Anthem Room Correction includes numerous performance and ergonomic enhancements, and is backward compatible with numerous legacy Anthem, Paradigm, and MartinLogan products.

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May 2, 2019
Denon Introduces Updated and Upgraded S-Series Receivers

The new receivers all boast key features of the new HDMI 2.1 spec, and the top two offers feature Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization.

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May 1, 2019
Netflix Ups the Ante on Audio Quality

A change to adaptive audio streaming and support for higher DD+ bitrates means that Netflix can now deliver 5.1 and Dolby Atmos that's perceptually indistinguishable from the studio original.

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April 26, 2019
Monitor Audio Intros New Second-Generation MASS Surround Sound System

Monitor Audio has announced the second generation of its popular, affordable, ultra-compact MASS surround sound system. At first glance, you might have trouble making a connection between the lantern-like shapes of the original MASS satellites and sub, and the rounded...

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April 25, 2019
Pioneer and Onkyo Receivers Get AirPlay 2 Upgrade

Pioneer & Onkyo USA Corporation has announced the release of new firmware that adds Apple AirPlay 2 to select network-enabled components. This update covers a broad range of products dating back as far as 2016, and includes all the...

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April 23, 2019
Marantz Releases M-CR612 High-Res Network CD Receiver

These days, it hardly makes sense to add a new component to your hi-fi system if it doesn't do high-res and streaming. But what to do with all of those old-school Compact Discs that you just can't be bothered to...

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April 22, 2019
Some Random Thoughts from AXPONA 2019

CES is officially dead for audiophiles, leaving AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), a regional audio show in Chicago, to pick up some of the pre-Munich excitement for dealers and audiophiles here in the United States. Staged in a modern, well-equipped...

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April 22, 2019
Bowers & Wilkins Announces the Formation Suite, a New Wireless Ecosystem

The new lineup boasts a powered soundbar, subwoofer, stereo speakers, a single-chassis stereo speaker, and a gorgeous streaming amp.

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April 17, 2019
Aqua La Voce S3 Discrete DAC Reviewed

Digital-to-Analog Convertors (DACs) come in a wide variety of shapes, prices, and feature sets. Some are so small you can put a bakers' dozen into your pocket and scarcely leave a bulge, while others are the size of a mini...

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April 15, 2019
Netflix and Amazon Are Killing Ultra HD Blu-ray (And I Feel Fine)

Changes are coming to the world of specialty audio/video faster today than ever before. Micro-LED televisions are going to be a game-changer, object-based surround sound is audio "Wow Factor" defined, digital room correction has gone from a gimmicky feature on...

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April 12, 2019
Parasound Announces Super-Slim NewClassic 200 Integrated Amplifier and DAC

Following pretty hot on the heels of its NewClassic 200 DAC/Pre, Parasound has announced the release of an integrated version in the form of the NewClassic 200 Integrated Amplifier and DAC, which boasts all of the same preamp features, with...

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April 11, 2019
Epson Debuts Two New 4K PRO-UHD Projectors for DIY Market

Epson announced this week the addition of two new models in its 4K PRO-UHD projector line: The Home Cinema 5050UB and wireless Home Cinema 5050UBe. As their names indicate, what sets the two models apart is the latter's support for Epson's WirelessHD...

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April 9, 2019
Audio Research Introduces CD6 and CD9 Special Edition Transport/DACs

Audio Research has announced a new SE upgrade to its CD6 and Reference CD9. The new Special Edition enhancements were partly designed to unify the aesthetic of the CD/Transport DACs with the rest of the company's current model lineup, but...

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