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10 Cloverfield Lane
Avi Greengart  |  Oct 07, 2016
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The story of 10 Cloverfield Lane is revealed to the viewer slowly from the point of view of the protagonist, and the less you know upfront, the more effective this technique will be. The filmmakers agree: The trailers show little more than basic framing of the movie’s first act. Even the Blu-ray Disc menu doesn’t reveal anything, making this the rare disc that doesn’t ruin the movie’s climactic scenes before you even press Play. Describing the video and audio necessitates describing some plot elements, so before we get to that, what follows is a completely spoiler-free summary.
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Ears On
To Buy or Not to Buy a Vintage Amp
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 07, 2016
To buy or not to buy? That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler to pay an Ebay seller several hundred bucks for an ancient Luxman L-80 or take arms against a sea of regrets—that is what has been troubling me for years as I've ogled this stereo integrated amp from 1975. I don't need it; yet I want it. I'm suffering from non-buyer's remorse.

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Audio Video News
I-mmersive’s Live Streaming VR Camera Is a Bust
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2016
The idea behind I-mmersive’s Veye 360-degree virtual reality camera is intriguing...
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Audio Video News
BluOS Update Targets Music Lovers
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2016
A new update to the BluOS music-management software/operating system developed for Bluesound and NAD wireless systems allows users to index more than 200,000 tracks and access them through the BluOS Controller App.
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SmartStream
Google & Roku Plan 4K Media Players with HDR
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 06, 2016
The library of 4K HDR streaming moves and TV is growing. Prices on UHD TVs have dropped to that of HDTVs. It just makes sense that the next generation of streaming players will be 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) with high dynamic range (HDR). Google (Chromecast) and Roku will be releasing their next generation streaming media players within the month. Both are named “Ultra.” Here's what we know.
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New Products
Gimme Shelter: Racks, Cabinets and Mounts
Bob Ankosko  |  Oct 06, 2016
What good is a shiny new state-of-the-art TV if you don’t have an appropriately classy place to put it or an acrobatic wall-mount to hang it on? Or maybe you’d rather attach it to a motorized lift so you can make it appear (and disappear) at will. And what about the rest of your electronics—the receiver, that spiffy 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player…your resurrected turntable? Do you have a functional place in mind for all that stuff? Fear not. Whether you want to display your gear for all to see or hide it away, here are a few options worthy of consideration.
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Throwback Thursday
Flashback 1950: Transistor Receives U.S. Patent
SV Staff  |  Oct 06, 2016
Sixty-six years ago this week AT&T Bell Laboratories researchers John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley were granted a U.S. Patent for a device that would become a fundamental building block of modern electronics for decades to come—the transistor.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
SVS Announces its “Most Powerful” Subwoofers
SV Staff  |  Oct 06, 2016
SVS today announced its “largest and most powerful subwoofer line ever.”
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What Amps Should I Use for a 5.1.4 Atmos Setup?
Al Griffin  |  Oct 06, 2016
Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q I’m running a 5.1.4 Atmos setup and am looking to upgrade the amplification because I feel that my current 9-channel receiver lacks sufficient “oomph.”...What configuration would work best for a 9 channel setup? —Dean Ellingson

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The S&V Interview
Rickey Medlocke Conjures the Next Generation of Blackfoot
Mike Mettler  |  Oct 05, 2016
Rickey Medlocke's latest pet project has been to shepherd the next-generation incarnation of his beloved Blackfoot, who have committed their hard-charging sound to the grooves of a new album, Southern Native (Loud & Proud Records), that beautifully meshes traditional tones with modern sensibilities. I got on the horn with Medlocke to discuss the genesis of Southern Native, keeping true to his analog-centric inclinations, and what it was like working with his grandfather Shorty Medlocke back in the early days. It’s a highway song that keeps going on and on...
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