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Chesky Records Announces First MQA-Encoded CDs
SV Staff  |  Apr 06, 2017  | 
Following last month’s release of the first MQA-encoded CD, Chesky Records is bringing more MQA discs to market in May.
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Amazon Will Stream Thursday Night Football Games
SV Staff  |  Apr 05, 2017  | 
Amazon has signed a one-year deal with the NFL to live-stream 10 Thursday Night Football games but you will have to be an Amazon Prime members to access the streams.
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How Much Binge-Watching Did You Do This Week?
SV Staff  |  Apr 05, 2017  | 
Credit: Deloitte Digital Democracy Survey, Eleventh Edition.

Binge-watching is reaching epic proportions among millennials and Generation Z, according to a new survey that examines the way Americans consume media across generations.

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Rotel’s Bows Home Theater Processor—its Finest Yet
SV Staff  |  Apr 05, 2017  | 
Rotel has introduced a multichannel integrated amplifier with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround processing for enthusiasts who want separates performance but don’t have space for multiple components.
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New Yamaha Subs Borrow Technology from Flagship
SV Staff  |  Apr 04, 2017  | 
Yamaha today introduced two budget subwoofers that incorporate the proprietary “twisted flare port” technology used in the company’s $2,000 flagship model.
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RIP: Consumer Technology Hall of Famer Bernie Appel
SV Staff  |  Apr 04, 2017  | 
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) mourns the passing of consumer technology industry legend and Hall of Fame member Bernie Appel. Appel, affectionately called "Mr. Radio Shack" by employees and vendors alike during his 34 years of working for one of the industry's largest retail chains, passed away Sunday, April 2nd.
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Pioneer AVR Features ‘Virtual’ Atmos for Under $500
SV Staff  |  Apr 03, 2017  | 
Pioneer has announced two 5.1-channel AV receivers, one of which will be the first to feature Dolby Atmos virtual surround processing.
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SI Debuts Perforated Versions of Slate & Pure Screens
SV Staff  |  Apr 03, 2017  |  First Published: Apr 05, 2017  | 
Screen Innovations (SI) has announced acoustically transparent versions of its Slate Slate and Pure series projection screens.
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Z-Wave Alliance & CTA Fortify Smart Home Security
SV Staff  |  Apr 03, 2017  | 
Addressing consumer concerns over smart home security and privacy, the Z-Wave Alliance has announced that it will require strict and uniform adoption of a new, advanced security protocol for all smart home devices submitted for certification.
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March 2017 Top Picks at a Glance
SV Staff  |  Mar 31, 2017  | 
Thank you March for bringing us spring…and 10 stellar Top Pick recommendations. Among our picks for the month: headphones ranging in price from $200 to $2,300, a pair of Class D amplifiers that will make even the most devout audiophile smile, and possibly the most sophisticated speaker system on the planet.
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Logitech Harmony Remotes Get Google Voice
SV Staff  |  Mar 31, 2017  | 
You can add Logitech Harmony hub-based controllers to the rapidly growing list of electronics gear that incorporates voice control.
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Bluetooth Speaker Is the Latest Device to Self-Ignite
SV Staff  |  Mar 31, 2017  | 
The burned speaker as seen in a video taken by its owner.

First it was Samsung’s self-igniting Galaxy Note 7 phones. Then it was an exploding headphone. Yesterday in New Jersey a battery-powered Bluetooth speaker began smoking before bursting into flames.

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Onkyo Announces New AVRs and Dolby Vision Update for 2016 Models
SV Staff  |  Mar 29, 2017  | 
Onkyo is adding two more receivers to its 2017 AV receiver lineup in addition to the $349 entry-level model announced on Monday.
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Hogwarts Revealed in all its 4K Glory with HDR, DTS:X
SV Staff  |  Mar 29, 2017  | 
The last four of the eight films in the Harry Potter series have arrived on Ultra HD Blu-ray.
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Yamaha Announces New Entry-Level AV Receivers
SV Staff  |  Mar 28, 2017  | 
Yamaha has added four new models to its entry-level RX-V series of AV receivers at prices ranging from $300 to $650.
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