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iFi Unleashes 'Best-Ever' Portable DAC/Headphone Amp
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 13, 2023  | 
iFi, the U.K.-based company specializing in digital-to-analog converter/amplifiers for use at home and on the go, today introduced a portable battery-powered DAC/headphone amp aimed at audio purists.
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3-Day Capital Audiofest 2023 Opens Today
SV Staff  |  Nov 10, 2023  | 
Capital Audiofest 2023 returns to the metro Washington, D.C. today and runs through Sunday, November 12, offering enthusiasts the chance to touch, see, and hear some of the latest audio gear.
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Ossia Previews Groundbreaking Wireless Power Adapter for USB Devices
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 09, 2023  | 
In what could be a game changer for power distribution, a company out of Redmond, Washington named Ossia just announced a first-of-its-kind adaptor that can be used to deliver power wirelessly to any USB-powered device, including Bluetooth speakers, tablets, game controllers, and more.
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Q Acoustics to Unveil 5000 Series Flagship Tower Speaker at Capital Audiofest
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 09, 2023  | 
U.K.-based speaker specialist Q Acoustics will unveil a new addition to its 5000 series this weekend at Capital Audiofest in Washington D.C.
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Meze Previews Newly Refined Planar-Magnetic ’Phones
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 08, 2023  | 
High-end headphone specialist Meze Audio today announced a new model that improves one of its most advanced planar-magnetic designs.
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Klipsch & Panasonic Develop a Killer Sound System for 2025 Ram 1500 Pickup
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 08, 2023  | 
A ballsy truck deserves a ballsy sound system, which is exactly what the 2025 RAM 1500 Tungsten pickup truck will get when it hits the streets early next year.
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Onkyo's New 8K-Ready AVR Supports Dolby Vision & Lots More for $399
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 07, 2023  | 
Onkyo today introduced a new 5.2-channel AV receiver that brings a robust slate of future-ready features to system builders for only $399.
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DALI Adds Full-Range Center Speaker to Oberon Series, Ships High-End Headphones
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 06, 2023  | 
Denmark’s DALI has added a second center-channel speaker to its Oberon series of home theater speakers and announced that it is now shipping the high-end IO-12 wireless headphones it previewed in October.
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Best Speakers of 2023 (So Far)
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 02, 2023  | 
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you don’t have good speakers, you don’t have a good sound system. Period. The speakers you use (or choose) have a disproportionate impact on how your music sounds — more so than the source, amp and preamp, or any other component or accessory in the audio chain. Simply put, your speakers define the character of the sound, which is why they are so important and why we’ve compiled capsule reviews of our Top Picks in speakers so far this year. With prices that range from $250 for a simple smart speaker to more than $9,000 for a topnotch home theater ensemble and lots of interesting choices in between, there is something for everyone.
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Epson Ships Ultra-Short-Throw Smart Projector Previewed in September
Bob Ankosko  |  Oct 30, 2023  | 
Epson today announced that the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 ultra-short-throw laser projector previewed in early September is now available for $2,800.
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Klipsch Announces New Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Bob Ankosko  |  Oct 28, 2023  | 
Klipsch today announced a series of portable Bluetooth speakers that will bring the total number of portable models it offers to seven, at prices ranging from $99 to $349.
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Audioengine’s New Subwoofer Is Small, Wireless & Costs Less than $500
Bob Ankosko  |  Oct 26, 2023  | 
The world will be a better place when we can get rid of all those messy wires. Though we still have a ways to go before a full-on wireless AV system is a reality, Austin-based Audioengine is doing its part to advance the cause with a mini subwoofer that is wireless and sells for $439.
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Marantz Celebrates its Hi-Fi Heritage with New CD Player and Integrated Amp
Bob Ankosko  |  Oct 24, 2023  | 
Marantz today introduced a pair of classic stereo components that celebrate its roots as a hi-fi pioneer.
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Update Enables ZapperBox NextGen TV Tuner/DVR to Decode Encrypted Channels
Bob Ankosko  |  Oct 24, 2023  | 
ZapperBox, the Des Moines-based maker of the M1 TV tuner/DVR that lets you receive and record high-definition TV signals over the air without any fees, has announced an update that enables the M1 to decode encrypted TV channels.
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Netflix Ends Support for Old Roku Streamers
SV Staff  |  Oct 23, 2023  | 
In his new post, “Breaking Up Is Easy to Do,” Ken Pohlmann decries Netflix’s recent decision to dust out the cobwebs and render older TVs, Blu-ray players and other streaming devices useless — at least when it comes to watching movies and shows on Netflix. The list includes Roku, which has 73.5 million active accounts worldwide and commands an amazing 43% share of smart TVs sold in the U.S.
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