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Qobuz Streaming Service Now Available in Canada
SV Staff  |  Apr 20, 2023
Qobuz, the Paris-based music streaming and download service that’s been available in the U.S. since 2019, has finally made its way up north. As part of its ongoing international expansion, the service is now available in 26 countries with yesterday’s addition of Canada.
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Red’s Last Mail Drop
Michael Antonoff  |  Apr 19, 2023
The Netflix red envelope that defined the era between video cassettes and streaming will soon be a relic of the past. Subscribers to the disc-by-mail service were informed by email on Tuesday (April 18) that the company will ship its last disc on September 29, 2023.
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xMEMS Labs Demonstrates Tiny Silicon Chip Speakers
Howard Kneller  |  Apr 18, 2023
It is not every day I get an opportunity to audition a completely new type of speaker. So, it was with a fair amount of excitement that I attended a press event in New York City hosted by Silicon Valley startup xMEMS Labs.
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Wrap-Up: Audio Expo North America 2023
Brian Stout  |  Apr 17, 2023
The halls were alive with the sound of music at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel this weekend for AXPONA 2023. Here’s a little taste of what we saw…and heard.
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Calquhoun Labs Acquires FM King Magnum Dynalab
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 17, 2023
Fans of radio who relish pulling in distant signals from eclectic stations on the fringe, will be pleased to know that Canada’s Magnum Dynalab, maker of world-class FM tuners, is in good hands with its new owner, fellow Canadian company Colquhoun Audio Laboratories Limited.
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Preview: Audio Expo North America 2023
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 13, 2023
Audio enthusiasts and music lovers from around the world will descend upon Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) tomorrow (Friday, April 14) at 10 a.m. to experience the latest audio gear from 500 exhibitors who have set up shop at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. We have received a number of press releases in the days leading up to the event. Here’s a preview of some of the gear that will be on display.
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Tidal Adopting Hi-Res FLAC for HiFi Plus Subscribers
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 11, 2023
Today, Tidal revealed on Reddit that HiFi Plus subscribers will soon have a new streaming option: high-resolution FLAC. This announcement follows closely behind MQA's entry into "administration," the British equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This development suggests financial difficulties for MQA and raises questions about its future.
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Audio Expo North America 2023 Opens Friday
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 10, 2023
Listen up music lovers and audio enthusiasts: The Audio Expo North America, more commonly known by the acronym AXPONA, opens Friday, April 14 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, IL.
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News & Gear: Early Spring 2023
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 06, 2023
Top news plus the latest gear from Sonos, Atlantic Technology, Origin Acoustics, Primare, and Zvox.
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JVC Announces $60 Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 03, 2023
JVC today announced a set of wireless earbuds featuring active noise cancellation (ANC) that will sell for $60.
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AI Takes Over Sound & Vision Magazine: Staff Replaced
SV Staff  |  Apr 01, 2023
New York, NY – In a stunning announcement, Sound & Vision magazine has decided to replace its entire staff with AI, effective immediately. For the first time in the history of journalism, a publication has gone completely digital, with the AI, named ChatGPT-4, now responsible for every aspect of Sound & Vision’s magazine's content.
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Hisense Partners with NBA, Brings Exclusive Content to North America
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 31, 2023
Hisense is a leading global consumer electronics brand known for its TVs. It has now partnered with the NBA to engage more fans across North America. As the NBA's Official TV and Home Appliance Partner, Hisense will exclusively present "X-Factor Moments," a weekly video series highlighting key plays from the 2023 postseason.
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Best Gear of Early 2023
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 30, 2023
Looking back over the first few months of the year, we find a dozen Top Picks worthy of consideration, whether you’re updating a long-cherished sound system or assembling your first hi-fi or surround setup.
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Onkyo Previews New Flagship AV Receiver
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 27, 2023
Onkyo today announced plans to bring a new flagship 11.2-channel AV receiver to market this spring.
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KEF Breaks Out its First THX-Certified Dominus In-Wall
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 24, 2023
British speaker specialist KEF has once again expanded its range of Ci-Reference architectural speakers with two new THX-certified in-wall models, but this time the focus is on its “Extreme Home Theatre” collection and Dominus-level certification.
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