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Best of Back to School Gear 2019
SV Staff  |  Aug 07, 2019
In a matter of days kids around the country will be heading back to school, many with fancy new duds and (hopefully) fancy new electronics to help transform drab college dorms into lively entertainment spaces (when studies are done, of course). Whether you’re an undergrad or just looking for a great deal, we’ve culled through Sound & Vision’s Top Picks to find AV gems that can be had for reasonable prices. Here’s what we found.
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Samsung Broadcasts 8K Over the Air
SV Staff  |  Aug 06, 2019
Samsung and Korean satellite broadcaster KT SkyLife teamed up last week to demonstrate the commercial viability of broadcasting 8K video via satellite and over the air at 100 megabits per second (Mbps), according to news reports out of Korea.
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‘Rocketman’ Hits Digital Today, 4K Blu-ray Aug. 27
SV Staff  |  Aug 06, 2019
Rocketman, the story of Elton John’s transformation from child prodigy to one of pop music’s most iconic figures, is available in digital release starting today and slated to arrive on 4K Blu-ray August 27 in high dynamic range (HDR) with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack.
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Anthem Launches Advanced Multi-Zone Audio Distribution Systems
SV Staff  |  Aug 05, 2019
Anthem Electronics, sister company of Canadian speaker powerhouse Paradigm, is targeting audiophiles with two hi-res-capable audio distribution systems.
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iFi Uses Noise Cancellation to Deliver Clean Power
SV Staff  |  Aug 02, 2019
U.K.-based iFi Audio has introduced an eight-outlet power conditioner that uses active noise cancellation to ensure a “clean, consistent” flow of power to an AV system.
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New Bluetooth Speaker Is Kanto’s “Most Advanced”
SV Staff  |  Aug 01, 2019
Kanto, maker of the Top Pick-designated SYD speaker, is now taking pre-orders for TUK, a new Bluetooth speaker it describes as its “most advanced speaker system ever.”
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Marantz Unveils $549 Hi-Res-Capable Stereo Receiver
SV Staff  |  Aug 01, 2019
Marantz today announced a feature-packed stereo receiver with 4K-capable HDMI inputs that supports high-resolution (hi-res) audio playback, wireless streaming, and voice control.
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Flashback 1981: Video Killed the Radio Star
SV Staff  |  Aug 01, 2019
Thirty-eight years ago today, MTV changed the face of music when it cued up its first music video — Video Killed the Radio Star by an unknown British new wave band called The Buggles.
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Vizio Rolls Out AirPlay 2, HomeKit Update
SV Staff  |  Jul 31, 2019
Vizio has joined LG and NAD as one of the latest brands to support Apple’s AirPlay 2 platform, enabling wireless streaming from Apple iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
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Best Gear of July 2019
SV Staff  |  Jul 31, 2019
Sound & Vision’s Top Picks for July share an admirable trait: They deliver what most of us are looking for: excellent performance at reasonable prices. How reasonable? Prices range from four hundred bucks for a surprisingly refined subwoofer to a full-featured projector with impressive brightness and contrast that can be had for just under $3,000.
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