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Emotiva Announces “Affordable High-End” Electronics Line
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SV Staff  |  Apr 20, 2016  |  3 comments
Emotiva Audio has announced a line of amplifiers and stereo preamp/tuners designed to deliver “audiophile power and performance at price points that allow a far larger segment of the market to enjoy high-end audio.”
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Vizio Introduces E- and M-Series SmartCast TVs
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SV Staff  |  Apr 19, 2016  |  2 comments
Vizio today introduced the SmartCast E-Series and M-Series 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) TVs, featuring app control, built-in Google Cast plus Dolby Vision high-dynamic range (HDR) capability in the case of the more upscale M-Series.

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Sonus faber Announces Entry-Level Speaker Line
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SV Staff  |  Apr 15, 2016  |  0 comments
Italian speaker maker Sonus faber has announced plans to introduce an entry-level line of speakers in June with prices starting at $549/pair
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New Kid in Town: Panasonic OLED Ultra HDTV
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Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 14, 2016  |  4 comments
I hate to open on a downer, but you need to know right up front that the magnificent TV shown here is available only in England and Germany. Did I mention it’s a Panasonic? And an OLED? Or that its U.S.-equivalent price is eleven grand? Yes, it’s true: The one-time plasma stalwart is making moves in a territory that until now has been ruled by LG. The Viera TX-65CZ950 was unveiled at the IFA electronics show in Berlin last September and shipped to select stores in Europe a month or so later. Panasonic also demonstrated the 65-inch TV at the CES 2016 in Las Vegas, giving us hope that it (or its more reasonably priced progeny) might be headed our way. There was no announcement regarding U.S. availability, however.
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Pioneer Introduces Budget Subwoofer
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SV Staff  |  Apr 14, 2016  |  0 comments
Pioneer today introduced a larger, more powerful subwoofer to complement its SP series of speakers.
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Denon Adds Budget 4K/HDR-Ready Receivers
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SV Staff  |  Apr 11, 2016  |  0 comments
Denon has announced that it will add two 4K/HDR-ready AV receivers to its budget S Series by the end of the month.
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Klipsch Announces Limited Edition Heritage Speakers
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SV Staff  |  Apr 07, 2016  |  3 comments
Klipsch is commemorating its 70th anniversary by issuing limited runs of the iconic Klipschorn and Heresy Heritage series speakers. Special attention has been paid to the details of each new speaker, as they features design enhancements, exotic wood veneer finishes, special edition logos, and unique grille cloths.
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Fluance Turntables Available for Pre-order on Kickstarter
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SV Staff  |  Apr 04, 2016  |  0 comments
Fluance has announced that its first line of turntables is now available for pre-order on Kickstarter.
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Mother of All Amplifiers: The SAE 2HP-D
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Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 31, 2016  |  1 comments
Is your mouth watering yet? Mine was when I laid eyes on the 2HP-D, one of three amazing amplifiers that signal the return of Scientific Audio Electronics. Founded in 1967 by stealth designer Morris Kessler (see "15 Minutes with SAE Founder, Amp Guru Morris Kessler."), SAE has always been synonymous with world-class amplification, which in Kessler’s view boils down to three key ingredients: reliability, accuracy, and freedom from noise. As he puts it, “Voltage and current must be available to satisfy the demands of the program material, and the amplifier itself cannot intrude on the user experience.”
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Vizio Launches App-Controlled, 4K/HDR TVs
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Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 22, 2016  |  5 comments
Today marks the official launch of Vizio’s four-model P-Series lineup of high-dynamic range-enabled HDTVs at prices ranging from $1,000 for a 50-inch model to $3,800 for a 75-inch model. But that’s just part of the story.
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Origin Acoustics Launches Landscape Audio
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SV Staff  |  Mar 21, 2016  |  1 comments
Spring is in the air and it’s time to start prepping those landscape beds for new flowers, shrubs…and maybe a few outdoor speakers.

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Pioneer Announces Affordable Network AVRs
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SV Staff  |  Mar 18, 2016  |  3 comments
Two affordable 7.1-channel network AV receivers will join Pioneer’s Elite series lineup in April.
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New Pioneer Headphone Includes Balanced Cable
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SV Staff  |  Mar 17, 2016  |  0 comments
Pioneer’s latest headphone has an unusual twist. The “Hi-Res-capable” SE-MHR5 ($300) includes a four-pole balanced 2.5mm cable in addition to a standard 3.5mm cable. The cable is designed to provide greater signal separation when used with an amplifier that has a balanced output.
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Zvox “Full Metal Jacket” Soundbars Now Available
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SV Staff  |  Mar 17, 2016  |  0 comments
Soundbar pioneer Zvox has announced that the super-slim SB400 and SB500 soundbars it previewed in January are now available at bestbuy.com, amazon.com, crutchfield.com, and zvox.com.

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March 2016 New Gear
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SV Staff  |  Mar 16, 2016  |  0 comments
Legacy Audio Powerblock² Amplifier
“Incredible performance in a small package…at a fair price” is how Legacy Audio describes the Powerblock², the company’s first amplifier in more than a decade. Assembled in Legacy’s Springfield, Illinois factory, the amp is a dual-mono design boasting an ultra-wide 1.5-Hz to 70-kHz bandwidth and healthy power output of 2 x 325 watts into 8 ohms (or a rip-roaring 2 x 650 into 4 ohms). Ice Ice Baby: The low-profile Powerblock² is built around ICEpower Class D technology featuring self-oscillating closed-loop architecture and a robust power supply capable of supplying peak current of 30 amps per channel. High damping factor (1,000 <1 kHz) and dynamic range (117 dB) are cited as key characteristics along with low distortion (0.005% THD at rated output). Balanced XLR and unbalanced inputs are provided. Price: $1,600
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