LATEST ADDITIONS

AV Receiver Reviews
Marantz SR8002 A/V Receiver
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 14, 2008
Connected where it counts.

Marantz is a brand name. It was once an individual as well. What would Saul Marantz have made of the SR8002 A/V receiver? It bears little resemblance to the hi-fi products he hand-built in his home in Kew Gardens, New York, during the 1950s—or to the Japanese-made receivers that popularized component audio systems in the 1970s. Saul lived until 1997, so he was not unfamiliar with the concept of surround sound by the time he passed away—but his younger self would have been astonished to see 11 pairs of binding posts on the back of the SR8002. Not to mention some unfamiliar jacks labeled HDMI. What are those for?

Continue Reading »
Audio Video News
Music Copying Rampant in Britain
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 14, 2008
Copying, not downloading, is the real key to declining music-industry revenues, according to a survey of British young people commissioned by British Music Rights.
Continue Reading »
Other Tech
Q&A - April, 2008
Al Griffin  |  Apr 13, 2008

Cable Cutoff

Q. What is the maximum length for an HDMI cable? Alan F. Wufsus Via E-mail

Continue Reading »
Audio Video News
DVRs Vote Survivor off the Hard Drive
SV Staff  |  Apr 13, 2008
Like millions of Americans, I have totally ditched my VCR and now solely rely on my DVR to record my favorite shows while I'm away from home. And the vast majority of time, my Scientific Atlanta box has my back. From Lost, to Prison Break, to The...
Continue Reading »
Audio Video News
NBC To Broadcast 5.1 Channels of Sweat
SV Staff  |  Apr 11, 2008
NBC seems to be making all the necessary investments so that come August's opening ceremonies in Beijing, it can provide a high-definition coverage bonanza on audio and video. The broadcaster has already divulged its intentions to fan out around...
Continue Reading »
Audio Video News
The Best Laid Blu-Ray Plans
SV Staff  |  Apr 11, 2008
Consumers have the best intentions when it comes to planning high-tech purchases. A Japanese survey of about 15,000 people indicates that consumers in that country really want to buy a Blu-ray Disc  recorder, they just don't know when they're...
Continue Reading »
Audio Video News
The Audiophile's iTunes Alternative
SV Staff  |  Apr 11, 2008
The music download revolution is passing audiophiles by. The quality of tracks offered by Apple's iTunes store leaves much to be desired for people who want to hear lossless music played over a high quality stereo system. For years, this has...
Continue Reading »
Audio Video News
PS3 even more the Blu-ray player to own
SV Staff  |  Apr 11, 2008
Thanks to Sony, April 15 will be slightly less painful for 10 million people this year. Of course, I’m talking about the upcoming rollout of a new firmware that will allow PS3 owners to finally experience DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks. Up until...
Continue Reading »
Audio Video News
FCC Slaps DTV Fines on Electronics Companies
SV Staff  |  Apr 11, 2008
Though it seems that every big box electronics retailer from Malibu to Manhattan is wall-papered in consumer advisories about the digital TV switch in 2009, those stores aren't playing by the rules when it comes to educating the masses - the FCC's...
Continue Reading »
LCD TV Reviews
Sony KDL-52XBR4 LCD TV
Scott Wilkinson  |  Apr 11, 2008

The Sony XBR4 series of LCD TVs is very well-regarded among reviewers and consumers alike. I've had the opportunity to closely examine the 46-inch member of this line, and I found it to be a stellar performer in most respects, as did Tom Norton in his <A href="http://ultimateavmag.com/flatpaneldisplays/907sonyxbr4/">review</A>. The KDL-52XBR4 is no different, bringing excellent picture quality to a 52-inch, 1920x1080 screen.

Continue Reading »

Pages

X