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Keith Emerson: Lord of the Keys
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 01, 2016
I have been a fan of Keith Emerson (1944-2016) since a childhood friend introduced me to Elegy by The Nice. I was intrigued by the long stretches of piano and Hammond organ improvisation overlaid onto recognizable songs—among other things. What just zipped by? Was that a Tchaikovsky symphony movement? My heirs may someday be startled to find three LP copies (and one CD) of this album. Not long afterward, I spent my lawn-mowing money on the untitled debut album of Emerson Lake & Palmer. After more plays than I can even estimate, and on some pretty dodgy turntables, it's developed some sibilance problems, as I noticed on a recent memorial spin, but the DVD-Audio/CD edition with Steven Wilson's surround and stereo remasters has picked up the torch.

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Audio Video News
Ekko Hits Crowdfunding Goal for Hub Streaming Audio System
SV Staff  |  Apr 01, 2016
With almost two months to spare, Sarasota, Florida-based startup ekko audio has exceeded the $100,000 crowdfunding goal it set to launch its Wi-Fi-based HUB streaming system.
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Audio Video News
Sony 4K Ultra Streaming Goes Live Monday
SV Staff  |  Apr 01, 2016
Starting Monday, owners of late model Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs will be able to stream 4K movies via the Ultra app included on those sets. Ultra is also the name for Sony’s new 4K streaming service.

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Signals
Exclusive: Insider Tour of Lirpa Labs
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Apr 01, 2016
Every audio and video gearhead is familiar with the world-famous Lirpa Labs. We can count, using many of the fingers on our hands, the number of wonderful Lirpa products we have owned over the years. Whether you have an average IQ allowing you to recite the alphabet from A to Z, or a super IQ and can recite it from Z to A, only a few people can truly comprehend the genius of Lirpa. Yes, indeed. Lirpa. Yes, indeed.
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Mother of All Amplifiers: The SAE 2HP-D
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 31, 2016
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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15 Minutes with SAE Founder, Amp Guru Morris Kessler
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 31, 2016
Morris Kessler with his classic SAE Mark 2 amplifier.

Even if you never heard his name you know his work. For nearly half a century Morris Kessler has been quietly designing and building world-class power amplifiers, not only for SAE—the iconic brand he founded in 1967—but for his other company ATI and a number of respected brands including Dynaco, Aragon, Crestron, Adcom, Integra Research, and B&K, to name a few. But that’s not all Kessler is known for...

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SmartStream
Hands On: Dish Hits a Homerun with Hopper 3
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 31, 2016
Dish's Hopper 3 has a completely redesigned interface, powerful new hardware, and 4K capabilities that have improved the Dish experience making it easier to watch what you like whether it's your favorite sports team or learning about what's coming to theaters.
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Throwback Thursday
Flashback 1996: Twister Hits DVD
SV Staff  |  Mar 31, 2016
Twenty years ago this month Twister took home entertainment by storm when it became the first Hollywood feature film to be released on DVD. The disc went on to become top-selling DVD in 1997.
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How Do I Extend My Wi-Fi Outside to Stream Audio?
Al Griffin  |  Mar 30, 2016
Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q I recently built a pool house next to my backyard pool.  I used to listen to music poolside by spooling Ethernet cable to a wireless access point located in the bushes outside, streaming tracks from my iPad to a portable Bluetooth speaker. With the new construction, however, I plan to connect outdoor speakers to an AV receiver located inside the pool house. For the receiver, I’m looking at Onkyo’s TX-NR545, which has built-in Airplay and Wi-Fi along with Bluetooth. Here’s my problem: I don’t think the Bluetooth range from my iPad will be sufficient to reach the AV receiver inside the pool house. Can I tap the Onkyo AVR’s other wireless capabilities to stream music using the iPad? —John Reebel

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Audio Video News
Denon and Marantz Announce Auro-3D Upgrades, Yamaha DTS:X Updates
SV Staff  |  Mar 30, 2016
Spring is in the air and so are Auro-3D and DTS:X firmware upgrades and updates for select receivers and processors from Denon, Marantz, and Yamaha.
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