Scott Wilkinson

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Stax SR-007 MK2 Headphones
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 23, 2010
For most audiophiles, speakers are the last link in the signal chain before the music reaches their ears. But the acoustic interaction between the speakers and the room can cause all sorts of problems that are completely avoided by using headphones instead. And the ultimate headphones are widely considered to come from Japanese maker Stax, especially the flagship SR-007 MK2. Unlike most products I profile here, I actually got to try these amazing headphones for myself, and it was an experience not soon forgotten.
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Digital Projection HIGHlite Cine 260 DLP Projector
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 20, 2010
As my previous profiles of the Titan Reference and Titan Reference 3D projectors from Digital Projection International (DPI) make clear, they are nothing if not ultimate gear. But if $70,000 to $104,500 is a bit too much for your bank account, you can still get 3-chip DLP performance for much less with the company's HIGHlite Cine 260 models.
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Home Theater Geeks Podcast
Podcast 31: Walt Husak
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 18, 2010  |  Published: Aug 19, 2010
Walt Husak, Director of Image Technologies at Dolby Labs, explains the three types of digital-cinema 3D, why Dolby 3D is called "color interference" technology, how 3D is delivered to the home, what makes good and bad 3D, why most 3D content is animated rather than live-action, 2D-to-3D conversion, and answers to chat-room questions.

Run Time: 49:14

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Wireless Audio, Dynamic Contrast, 3D PJs
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 18, 2010
Going Wireless
I have some very good wired speakers. How can I convert them to wireless in order to have more flexibility in placement? I do not want wires going throughout the room.
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Eminent Technology TRW-17 Rotary Subwoofer
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 17, 2010
And now for something completely different—a subwoofer that looks like a fan and can reproduce frequencies down to 1Hz and below. Yep, you read that right—1Hz and below. Developed by Bruce Thigpen and available from Eminent Technology, the Thigpen Rotary Woofer Model 17 (TRW-17) breaks entirely new ground at the very bottom of the sonic spectrum.
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Chord SPM 14000 Ultimate Monoblock Power Amp
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 16, 2010
When I came across Stereophile's review of the SPM 14000 Ultimate monoblock power amp from UK-based Chord Electronics, I knew I had to cover it here. Hey, any product with the word "Ultimate" in its name is fair game for Ultimate Gear! And it's the perfect mate to the CPA 8000 preamp, which I profiled last April.
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Sonus Faber Fenice Speaker
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 13, 2010
The Italian high-end bastion Sonus Faber is well known among audiophiles for its superb speakers. Just over a month ago, the company introduced its latest creation—the Fenice—at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice.
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Home Theater Geeks Podcast
Podcast 30: Kevin Collins
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 12, 2010
Kevin Collins, Microsoft's Director of Custom Installation Channel, Connected TV Business, Entertainment and Devices Division, reminisces about HD DVD and gets geeky about Windows Media Server, including broadcast tuners, NICs, Ethernet switches, Xbox 360 as media-center extender, downloading movies, UltraViolet DRM, and answers to listener questions.

Run Time: 47:59

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Audio Research Reference 610T Monoblock Amplifier
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 12, 2010
According to the company's website, Audio Research is one of the oldest continuously operating manufacturers in American audio, having opened its doors in 1970. Among its many current products is the flagship Reference 610T monoblock power amp.
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Sharp Quattron, Hard of Hearing, Kuro Spoilage
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 11, 2010
Oh My!
I was listening to Leo Laporte's recent "Tech Guy" podcast on which you discussed Sharp televisions and their new Quattron technology, which uses four colors (red, green, blue, and yellow). I agree with your comments that the goal should be to accurately reproduce the original colors. Is this technology akin to inkjet printers using more than three inks to more accurately reproduce colors? Do you know if Sharp is trying to create "extra" color or using a new technique to reproduce color content that isn't being properly generated?
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