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The Amateur 4K
Ralph Potts  |  Jul 31, 2025
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The Amateur is based on the novel by Robert Littel, and is an espionage thriller, that tells the story of Charlie Heller, a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA, working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley, whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. After pressing his supervisors to, not only take action, but allow him to be a part of the investigation, Heller, played by Rami Malek, discovers that they seem to be reluctant to get to the bottom of who may be involved. Despite their objections, he decides to take matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe with his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers, and achieving his revenge.

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Onkyo Expands Icon Series with C-30 CD Player
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 31, 2025
Onkyo has announced the C-30, a new CD player that joins its recently introduced Icon Series of high-fidelity components. Scheduled for release in October 2025, the C-30 is priced at $349 and is designed to serve music listeners who still value physical media and dedicated playback hardware.
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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
The Phoenician Scheme 4K
Ralph Potts  |  Jul 31, 2025
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Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme tells the story of Anatole "Zsa-zsa" Korda, a ruthless, unscrupulous, businessman, who is among the richest men in Europe, and constantly finds himself fighting for his life. During the final stages of a vast, decades-long, career-defining business project, Korda survives a sixth assassination attempt, and must appoint a successor: his long-estranged daughter Liesl, a nun. With personal tutor Bjorn in tow, the trio set off on a globetrotting adventure to achieve Korda's epic mission.

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Audio Video News
Epson and Bose Partner on Projector Lineup
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 30, 2025
Epson and Bose have announced a partnership resulting in a new line of projectors incorporating Sound by Bose audio systems. The first product in the series is slated for release in the United States and China in September 2025, with global expansion to follow.
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Klipsch to Preview New Red Oak Finish, Demo Active Crossover at Audio Advice Live 2025
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 29, 2025
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Sony Wins Top Honors at 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 28, 2025
In a closely watched annual tradition for video enthusiasts, retailers, and manufacturers alike, the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout concluded Saturday with Sony’s 65-inch Bravia 8 II OLED (model K65XR80M2) claiming the title of “King of TV.”
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Music Reviews
Tina Turner: Private Dancer 5CD & 1BD Box Set
Mike Mettler  |  Jul 26, 2025

Once relegated to the second- and third-tier touring circuit, Tina Turner—the once and future Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll—scratched, shimmied, and vocally clawed her way back onto the international stage with her May 1984 comeback LP on Capitol, Private Dancer. Read Mike Mettler’s deep-dive review of Parlophone’s ultra-expanded 5CD/1BD 40th Anniversary Edition of Private Dancer to see if it’s river-deep worthy of Tina’s hard-fought legacy. . .

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A $70,000 Speaker and a Tour of Abbey Road: Bowers & Wilkins' Limited Edition 801
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 24, 2025

How much would you pay for a tour of Abbey Road Studios? That’s the hidden question behind the $70,000 price tag for Bowers & Wilkins’ 801 D4 Signature Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeakers. Sonically identical to the standard 801 D4 Signature, the Abbey Road model is a cosmetic variant—limited in production, not performance. Only 150 pairs are being made, with 70 allocated to the U.S.

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Jack Bruce: Harmony Row 2CD & 2BD Box Set
Mike Mettler  |  Jul 24, 2025

CD-centric box sets continue to be released at a fairly reasonable clip, and they’re usually stocked with bonus material, outtakes, alternate takes, and more. Even better, some of these boxes include additional BDs with historical live performances and period videoclips, plus 5.1 and/or Dolby Atmos mixes to boot. One such example is the just released 2CD/2BD deluxe box set from Esoteric Recordings that expands upon onetime Cream bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce’s most excellent 1971 solo release, Harmony Row. Read music editor Mike Mettler’s in-depth review to see how this box opens up the core content of Row in all the right ways. . .

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McIntosh Launches CR106 Multi-Zone Preamplifier and Audio Matrix
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 24, 2025
McIntosh has introduced the CR106, a 6-zone preamplifier and audio matrix designed for custom installations and whole-home audio systems. The new unit combines multi-zone management with high-performance audio signal distribution, aimed at users who want to extend McIntosh quality beyond a single room.
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