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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Sex, Lies, and Videotape
Josef Krebs  |  Oct 12, 2018
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This indie revelation explores sexuality, relationships, and the way that both interact with technology. Therapy doesn’t seem to be opening uptight housewife Ann to her feelings; it takes videotaped erotic confessions for her to overcome her inhibitions. Meanwhile, Ann’s sister and husband are deceiving her with a steamy affair and endless lies. Eventually, a candid, oddball drifter comes to visit and uses his video project to untangle the tape tying up this dysfunctional family.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
House of Marley Introduces a Speaker Made of Cork
SV Staff  |  Oct 12, 2018
House of Marley, the AV company started by members of the late reggae star Bob Marley’s family, has introduced a Bluetooth speaker made of “sustainably harvested cork” and other reclaimed materials.
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Audio Video News
China Tariffs in the Real World
SV Staff  |  Oct 12, 2018
If you’re wondering how tariffs imposed on goods imported from China are affecting consumer electronics-related goods, here’s one example.
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Ask S&V
Can You Recommend a Soundbar with a Hardwired Subwoofer Output?
Al Griffin  |  Oct 11, 2018
Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q I’ve got a decent Velodyne subwoofer that I’d like to connect to a powered soundbar. Most soundbar manufacturers now use wireless subwoofer connections, however, so I’m struggling to find one that’s capable of connecting with my sub. Could you recommend a mid-level or a high-end soundbar that features a hardwired subwoofer output? —Jim O’Hara, via email

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Headphone Amp/DAC ReviewsIntegrated Amp Reviews
PS Audio Sprout100 Integrated Amplifier/DAC Review
Al Griffin  |  Oct 11, 2018

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Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $599

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Impressive power from compact box
Built-in phono stage
Subwoofer output
Minus
Slightly forward sound on some tracks

THE VERDICT
PS Audio’s new Sprout 100 is a worthy option for anyone seeking a compact integrated amplifier/DAC that also handles vinyl playback.

The original PS Audio Sprout integrated amplifier/DAC was noted as being part of a new trend of ultra-compact ampDACs when Sound & Vision reviewed it back in 2015. We’ve since tested similar models from Elac and Teac, though it was the Sprout that most grabbed our attention due to its moving magnet phono stage—a feature those other models happen to lack.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Meet Phantom Reactor, Devialet’s Latest Creation
SV Staff  |  Oct 11, 2018
Phantom Reactor is not a sci-fi experiment. Or is it? The Reactor is a follow-up to one of the most unusual speakers on the planet: The Phantom from France’s Devialet.
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Throwback ThursdayAudio Video News
Discogs: Cassettes Are Making a Comeback
SV Staff  |  Oct 11, 2018
Just don’t tell Ken Pohlmann. Having recently proclaimed that Cassettes Are Not Making a Comeback, he’ll just laugh.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
McIntosh Boosts Dynamic Headroom of New Amplifier
SV Staff  |  Oct 10, 2018
McIntosh today announced a power amplifier to replace the MC302 but it’s no ordinary replacement.
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The S&V Interview
JD Souther on the Legend of Longbranch/Pennywhistle
Mike Mettler  |  Oct 10, 2018
This is the ballad of Longbranch/Pennywhistle, the legendary 1969 collaboration between late Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey and his longstanding songwriting compadre, JD Souther. We got on the line with Souther to discuss the reissue’s sonic-restoration process, whether he thinks Longbranch/Pennywhistle pioneered the country rock movement, the origins of a truly unique band name, and the singular legacy of Glenn Frey.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
RMAF 2018: Two-Channel Heaven for Audiophiles
Michael Trei  |  Oct 10, 2018
Every October since 2004, the nation's audiophiles have gathered in Denver for the annual Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. Unlike mega tech shows, RMAF caters to the dedicated home audio enthusiast. Here are some highlights from the 2018 show.
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