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McIntosh Unveils Newly Refined 600-Watt Monoblock
SV Staff  |  Feb 12, 2018  | 
McIntosh has announced the imminent arrival of a new 600-watt monoblock amplifier that offers several updates over its predecessor, the MC601.
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TiVo: More Than Just a DVR
Mark Fleischmann  |  Feb 12, 2018  | 
TiVo wants the world to know that it’s more than just a pioneering DVR platform.
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HomePod Is Here
SV Staff  |  Feb 09, 2018  | 
Have you seen those hipster TV spots welcoming HomePod? Apple’s long-time-coming smart speaker hits stores today...
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Integra Expands 2018 Lineup with HDBaseT Receivers
SV Staff  |  Feb 09, 2018  | 
As a follow-up to last week’s Research Series announcement, Integra continues to fill out its 2018 lineup, this time with two HDBaseT-enabled receivers.
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Acurus Announces 20-Channel Upgrade for ACT 4
SV Staff  |  Feb 08, 2018  | 
Indy Audio Labs (IAL), owner of the high-performance audio brands Aragon and Acurus, has announced plans to expand the immersive audio capabilities of it ACT 4 preamp/processor to 20 channels.
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Sony Announces Pricing for New 4K HDR HDTVs
SV Staff  |  Feb 08, 2018  | 
Sony today announced pricing for the X900F and X850F series of high dynamic range (HDR)-enabled 4K Ultra HDTVs it previewed at CES 2018 in January.
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ESPN Streaming Service/New App Due this Spring
SV Staff  |  Feb 07, 2018  | 
ESPN yesterday announced plans to launch a streaming service and a redesigned app this spring.
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Verizon: 5G Tests Were In Play During Super Bowl LII
SV Staff  |  Feb 07, 2018  | 
The pigskin wasn’t the only thing in play as fans watched the Philadelphia Eagles take down the New England Patriots in Sunday’s Super Bowl LII matchup. Verizon conducted a series of live tests to demonstrate the massive bandwidth capabilities of next-generation 5G wireless technology.
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New Control4 Home Automation Controller Costs $350
SV Staff  |  Feb 06, 2018  | 
Control4, a leader in smart home technology, today introduced a $350 home automation controller the company hopes will expand the market for smart home systems.
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Nuvyyo Releases DVR App for Samsung Smart TVs
SV Staff  |  Feb 06, 2018  | 
Nuvyyo, the Canada-based maker of Tablo brand over-the-air (OTA) digital video recorders (DVRs) for cord cutters, today introduced an app that brings off-air recording features to Samsung smart TVs built around the Tizen operating system.
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Comcast, DirecTV to Deliver 4K HDR Olympics Coverage
SV Staff  |  Feb 05, 2018  | 
NBCUniversal has announced that as part of its coverage of 2018 XXIII Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea it will make 4K high dynamic range (HDR) broadcasts of Friday’s opening ceremony and several high-profile events available to cable, satellite, telco providers, and other partners, marking the first time an Olympics event will be broadcast with color and contrast enhancing HDR technology.
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Best Buy to Drop CDs
SV Staff  |  Feb 05, 2018  | 
If you’ve spent any time in a Best Buy store in recent years you’ve no doubt noticed the incredible shrinking music section, which has gone from multiple disc-filled aisles to a small section devoted to new releases and a limited selection of top selling classic albums.
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HiFiMan Unveils ‘Everyday’ Planar Headphones
SV Staff  |  Feb 05, 2018  | 
HiFiMan, the China-based personal audio specialty company, has introduced an over-ear planar-magnetic headphone designed for everyday use.
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Tech Tidbits January 2018, Pt 2
Mark Fleischmann  |  Feb 02, 2018  | 
News briefs from the world of home and mobile entertainment.
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BDA: Ultra HD Blu-ray Sees Healthy Gains
SV Staff  |  Feb 02, 2018  | 
Whether or not Ultra HD Blu-ray is the last physical format for high-quality entertainment remains an open question, but one thing is certain: The format has gained favor among enthusiasts and continues to build momentum around the world.
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