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The S&V Interview
The Alarm’s Mike Peters: A Soul Survivor Among Equals
Mike Mettler  |  Jul 10, 2019
Mike Peters of The Alarm called us to discuss the band's deeply affecting new album Sigma, how the vinyl revival reconnects you with your music-seeking instincts, how a good producer acts as a creative compass, and how The Alarm’s approach to songwriting and song structure set them apart from the pack.
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Audio Video News
Poll: 1 in 3 Binged on Entire ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3
SV Staff  |  Jul 10, 2019
Netflix created its own fireworks when it released the third season of Stranger Things on the July 4th.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
New McIntosh Preamp Boasts Advanced Digital Module
SV Staff  |  Jul 10, 2019
McIntosh today introduced a high-end, stereo preamplifier with an advanced digital audio module that builds on the DA1 module found in a handful of its products, including the C49 preamplifier introduced in May.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Denon Unveils its Least Expensive IMAX Enhanced AVR
SV Staff  |  Jul 09, 2019
Denon today introduced its least expensive IMAX Enhanced AV receiver — a feature-packed 9.2-channel model that lists for $1,100.
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Signals
My KEF Speakers Sound Much Better than Amazon Echo, But They Can't Save Me From Dying
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jul 09, 2019
You are asleep in your bed. You suffer cardiac arrest. Your smart speaker calls for help. It may save your life.

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
JL Audio M3 Marine Speakers: Ready for the High Seas
SV Staff  |  Jul 09, 2019
You might know Miramar, FL-based JL Audio for making some of the best home and car subwoofers money can buy, not to mention fine car stereo speakers and amplifiers, but did you know they also build killer marine speakers?
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SmartStream
Sling TV Lowers the Price of “Extra” Channels
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 08, 2019
While most live TV streaming services are raising prices, Sling TV is offering a deal that could lower monthly subscription rates for many of its users.
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Vote
Are You Watching Season 3 of ‘Stranger Things’?
SV Staff  |  Jul 08, 2019
Netflix added to the July 4th fireworks when it released the highly anticipated third season of its smash hit original series Stranger Things. Have you watched any or all of the eight new episodes? Whether you’ve watched none or all, leave a comment to let everyone know what you think.
Are You Watching Season 3 of ‘Stranger Things’?
Are you kidding? I binged through all eight episodes the day they were released.
34% (158 votes)
Are you crazy? I couldn’t be bothered watching that over-hyped show.
24% (109 votes)
I watched the first episode.
8% (38 votes)
I watched the first few episodes.
23% (107 votes)
I watched all but the last one (or two) episodes.
11% (49 votes)
Total votes: 461
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
KEF Announces Wall Mount and Stands for LSX Series
SV Staff  |  Jul 08, 2019
KEF has announced speaker stands and a wall mounting bracket for the stylish LSX speaker series it introduced last fall.
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Audio Video News
Eye-Tracking Tech Makes TV Accessible for the Physically Disabled
SV Staff  |  Jul 08, 2019
Comcast has rolled out a web-based remote control for its Xfinity X1 cable platform that uses eye-tracking technology to make TV accessible for people with physical disabilities that prevent them from using a traditional remote control.
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