Scott Wilkinson

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Meridian Sooloos Control 15 Audio Server & MS600 Client
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jul 26, 2010

Long scoffed at by audiophiles, music servers are now gaining widespread acceptance for their convenience and sound quality. Among the most highly regarded products in this category is Sooloos from British high-end stalwart Meridian, which just announced two new members of the Sooloos family—the Control 15 server and Media Source 600 client.

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dCS Puccini CD/SACD Player
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jul 23, 2010

I first heard about British high-end manufacturer dCS many years ago when I read a white paper from the company extolling the audible virtue of PCM digital audio recorded and played back at 192kHz with 24-bit resolution. Since then, it seems that dCS has embraced DSD—the digital-audio format used by SACD—in its CD/SACD playback systems, including the all-in-one Puccini.

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Digital Projection Titan Reference 1080p 3D DLP Projector
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jul 22, 2010

Since I profiled the Titan Reference 1080p 3-chip DLP projector from Digital Projection International (DPI) in 2009, the company has upgraded it to include 3D capabilities. And unlike most Ultimate Gear products, I've actually spent some time with this one while Tom Norton was reviewing it for the October 2010 issue of Home Theater. How about a sneak peek?

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Home Theater Geeks Podcast
Podcast 27: David Abrams
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jul 21, 2010  |  Published: Jul 22, 2010
David Abrams, video calibrator extraordinaire and president of Avical Video System Specialists, reveals what he's doing for HBO and discusses the importance of basic setup and full calibration, the diffrences between calibrating CRTs and today's technology, calibrator training, THX-certified displays, and answers to many other listener questions.

Run Time: 52:32

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3D Standards, Speakers & AVRs, PAL Conversion
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jul 21, 2010
Waiting for 3D
With Sony and Microsoft both moving toward 3D video-game consoles, I'm thinking about getting a 3D TV. But I'm not willing to get a first-generation model because the standard for glasses has not been finalized, and receivers still seem to be catching up. How long will I have to wait for everything to be finalized?
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BAlabo BD-1 DAC, BC-1 MK-II Control Amp, & BP-1 MK-II Power Amp
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jul 20, 2010

When I profiled the incredible Transmission Audio Ultimate speaker system last year, I mentioned that the $2,000,000 package includes power amps and a preamp from Bridge Audio Laboratory, otherwise known by the odd contraction BAlabo. Here, I concentrate on these two beauties by themselves, along with BAlabo's new 2-channel DAC.

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Premiere Design
Gradient Helsinki 1.5 Speaker
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jul 19, 2010

Scandinavian design is often highly unusual. Case in point—the Helsinki 1.5 speaker from Finnish Gradient, which made the cover of the August 2010 issue of Stereophile.

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MBL 101E Mk II Speaker
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jul 16, 2010

Over a year ago, I profiled the amazing 101 X-treme speaker system from MBL. If you don't have a quarter-million dollars or a floor capable of supporting its 3600-pound bulk, consider the newly refined 101E Mk II.

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Premiere Design
MBL 101E Mk II Speaker
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jul 16, 2010

Over a year ago, I profiled the amazing 101 X-treme speaker system from MBL. If you don't have a quarter-million dollars or a floor capable of supporting its 3600-pound bulk, consider the newly refined 101E Mk II.

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Premiere Design
Wilson WATCH Home Theater System
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jul 15, 2010
Wilson Audio is well known for ultra-high-end speakers, but most of its products are designed for 2-channel listening. To create a full surround system, all you need do is mate any of Wilson's superlative L/R models with a center, surrounds, subwoofer, and controller from the WATCH (Wilson Audio Theater Comes Home) lineup.
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