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A Modern Day Victrola
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 10, 2017
If your taste runs to vinyl but even budget audiophile-grade turntables are priced beyond your means, Victrola has your number. For $200 this model can be yours. It's also available in other styles, but this one does the best visual imitation of a $1,000 audiophile design.
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Pro-ject on the Up and Up
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 10, 2017
Pro-ject is a big name in turntables, particularly turntables that are relatively affordable (as high-end turntables go). The VT-E BT ($499), however, just might be more of a conversation piece than a statement product. The photo here isn't misleading; the record actually sits vertically, with a clamp in place...
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New Classé Amps Are Class A (Up to 25 Watts)
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 10, 2017
Classé introduced its new two-channel Delta preamp ($9,000), Delta stereo amplifier ($10,000), and Delta monoblock amp ($9,000 each). The amps are rated at 250wpc/8 ohms for the stereo version and 300wpc/8 ohms for the monoblocks and said to remain in class A up to 25W. The preamp includes both analog and digital capabilities, together with available parametric equalization and tone/tilt controls.

On the home theater front, the new Rotel RAP-1580...

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Outlaw Audio Previews THX-Certified Monster Sub
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 10, 2017
Snuggled into a corner of a THX hospitality suite was this jumbo subwoofer, soon to be available as Outlaw Audio's flagship. The ported design employs a newly developed 13-inch driver and is said to extend to below 20Hz and meet all THX specifications. With a shipping weight of around 130 lbs, it's projected to sell for around $1,500, give or take.
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Hisense Makes High Sense
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 10, 2017
In addition to its Laser Cast short throw projectors (shown further down in the blogs), Hisense brought along a wide range of flat screen LCD sets. The flagship H10 range consists of the 70H10D 70-incher ($6000) and an upcoming 75H10D ($TBD)...
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A Harman Sign of the Times
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 06, 2017
In case you haven’t already heard, some weeks back Samsung announced that it was buying Harman Industries...
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China's Changhong Shows HDR-Ready OLED TV
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 06, 2017
Chinese manufacturer Changhong has appeared at recent CESs without making much of a dent in the U.S. market. But give them credit for trying...
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Sony Quiets the Noise
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 06, 2017
Sony brought along part of an airplane interior to the show. Well, not really, but they used this mock up to demonstrate the effectiveness of their MDR-1000X noise canceling headphones...
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Thiel Steps Up
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 06, 2017
Thiel Audio normally displays at the Venetian Hotel, the venue for specialty audio. But this year they elected to have a booth on the main floor of the Convention center. It was obviously not a spot for an effective, active demo, but the new, 4-way Thiel 40.3, at $35,000/pair, is a big step up in price for the company...
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LG Highlights HDR with Four On the Floor
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 06, 2017
Well, more precisely, on the wall...
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