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Sennheiser Announces Upgraded Headphone Amp
SV Staff  |  May 03, 2017  | 
Sennheiser has announced a higher-resolution, fully balanced version of the HDVD 800 headphone amplifier it introduced in 2013.
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Integra Unveils Custom-Ready Stereo Receiver
SV Staff  |  May 03, 2017  | 
Integra today announced the availability of a new hi-res-capable stereo receiver with custom-installation features.
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John Mellencamp: Rock and Roll Is Not Coming Back
Bob Ankosko  |  May 03, 2017  | 
John Mellencamp with Carlene Carter, guests in the latest installment of McIntosh and Republic Records’ Direct Connection interview series. Photo by Meredith Truax.

Lit cigarette in hand, pop-rock icon John Mellencamp sauntered to the front of the room in McIntosh’s swanky Soho townhouse. He had a serious look on his face. No hint of a smile. Maybe he’s nervous, I thought to myself as he sat on a stool with a large ashtray at his side. Or is it just that he’s the personification of cool and really doesn’t give a rat’s ass about what people think…

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Heat Returns to Theaters Tonight for One Night
SV Staff  |  May 02, 2017  | 
A newly restored director’s edition of the 1995 crime drama Heat, starring Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro, is returning to theaters tonight for a one night engagement in advance of its May 9 release on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital HD.
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Stunning Stereo Remix of Sgt Pepper Coming Soon
Bob Ankosko  |  May 02, 2017  | 
Beatles fans will soon have the opportunity to rediscover Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band as they’ve never heard it before.
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Sound & Vision Tech Tidbits May 2017
Mark Fleischmann  |  May 02, 2017  | 
Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee streaming-only series will move from Sony Pictures–owned Crackle to Netflix for its 10th season. Not that there’s anything wrong with that...

Sony Adopted Dolby Vision HDR video technology along with HDR10 in three 2017 Bravia OLED models and three LCD models. Screen sizes range from 55 to 77 inches...

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Onkyo, Integra Release Chromecast/Google Home Firmware Update
SV Staff  |  May 01, 2017  | 
Onkyo and Integra have released a firmware update that adds Chromecast audio streaming and Google Home voice capability to a dozen products.
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April 2017 Top Picks at a Glance
SV Staff  |  Apr 28, 2017  | 
While April didn’t necessarily shower us with gear goodness, it turned in a lucky seven lineup of Top Pick recommendations. From two mind-blowing speaker systems and the world’s first planar-magnetic in-ear headphones to a spectacular Ultra HD Blu-ray player and a pair of projectors that meet different needs, there’s something here for everyone.
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Vizio 2017 Line Boasts Better Pic, SmartCast Features
Rob Sabin  |  Apr 28, 2017  | 
Vizio officially showed off its new 2017 flat-panel display line-up in New York this week, with an emphasis on demonstrations designed to show off their improved technology and, as usual, high value.

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Comic Book Giant DC to Launch Streaming Service
SV Staff  |  Apr 27, 2017  | 
DC Entertainment, home of the iconic superheroes Batman and Superman, is teaming with Warner Bros. to launch a streaming service with Warner Bros. next year.
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Filtering Services Evolve
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 27, 2017  | 
Back in the days before Blu-ray, companies like ClearPlay and TV Guardian offered parents a way to filter their children’s DVD viewing to screen out material deemed offensive. Some may call it censorship; others, a necessary tool for parents.
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Klipsch Announces Transfer of Museum, Annual Pilgrimage Kick-Off
SV Staff  |  Apr 25, 2017  | 
Klipsch today announced that the museum and archives of company founder and audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch will be transferred to the recently formed Klipsch Heritage Museum Association (KHMA) in a ceremony on Thursday (April 27) in Hope, Arkansas.
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Vizio Unveils Chromecast-Enabled Soundbars and Wireless Speaker
SV Staff  |  Apr 25, 2017  | 
Vizio today announced the addition of two soundbars and a multiroom wireless speaker to its SmartCast line of audio products.
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Oppo Intros Audiophile-Infused UDP-205 UHD Player
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2017  | 
Oppo Digital today announced an audiophile version of the S&V Top Pick-designated UDP-203 Ultra HD Blu-ray player introduced last December.
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Ultimate Ears Introduces Playful Waterproof Speaker
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2017  | 
Ultimate Ears, the company known for making professional in-ear monitors worn by live performers, has introduced a playful take-anywhere Bluetooth speaker.
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