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“I’m Sorry Dave, I’m Afraid I Can’t Do That”
Thomas J. Norton  |  Mar 12, 2024
Since the early days of primitive computing, humanity has pondered the possibilities of advanced computers ultimately taking over and rendering their creators irrelevant. Most of you will recognize the quote in the headline as originally spoken in the 1968 film, 2001: A Space Odyssey. It seems more relevant today than ever.
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Sonos Ships 8” Ceiling Speaker Previewed in January
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 12, 2024
Sonos today announced it is now shipping the 8-inch ceiling speaker it previewed in January.
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Can I Mix Wired and Wireless Speakers in a Dolby Atmos Setup?
John Sciacca  |  Mar 11, 2024
Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q Is it possible to combine wired and wireless speakers in a Dolby Atmos setup? —Divyesh Patel

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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Titanic
Ralph Potts  |  Mar 08, 2024
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From acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron, Titanic is an epic tale of forbidden love and courage set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic, which carried over 1,500 people to their death in the ice cold waters of the North Atlantic in the early hours of April 15, 1912. Epic in scope, grandiose in execution, it is a trans-generational film that is haunting, tragic, and engaging — especially in this special 4K Blu-ray release.

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Q Acoustics Ships Flagship 5050 Tower Speaker
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 07, 2024
U.K.-based speaker specialist Q Acoustics today announced the arrival of the 5050 tower speaker it previewed in November at Capital Audiofest.
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Linkplay Launches All-in-One, Audiophile-Grade Streaming Amp
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 07, 2024
Linkplay Technology, California-based maker of smart music streamers and an Alexa-powered streamer/alarm clock, has introduced a compact, all-in-one streaming amplifier that makes it easy for anyone with a set of beloved yet underutilized speakers to stream high-quality music from a variety of sources.
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Arcam A25 and ST5 Stereo System Review
Leslie Shapiro  |  Mar 06, 2024

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE Arcam ST5 Streamer ($799) and A25 Integrated Amp ($1,499): $2,298 (as tested)

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Gorgeous matching components
Streamlined integration
Excellent sound quality
Minus
Identical remotes
App lacks direct access to Tidal and Spotify

THE VERDICT
Combining a streaming media player and amplifier eliminates all excuses to use anything else to play music. You can add the speakers you prefer for the music you enjoy with seamless access to Tidal, Spotify, UPnP, and a USB drive powered by a 100 Wpc amplifier. What a winning combination!

Come on and admit it. Most of the time, when you stream your favorite playlist from Spotify or Tidal, you just toss it to the nearest little Bluetooth speaker you have. Or heaven forbid, just listen to it on your phone. Oh, the humanity.

While getting access to infinitely massive libraries of streaming music has become amazingly easy, listening to that music on a high-quality system still seems to be elusive. However, pairing the new Arcam A25 integrated amplifier with the also-new Arcam ST5 streaming media receiver makes it effortless to get your music from the cloud out to your oft-neglected stereo speakers.

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You Can Stream Dozens of Classics on Apple TV+ for a Limited Time
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 06, 2024
Apple TV+ is known for its quality original movies and TV series, which why it was so surprising to learn that the streaming service has begun serving up a heap of classic movies…but only for a limited time. Here are the details and how non-subscribers can watch for free.
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Pioneer Introduces AVRs for Enthusiasts on a Budget
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 06, 2024
Pioneer today introduced two richly featured AV receivers aimed squarely at home theater enthusiasts who are on a budget.
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NextLevel Acoustics Unveils Innovative Audio Art TV Speaker System
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 05, 2024
Next Level Acoustics, the New England-based custom-speaker specialist best known for making custom enclosures for Sonos soundbars, has introduced a stealth speaker system that can be custom-fitted around almost any TV.
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