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Yes We Arcam
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
A year or so ago I reviewed an Arcam AV receiver. It was one of the best sounding pieces I have experienced. But its HDMI inputs were switching only--no audio over HDMI. That has been corrected with the new AVR600 ($4000; $4500 with Internet LAN connectivity). It will also decode all of the latest audio formats, including DTS HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD. It's also one of the first AVRs to feature Dolby Volume. 120 Wpc, availability expected in late November.
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Breathing Easier
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
The Oxygen Bar. Here last year, back by popular demand.
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Getting Proficient
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
Proficient is not a new company, but this is its first line of receivers. Of the three designs here (one of them 2-channel stereo), the M80 ($1250) is the most interesting. Rated at 130Wpc x 7, it offers full decoding for DTS HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD. Available early in 2009.
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THX Guy
Fred Manteghian  |  Sep 04, 2008

Last seen dating the Pixar lamp.

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Sony Demos New PJ
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
Sony demonstrated its new VPL-VW70 projector (about $8000) in a dedicated theater booth featuring Watt Puppy loudspeakers from Wilson Audio--driven by one of its own AV receivers. The demo featured a 2.35:1 screen, with the projector supplemented by an anamorphic lens.
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Firmware Upgrades for Denon's Top Models
Fred Manteghian  |  Sep 04, 2008

Come October 1, 2008, Denon owners will be able to download firmware upgrades for their the AVR-3808CI, AVR-4308CI from Denon's website for a $100. What's that get you? Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Audyssey Dynamic EQ, for two, and Sirius radio ready capability and Rhapsody streaming capability for three and four. Meanwhile, the higher end AVR-5308CI AVR (picture) and AVP-A1HDC1 pre/pro can get a free firmware upgrade of Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Sirius Radio capability.

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Sony VPL-VW70 Part II
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
Here's a better shot of Sony's VPL-VW70, one of the two new projectors Sony introduced at the show. More details in our report on Sony's press conference, below.
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Sony's New SXRD Part III
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
Here's Sony's new VPL-HS10 SXRD projector ($3500). More details below in our report on the Sony press event.
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When 1080p just doesn't cut it
Kris Deering  |  Sep 04, 2008
Meridian has raised the bar for elite video playback with their new 810 Reference Video Playback System. This projection system uses a JVC light engine and 4K D-ILA panels to deliver a staggering 10-mega-pixel HD image in the home.
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Stewart Cabaret
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
There's something about having to post blogs in reverse order to be able to show more than one photo, and than not doing it...which is why you'll be reading more about Stewart Filmscreen's new Cabaret decorative and functional screen case, shown here with a partially extended screen, and further on in other postings. All very confusing for what is a very simple and interesting product.
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