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Hi-Res Music Logo Expanded to Streaming
SV Staff  |  May 13, 2016  | 
The Hi-Res Music logo adopted by music industry in 2015 as a way to help music enthusiasts identify the highest quality digital audio files and the retailers that sell them will be available for adoption by streaming services on June 1, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and its member companies, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group.
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Annual Klipsch Pilgrimage Kicks Off May 20
SV Staff  |  May 13, 2016  |  First Published: May 06, 2016  | 
One week from today diehard Klipsch fans will descend upon the small town of Hope, Arkansas to pay homage to Paul W. Klipsch who founded Klipsch Audio 70 years ago and to celebrate their collective passion for the special brand of speakers he created.
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Is Apple Plotting to End iTunes Music Downloads?
SV Staff  |  May 12, 2016  | 
How long before music subscription services completely overshadow downloading? Sooner than you might think. Digital Music News is reporting that unnamed sources with strong ties to Apple say the tech giant is preparing to abandon iTunes music downloads.
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Dish Unleashes Fido TV
Mark Fleischmann  |  May 11, 2016  | 
In case you missed it, the Dish Network has a channel devoted to dogs and the canine-inclined...
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Pioneer Rounds Out 2016 Line with $250 Receiver
SV Staff  |  May 11, 2016  | 
The last piece to Pioneer’s 2016 AV puzzle is the 5.1-channel VSX-531 AV receiver, which is now available for $250.
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Portal Aims to Redefine Wi-Fi Experience
SV Staff  |  May 11, 2016  | 
Silicon Valley-based Ignition Design Labs has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new Wi-Fi router designed to “thrive” in congested environments with multiple bandwidth-hungry activities going on simultaneously.
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Definitive Technology Announces New Bipolar Speaker Lineup
SV Staff  |  May 10, 2016  | 
Definitive Technology today announced a redesigned fourth-generation version of the front/rear-radiating BP10 bipolar tower speaker it introduced 25 years ago.
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NAD Announces New Digital Amp and Music Player
SV Staff  |  May 09, 2016  | 
NAD Electronics has announced plans to expand its Masters Series product line. The M32 digital integrated amplifier ($3,499) will join the line in June, followed by the M50.2 digital music player ($3,999) in August.
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How’s Your Hearing?
SV Staff  |  May 09, 2016  | 
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S., affecting more than 36 million Americans today, according to the American Academy of Audiology.
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Meet Octaloofah, World’s Weirdest Bluetooth Speaker
SV Staff  |  May 06, 2016  | 
There may be a new reason to linger longer in the shower—at least that’s what Alex King, founder of the unique if not bizarre Octaloofah exfoliator/massager/shower speaker, hopes.
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MQA Inks Global Deal with Warner Music Group
SV Staff  |  May 06, 2016  | 
Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced a long-term global licensing deal with MQA, the company’s first deal with a major music company.
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Enthusiast Perspective — Captain America: Civil War
Leslie Shapiro, Ken C. Pohlmann  |  May 05, 2016  | 
Marvel is unleashing its latest Captain America saga, hoping that the recent disappointing Superman/Batman outing by DC Comics has not diminished the public’s enthusiasm for comic-book mayhem. Last night, resplendent in my superhero costume and not pulling any punches, I heroically battled supervillain Ken Pohlmann at the press screening of Civil War....

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Audio Research Announces Foundation Series
SV Staff  |  May 05, 2016  | 
Audio Research is introducing the Foundation Series of tube-based components at the Munich High End Show.
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Sony Announces Slate of Audio Products
SV Staff  |  May 04, 2016  | 
Sony announced availability and pricing for nine new audio products, including two AV receivers, a Blu-ray player with Hi-Res audio capability, soundbar, and wireless speakers.
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MQA Announces Partnerships at Munich Show
SV Staff  |  May 04, 2016  | 
MQA is continuing to build partnerships and momentum for its Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology, which aims to bring studio quality playback to the home.
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