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Can You Recommend an HDR-Capable HDMI Splitter?
Al Griffin  |  Jun 14, 2018
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Q I have searched extensively for an HDMI splitter that will let me connect a high dynamic range source to both my new Dolby Vision-capable Vizio TV and my legacy Anthem receiver (for lossless audio). Oppo’s UDP-203 Ultra HD Blu-ray player has dual HDMI outputs and supports Dolby Vision. It also has an HDMI input that would enable passthrough of another HDR-capable source like a Chromecast Ultra, Roku Ultra, Fire TV, or Apple TV 4K. Here’s my question: Is there a less expensive option than the Oppo that would deliver the same result? —Andy Lutz / Houston, TX

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And the (McIntosh) Movie Is…
SV Staff  |  Jun 14, 2018
Yesterday, we posted a photo of this movie scene and asked if you could identify the film. While the obvious focus is actress Cate Blanchett, S&V readers know the real star of the scene is the McIntosh gear, whose cool blue power meters scream for attention.
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Elite Screen Gets Greenguard Certification
SV Staff  |  Jun 13, 2018
Elite Screens has announced that its MaxWhite B Matte projection screen material is now Greenguard Gold-certified.
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McIntosh Goes Hollywood: Can You Name the Film?
SV Staff  |  Jun 13, 2018
There’s no mistaking those iconic blue power meters — a hallmark of McIntosh Labs audio gear — but can you guess the movie this scene belongs to?
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Samsung Teams with Steinway Lyngdorf to Create the ‘Ultimate’ AV Experience
SV Staff  |  Jun 13, 2018
Samsung has partnered with the Denmark’s Steinway Lyngdorf to deliver a home entertainment experience that draws on cutting-edge gear from each company.
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Sonos and IKEA Collaborate On Smart Speaker
SV Staff  |  Jun 12, 2018
Sonos has been in the news a lot lately with the recent announcement of its Alexa-enabled Beam soundbar and the introduction of a couple dozen Sonos-certified AV receivers. Now the company that created the market for wireless speakers more than a decade ago is teaming with Swedish furniture king IKEA to create a speaker “aimed at coordinating sound and design in the home.”
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Video Projectors—The Short (Throw) Story
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jun 12, 2018
I covered the pros and cons of choosing a projector or a flat screen set in a blog late last year. But a new candidate makes it worth a second look. That technology is the short throw projector, currently being heavily promoted by several manufacturers. Many of these devices are still pricey, but a few models that are at least competitive with premium flat screen sets are now available, with more sure to come...
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HiFiMan Targets Smartphone Listening with New Planar Headphones
SV Staff  |  Jun 12, 2018
HiFiMan is at it again, this time expanding its line with open-back planar-magnetic headphones designed to bring out the best of smartphones and other portable devices.
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Pioneer’s New 9.2-Ch AVR Targets Cinephiles, Gamers
SV Staff  |  Jun 11, 2018
Pioneer has pulled the wraps off a mid-priced AV receiver that targets cinephiles and gamers with the lure of an “ultimate” surround sound experience.
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French Start-Up Launches Smart Internet Radio
SV Staff  |  Jun 11, 2018
French start-up Prizm today announced the worldwide launch of a smart internet radio that plays the kind of music you want to hear when you walk into the room and hit Play.
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