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Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 20, 2023  |  0 comments
madVR Labs, the Maryland-based maker of high-performance video processors for high-end home theaters, says the next generation of its Envy Extreme and Pro processors offers a “massive upgrade.”
Michael Antonoff  |  Apr 19, 2023  |  6 comments
The Netflix red envelope that defined the era between video cassettes and streaming will soon be a relic of the past. Subscribers to the disc-by-mail service were informed by email on Tuesday (April 18) that the company will ship its last disc on September 29, 2023.
Howard Kneller  |  Apr 18, 2023  |  0 comments
It is not every day I get an opportunity to audition a completely new type of speaker. So, it was with a fair amount of excitement that I attended a press event in New York City hosted by Silicon Valley startup xMEMS Labs.
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 17, 2023  |  5 comments
Fans of radio who relish pulling in distant signals from eclectic stations on the fringe, will be pleased to know that Canada’s Magnum Dynalab, maker of world-class FM tuners, is in good hands with its new owner, fellow Canadian company Colquhoun Audio Laboratories Limited.
Brian Stout  |  Apr 17, 2023  |  5 comments
The halls were alive with the sound of music at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel this weekend for AXPONA 2023. Here’s a little taste of what we saw…and heard.
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 13, 2023  |  1 comments
Audio enthusiasts and music lovers from around the world will descend upon Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) tomorrow (Friday, April 14) at 10 a.m. to experience the latest audio gear from 500 exhibitors who have set up shop at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. We have received a number of press releases in the days leading up to the event. Here’s a preview of some of the gear that will be on display.
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 11, 2023  |  14 comments
Today, Tidal revealed on Reddit that HiFi Plus subscribers will soon have a new streaming option: high-resolution FLAC. This announcement follows closely behind MQA's entry into "administration," the British equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This development suggests financial difficulties for MQA and raises questions about its future.
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 10, 2023  |  2 comments
Listen up music lovers and audio enthusiasts: The Audio Expo North America, more commonly known by the acronym AXPONA, opens Friday, April 14 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, IL.
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 06, 2023  |  2 comments
Top news plus the latest gear from Sonos, Atlantic Technology, Origin Acoustics, Primare, and Zvox.
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 03, 2023  |  0 comments
JVC today announced a set of wireless earbuds featuring active noise cancellation (ANC) that will sell for $60.
SV Staff  |  Apr 01, 2023  |  8 comments
New York, NY – In a stunning announcement, Sound & Vision magazine has decided to replace its entire staff with AI, effective immediately. For the first time in the history of journalism, a publication has gone completely digital, with the AI, named ChatGPT-4, now responsible for every aspect of Sound & Vision’s magazine's content.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 31, 2023  |  0 comments
Hisense is a leading global consumer electronics brand known for its TVs. It has now partnered with the NBA to engage more fans across North America. As the NBA's Official TV and Home Appliance Partner, Hisense will exclusively present "X-Factor Moments," a weekly video series highlighting key plays from the 2023 postseason.
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 30, 2023  |  1 comments
Looking back over the first few months of the year, we find a dozen Top Picks worthy of consideration, whether you’re updating a long-cherished sound system or assembling your first hi-fi or surround setup.
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 27, 2023  |  15 comments
Onkyo today announced plans to bring a new flagship 11.2-channel AV receiver to market this spring.
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 24, 2023  |  0 comments
British speaker specialist KEF has once again expanded its range of Ci-Reference architectural speakers with two new THX-certified in-wall models, but this time the focus is on its “Extreme Home Theatre” collection and Dominus-level certification.

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