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JVC Wows the Crowd
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
JVC gave a stunning demonstration of its new (and currently shipping) DLA-SH4K projector. No, that's not it in the photo (more on that in a minute) but the DLA-SH4K is claimed to be the world's smallest 4K digital projector (resolution 4096x2400). No price was given, but it's definitely in the "If you have to ask" territory—and from the looks of the images shown, well worth it. With native 4K material, this is the best-looking video image I've ever seen—and this on screen large enough for a small commercial theater.
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Pioneer Blu-Ray
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
Pioneer showed its new, high-end BDP-09FD Blu-ray player ($2200, November). It's full Profile 2.0, performs all the latest audio wrinkles, and also incorporates some of the highest-end audio components to be found in any Blu-ray player.
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Aerial
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
Aerial showed its new System 2 speakers, designed for use primarily with flat panel displays. In addition to a dedicated subwoofer, the system consists of the S2LRs and S2CC center ($2500 each)
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NAD Does Blu
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
NAD showed its first Blu-ray player, the T-587. It's full profile 2.0 (BD Live), will decode Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD Master Audio or pass them along in bitstream form. $1499.
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NAD Modules
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
All of NAD's surround processors and receivers (except from the least expensive) have been updated to modular form (modules shown here sans receiver), to increase flexibility, minimize obsolescence, and provide for easier service.
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NAD Adds Processing
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
NAD has added an advanced Sigma Designs VXP image processor to its two preamp processors, the M15 HD (at $4499, a major update from the previous M15 Masters' Series), the T175 HD Preamp-Tuner-Processor ($2999), and the T785 flagship AV receiver ($3999f-shown). In addition, these products will now fully decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio from bitstream.
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Come to the Cabaret
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
Stewart launched a new cosmetic and convenience option for its retractable, non-masking screens. It's called Cabaret, and is available in a wide range of standard and custom colors, together with decorative lighting (assumably switchable during actual use!.) The convenience part is that the screen case may be cantilevered out from the wall by several inches--enough to mount a flat panel behind it.
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More on Cabaret II
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
This shows how Stewart Filmscreen's Cabaret screen case can be cantilevered out from the wall to clear a flat panel display or other obstruction.
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Stewart Cabaret
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
There's something about having to post blogs in reverse order to be able to show more than one photo, and than not doing it...which is why you'll be reading more about Stewart Filmscreen's new Cabaret decorative and functional screen case, shown here with a partially extended screen, and further on in other postings. All very confusing for what is a very simple and interesting product.
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Sony's New SXRD Part III
Tom Norton  |  Sep 04, 2008
Here's Sony's new VPL-HS10 SXRD projector ($3500). More details below in our report on the Sony press event.
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