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Austere Introduces 8K-Capable HDMI 2.1 Cable
SV Staff  |  Jan 23, 2020
Oregon-based startup Austere has introduced an HDMI 2.1 cable designed to meet 8K UHD specifications.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Q Acoustics Adds Stand-Mount Model to 3000i Series
SV Staff  |  Jan 22, 2020
U.K.-based speaker specialist Q Acoustics has added a new stand-mount model to the 3000i speaker series the company introduced last year.
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AV Receiver Reviews
Cambridge Audio AXR100 Stereo Receiver Review
Daniel Kumin  |  Jan 22, 2020
Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $499

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Fine amplifier power and sonics
Subwoofer output
Full-sized, full-function remote control
Bluetooth streaming
Minus
No USB type-B input for computer connection
No onboard Wi-Fi
Limited ergonomics

THE VERDICT
Cambridge Audio's stereo receiver may be simple, but it features an excellent amplifier, solid DAC performance, and a useful FM tuner.

They still make stereo receivers? Who knew! But seriously, folks—I'm here all week. Stale humor aside, there will always be a sure market for high-quality audio playback, with access to terrestrial-broadcast radio, AKA good old FM, and a basic feature set for hooking up outboard components. And Cambridge Audio's AXR100 is one of a small but growing cadre of current-day stereo receivers aiming to satisfy it.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Theory Audio Design Is Off and Running
SV Staff  |  Jan 22, 2020
Theory Audio Design, the new venture from Pro Audio Technology founder Paul Hales, is officially up and running with the launch of its first seven products.
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Audio Video News
SVS Announces 60-Day Price Protection, Auto Refunds
SV Staff  |  Jan 22, 2020
The speaker specialists at SVS are stepping up their game with a bold 60-day price-protection plan.
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Audio Video News
Bluetooth Headed for a Major Upgrade
SV Staff  |  Jan 21, 2020
Although you may use it every day, you probably never stop to think about Bluetooth, the wireless signal-transmission standard that connects your earbuds to your phone or your phone to your car’s electronics system and makes it possible to stream music from your phone (or laptop/PC) to a compatible speaker. Well, here are a couple facts that may surprise you:
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Vanco Ships IP-Controllable 1,000-Watt Amplifiers
 |  Jan 21, 2020
Illinois-based custom AV specialist Vanco has announced that two IP-controllable 1,000-watt power amplifiers previewed last year by its custom-installation brand Beale Street Audio are now shipping.
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Audio Video News
NBCUniversal Readies Free Streaming Service
SV Staff  |  Jan 20, 2020
Last week Comcast subsidiary NBCUniversal formally announced plans to roll out its free, ad-supported Peacock streaming service on April 15 among Comcast Xfinity X1 and Flex subscribers with a full, national launch slated for July 15, making it the latest entertainment conglomerate to jump into an increasingly crowded streaming market.
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Audio Video News
To Hell with the Chocolate and Roses
SV Staff  |  Jan 20, 2020
Como Audio has a different idea for Valentine’s Day that will resonate for S&V readers who are tired of giving the expected, classic gift of roses and/or chocolate to that special someone on February 14.
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Signals
Sonos and Google Lawyer Up
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 20, 2020
How many times has this happened to you? You become deeply attached to someone, and everything is just wonderful, and you sincerely hope and believe that you'll stay together forever. Then suddenly you are hiring a lawyer, and they hire a lawyer, and you realize the honeymoon is over.

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