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Sennheiser Announces Upgraded Headphone Amp
SV Staff  |  May 03, 2017  | 
Sennheiser has announced a higher-resolution, fully balanced version of the HDVD 800 headphone amplifier it introduced in 2013.
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Sound & Vision Tech Tidbits May 2017
Mark Fleischmann  |  May 02, 2017  | 
Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee streaming-only series will move from Sony Pictures–owned Crackle to Netflix for its 10th season. Not that there’s anything wrong with that...

Sony Adopted Dolby Vision HDR video technology along with HDR10 in three 2017 Bravia OLED models and three LCD models. Screen sizes range from 55 to 77 inches...

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Stunning Stereo Remix of Sgt Pepper Coming Soon
Bob Ankosko  |  May 02, 2017  | 
Beatles fans will soon have the opportunity to rediscover Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band as they’ve never heard it before.
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Heat Returns to Theaters Tonight for One Night
SV Staff  |  May 02, 2017  | 
A newly restored director’s edition of the 1995 crime drama Heat, starring Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro, is returning to theaters tonight for a one night engagement in advance of its May 9 release on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital HD.
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Onkyo, Integra Release Chromecast/Google Home Firmware Update
SV Staff  |  May 01, 2017  | 
Onkyo and Integra have released a firmware update that adds Chromecast audio streaming and Google Home voice capability to a dozen products.
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Vizio 2017 Line Boasts Better Pic, SmartCast Features
Rob Sabin  |  Apr 28, 2017  | 
Vizio officially showed off its new 2017 flat-panel display line-up in New York this week, with an emphasis on demonstrations designed to show off their improved technology and, as usual, high value.

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April 2017 Top Picks at a Glance
SV Staff  |  Apr 28, 2017  | 
While April didn’t necessarily shower us with gear goodness, it turned in a lucky seven lineup of Top Pick recommendations. From two mind-blowing speaker systems and the world’s first planar-magnetic in-ear headphones to a spectacular Ultra HD Blu-ray player and a pair of projectors that meet different needs, there’s something here for everyone.
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Filtering Services Evolve
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 27, 2017  | 
Back in the days before Blu-ray, companies like ClearPlay and TV Guardian offered parents a way to filter their children’s DVD viewing to screen out material deemed offensive. Some may call it censorship; others, a necessary tool for parents.
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Comic Book Giant DC to Launch Streaming Service
SV Staff  |  Apr 27, 2017  | 
DC Entertainment, home of the iconic superheroes Batman and Superman, is teaming with Warner Bros. to launch a streaming service with Warner Bros. next year.
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Vizio Unveils Chromecast-Enabled Soundbars and Wireless Speaker
SV Staff  |  Apr 25, 2017  | 
Vizio today announced the addition of two soundbars and a multiroom wireless speaker to its SmartCast line of audio products.
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Klipsch Announces Transfer of Museum, Annual Pilgrimage Kick-Off
SV Staff  |  Apr 25, 2017  | 
Klipsch today announced that the museum and archives of company founder and audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch will be transferred to the recently formed Klipsch Heritage Museum Association (KHMA) in a ceremony on Thursday (April 27) in Hope, Arkansas.
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Vana Brings Upscale European Turntable to the U.S.
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2017  | 
Lake Grove, NY-based audio distributor Vana Ltd. has announced the arrival of an upscale European turntable in the U.S. market.
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Ultimate Ears Introduces Playful Waterproof Speaker
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2017  | 
Ultimate Ears, the company known for making professional in-ear monitors worn by live performers, has introduced a playful take-anywhere Bluetooth speaker.
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Oppo Intros Audiophile-Infused UDP-205 UHD Player
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2017  | 
Oppo Digital today announced an audiophile version of the S&V Top Pick-designated UDP-203 Ultra HD Blu-ray player introduced last December.
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Samsung Announces New HDR Format, Streaming Deal with Amazon
SV Staff  |  Apr 21, 2017  | 
Samsung and Amazon have announced a new standard for high dynamic range (HDR) content that “leverages dynamic metadata to produce enhanced contrast and colors on an expanded range of televisions.”
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