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WTF! Why Don’t All Streams Have Gapless Playback?
Al Griffin  |  Dec 20, 2019
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Q I just finished listening to the new Giles Martin remaster of The Beatles’ Abbey Road via a 24-bit/96kHz stream from Qobuz. For the first few tracks I felt like I was listening to the original album, but on a much better stereo system. Then the bad news came when I got to the medley on “side two” starting with “You Never Give Me Your Money.” Instead of a seamless flow between songs, I heard distinct gaps between the tracks. It really ruined the experience. Why can’t streams of album tracks that are supposed to segue do so without annoying, and at times jarring, gaps in the sound? There are lots of iconic recordings with the same issue. —Thomas E. Moore, Fairfax, VA

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Round 2 Holiday Deals from Denon & Def Tech
SV Staff  |  Dec 19, 2019
Denon and Definitive Technology have announced Round 2 of limited-time holiday discounts on AV receivers and soundbars.
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Florida Audio Expo Returns to Tampa in February
SV Staff  |  Dec 19, 2019
The Florida Audio Expo, featuring more than 80 exhibitors of high-performance audio gear, will return to Tampa for a three-day event in early February.
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T+A Announces 3rd Generation of All-in-One Audiophile Music System
SV Staff  |  Dec 19, 2019
The German audio company T+A (Theory + Application) has announced the third generation of its all-in-one Caruso Music System built for audiophiles.
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Best AV Gifts of 2019
SV Staff  |  Dec 18, 2019
Still struggling to find that perfect gift for that special someone? In the holiday spirit of helping you wrap things up (figuratively and literally), we present 28 great gifts for your consideration — all Sound & Vision Top Picks and all less than $1,000. Prices start at $80 with a full third of our picks falling under $300. Don’t forget to check for holiday deals on Amazon and other discount sites.
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Wireless Multiroom Speaker Reviews
Naim Mu-so QB 2nd Generation Wireless Music System
Bob Ankosko  |  Dec 18, 2019

Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value
PRICE $900

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Compact
Built like a tank
Elegant fit and finish
Excellent sound quality
Minus
Sound can be a little bright
App isn’t always intuitive
Pricey

THE VERDICT
U.K.’s Naim Audio has made the awesome Mu-so QB even better with expanded streaming options and streamlined operation.

I loved Naim’s Mu-so QB when I reviewed it a couple years ago so I couldn’t wait to try out the “re-engineered” second-generation QB, which except for a new gray-aluminum top and slightly different grille fabric looks pretty much the same as the original — which is to say as compact and sexy as ever.

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Holiday Specials Up to 30% Off from Atlantic Tech
SV Staff  |  Dec 17, 2019
Atlantic Technology is getting in the holiday spirit by offering discounts on a number of its products. Here’s a quick rundown...
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Cambridge Audio Streamers Now Support Qobuz
SV Staff  |  Dec 17, 2019
U.K. audio specialist Cambridge Audio has announced that its network audio streamers now support the high-resolution music streaming/download service Qobuz.
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2019 Holiday Gift Guide, Part 2
SV Staff  |  Dec 16, 2019
With less than 10 days to go before Santa makes his way down the chimney, how’s that holiday shopping going? For those who are still working on it (we sympathize with you), here’s Part 2 of our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, featuring a few last-minute ideas. Unless otherwise noted, we haven’t done hands-on testing, so be sure to check return policies and try to take items with strong gift potential for a test drive.
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Analog Tape Time Machine: A Momentous Recording
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Dec 16, 2019
The year is 1962. You are working at Decca Records and your job is to listen to audition tapes and pass along your evaluation. The next demo tape on your endlessly replenishing stack is from some unsigned band calling themselves The Beatles. You mount the tape on your machine and listen for a few minutes. Then you rewind it and put it back in its box. Pass.

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