Wednesday, March 4, 2020

AudioQuest Adds Lower Priced AC Power Conditioner

AudioQuest has expanded its Niagara Series of AC power conditioners with a new model that incorporates key noise-reducing technologies at a “more accessible price.”


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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Optoma Rolls Out 3 Budget Projectors

Optoma has introduced three 1080p projectors, ranging in price from $649 to $1,399, including its first laser projectors designed for gaming.


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Haystack TV Launches Super Tuesday Channel

Attention political junkies: Haystack TV, the free news-focused streaming service, has launched a channel dedicated to Super Tuesday news coverage.


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High End Munich 2020 Cancelled

The High End 2020 trade show, scheduled for May 14 to 17 in Munich, Germany, has been cancelled due to concerns over the worldwide spread of coronavirus.


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Cambridge Audio Streamers Go Hi-Res, Get Roon

Cambridge Audio announced yesterday that it has added hi-res streaming and Roon Ready music management capability to its flagship Edge NQ and CXN (V2) network audio players.


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Monday, March 2, 2020

Best AV Gear of 2020 (So Far)

When it comes to home entertainment, the new decade is off to a great start, having produced a handful of AV gems — all recipients of Sound & Vision prestigious Top Pick honors — over the past eight or so weeks. From a home theater speaker system that will pull you into the middle of the action to a versatile streaming preamp that makes room for your turntable, there’s a little something for everyone.


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The Google Paperweight: Just Another Brick in the Wall

You buy a product. It functions well for a few years, and then its warranty eventually runs out. Clearly, you are now responsible for any repairs. The manufacturer then kindly updates the product’s firmware and…wham! It’s suddenly dead in the water. Is the manufacturer now responsible for repairing or replacing it?


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https://www.soundandvision.com/content/google-paperweight-just-another-brick-wall