Scott Wilkinson

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GoldenEar TritonCinema Speaker System
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 24, 2011
One of the biggest audio sensations at CES wasn't a megabucks speaker—it was the Triton Two tower from GoldenEar Technology. The company was recently started by Sandy Gross and Don Givogue, who had been partners at Definitive Technology (Gross also co-founded Polk), to raise the bar on speaker performance and value. They seem to have hit a home run with the Triton Two, which is available in a stereo pair or as part of the TritonCinema multichannel system for a price that will surprise you.
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Do You Suffer From 3D Sickness?
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 21, 2011
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Devialet D-Premier Integrated Amp/DAC
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 21, 2011
Among the standout gems at CES this year was the D-Premier integrated amp/DAC from French newcomer Devialet. Distributed in the US by Audio Plus Services, the D-Premier serves as the stylish hub of a high-performance 2-channel audio system.
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Trenner & Friedl Duke Speaker
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 20, 2011
As always, there was no shortage of ultra-high-end speakers at CES this year. Among the most impressive was the magnificent Duke from Austrian speaker maker Trenner & Friedl.
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Home Theater Geeks Podcast
Podcast 50: Barb Gonzalez
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 19, 2011
Barb Gonzalez, aka the Simple Tech Guru and the first female geek to appear on the podcast, shares her extensive experience with network media players and streamers, downloading to own or rent versus streaming, why she doesn't like Roku but does like Apple TV and Western Digital's Live Hub, the ins and outs of various online content providers such as Netflix and Vudu, getting content from one place to another around the home, physical media versus online streaming, and answers to chat-room questions.

Run Time: 51:21

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Gone But Not Forgotten
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 18, 2011
And so the sun has set on another CES—as it did over these train tracks as I wended my way home—but that doesn't mean our coverage is over. Stay tuned for more videos we shot at the show, which will continue to be posted over the course of this week.

What will we see and hear at next year's confab? More 3D video and audio, more tablets and apps, and more than a few surprises, I'm sure. Meanwhile, UAV will continue to bring you the ultimate in all things audio and video. Here's to a great 2011!

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CES 2011 Audio Wrap-Up
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 18, 2011
Interestingly, 3D was the watchword in audio as well as video at CES this year. Many people apply the term "3D" to 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound, but I think this is a mistake. In such systems, the speakers are located mostly in a 2D plane—yes, the surround speakers are often elevated, but they are also typically very diffuse, so the sense of height is limited, especially since auditory directionality is less sensitive behind us than it is in front. Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz add front-height channels, which does more to enhance the 3D soundfield.
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CES 2011 Video Wrap-Up
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 17, 2011
Photo by Thomas J. Norton

Of the video trends I followed at CES this year, the most obvious were more evolutionary than revolutionary—more 3D models and more online apps in what are being called Smart TVs by more than one manufacturer. These apps are also available in Blu-ray players and tablets, providing various ways to access an ever-wider range of online content as well as media files stored on networked devices within the home.

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Elemental Totem
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 14, 2011

Totem Acoustic's president and chief designer Vince Bruzzese talks about the company's new Element line of speakers.

T+A Does Blu-ray & Big Speakers
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jan 14, 2011

German high-end maker T+A introduces an A/V receiver with integrated Blu-ray player and massive new speaker as discussed by CEO Siegfried Amft.

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