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10 S&V-Approved Holiday Gift Picks
Bob Ankosko  |  Dec 08, 2022
Yes, we know… You haven’t finished your holiday shopping. You’re not alone and if you’re like me, you haven’t even started. Yet, the clock keeps ticking: 16 days ’til Christmas with only days left to order online and ensure gifts get where they need to be in advance of the Big Day. In the spirit of helping you (and me) check an item or two off the ’ol shopping list, here are 10 potential gifts to give (and get) — all Top Picks, vetted and approved by your friends at Sound & Vision — 11 if you count our just-posted Top Value Pick: the Monolith THX-certified 5.1 minispeaker system.
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Audioengine Announces Super Speaker Deal
Bob Ankosko  |  Dec 06, 2022
Audioengine, the Austin-based speaker maker, today announced a killer deal on its P4 mini bookshelf speakers.
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Tubes or Solid-State? No Need to Choose with McIntosh’s New Hybrid Drive Tech
Bob Ankosko  |  Dec 01, 2022
McIntosh’s new Hybrid Drive technology brings vacuum-tube and solid-state amps together in one component for the best of both worlds.
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Wrensilva Launches Limited-Edition Hi-Fi Console
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 30, 2022
And you thought the hi-fi record console was a thing of the past. Nope. San Diego-based Wrensilva today introduced a limited-edition version of its compact Loft console.
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Deal Hunter: Best of Black Friday
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 22, 2022
Yes, there will be crazy blow-out deals on Friday, led by low-end loss-leaders to get you in the store (thanks but no thanks), but everyone knows Black Friday deals are already here as companies vie for your attention in the hopes of boosting sales in the almighty fourth quarter. Here’ a smattering of some of the better deals that can be had online today. Happy shopping.
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No Need to Wait for Black Friday: TV Deals Are Here!
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 17, 2022
TVs have a decades-long history of providing amazing value and, even in the face of the historically high levels of inflation we’re experiencing today, they remain an oasis of relief from inflation. In other words, now is a great time to buy a new TV! If you’ve been eyeing one of the new QD OLED sets from Samsung or Sony — or any TV for that matter — there’s no need to wait for Black Friday…
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Now Is a Great Time to Buy a New TV
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 17, 2022

TV Prices Buck U.S. Inflation Trend

Consumer electronics in general but TVs in particular have a decades-long history of providing amazing value. Except for an unprecedented and short-lived Covid-driven spike in 2020-2021, retail TV prices have been relatively immune to inflation over the past four decades while the cost of almost everything crept up. (Lately, of course, inflationary pressures have caused the price of everything to spike up.) So if you’re thinking about updating your TV, now is a great time to do it. But don’t just take our word for it. We checked in with Robert (Bob) O’Brien, TV expert and co-founder of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), to get his take on TV pricing as we head into the holiday season.

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Pro-Ject Reimagines Classic Stereo Gear
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 16, 2022
Pro-Ject USA has reimagined the classic integrated amplifier, choosing a refreshingly compact form factor over the traditional bulky box for two of its latest products.
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Polk Announces $299 Entry-Level Subwoofer
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 15, 2022
Polk today announced plans to expand its popular Monitor XT Series of speakers with an entry-level subwoofer rated down to 24Hz.
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News & Gear: Mid-Fall 2022
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 10, 2022
MicroLED gets a market update while KEF rolls out the holiday discounts and McIntosh presents its latest two-channel amplifier. We also cover a new cabinet that makes your TV disappear and stylish surge protectors you can mount on the wall.
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