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PSB Stratus
Tom Norton  |  Sep 15, 2006  |  0 comments

PSB is redesigning their longstanding Stratus line. The photo shows a new Stratus floorstander and center channel. But don't look for it before next year, and the form factor of the cabinet may be slightly different. The drivers in the new Stratus models are expected to use technology developed for the company's upscale Platinum series.

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Slim Samsung
Tom Norton  |  Sep 15, 2006  |  5 comments

It's not available yet, but this prototype Samsung DLP rear projection set, at 10" thin, may be the shape fo things to come in DLP setws from Samsung and other manufacturers as well.

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Sony Wall
Tom Norton  |  Sep 15, 2006  |  0 comments

Recall that on Day 1 (setup day-when the
show floor was closed to attendees) I reported on arrays Sony LCD displays, each showing HD clips from diffferent upcoming Blu-ray discs, including possible releases of season sets of <I>Stargate SG-1</I> and <I>Stargate Atlantis</I>. Those clips disappeared with the opening of the show floor, to be replaced by content that extols the glories of Sony products and technology. Oh well.

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AMX Gets Small
Tom Norton  |  Sep 15, 2006  |  0 comments

This programmable, whole-house multi-zone 5" widescreen controller from AMX was so cute you'll want to adopt it.

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Wow! Pop's Stereo is Really Boss!
Fred Manteghian  |  Sep 15, 2006  |  0 comments

English speaker manufacturer Tannoy made their name with concentric driver arrays, but technology and nostalgia were combined in their Prestige line that pays homage to their past. The Kensingtons ($11,000/pr) are two way speakers in gorgeous wood cabinets. The drivers and cabinets are handmade in England. I rapped on them and they are solid and tight. The side by side vertical slots that run top to bottom along the corners of the speaker (not visible in this shot, unfortunately) are the vents for the bass. Powered with a Manley Amp Stingray integrated tube amp and driven by a Denon CD player, the sound was really quite good, even amongst the aural clutter that is the show floor.

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AMX Gets Large
Tom Norton  |  Sep 15, 2006  |  0 comments

AMX can do small <I>and</I> large. Here, they're latest cybernetic remotes entertain visitors. To input commands, push their noses.

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Revel2
Tom Norton  |  Sep 15, 2006  |  0 comments

Revel's Kevin Voecks shows off the company's new Ultima2 speakers, including the Salon and the smaller Studio. Other Ultima1 models are described in our day 1 report.

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You've heard of The Terminator? Now meet The Restorer.
Fred Manteghian  |  Sep 15, 2006  |  0 comments

HDMI cables are subject to misbehaving. The longer the run, the bigger the chance that the desired "I" signal pattern is turned into something that looks more like the oscilloscope sine wave that opens classic episodes of "Outer Limits." But you can control the vertical and horizontal, so to speak, with some HDMI extenders. There are several kinds available, from inexpensive inline devices like the UltraLink that worked for Tom (but not for me) and there are more heavily engineered solutions like the Etheral Restorer.

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When in Denver, Be Sure to Visit the Speakercraft Museum of Modern Art
Fred Manteghian  |  Sep 15, 2006  |  0 comments

Custom installation speaker manufacturer Speakercraft decided that their dealers should get a little culture while they're in town. Well respected artists have provided works of art for display. Nice touch Speakercraft!

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720p for $999
Geoffrey Morrison  |  Sep 15, 2006  |  0 comments
Optoma announced the HD70, a 720p projector for only $999. Even cooler, it’s shipping next week. Look for our review soon.
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