Scott Wilkinson

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Chord CPA8000 Preamp
Scott Wilkinson  |  Apr 05, 2010

Great Britain has long been home to many excellent high-end audio companies, including <A href="http://www.chordelectronics.co.uk">Chord Electronics</A>. One of its newest offerings is the uncompromising CPA8000, Chord's ultimate 2-channel preamp.

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Magico Ultimate II Speaker
Scott Wilkinson  |  Apr 02, 2010

When I ran across the Ultimate II speaker from <A href="http://www.magico.net">Magico</A>, I knew I had to profile it here&#151;hey, the name says it all! This 5-way, horn-loaded monster stands 7.5 feet tall and weighs 800 pounds, and from all reports I've read, it sounds just as impressive as it looks.

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Quantum Sound
Scott Wilkinson  |  Apr 01, 2010

One of the hallmarks of twentieth-century physics is the development of quantum mechanics, which describes the properties of matter and energy at very small scales. At its heart, this highly abstruse and esoteric branch of physics is actually quite simple: all matter and energy ultimately consists of discrete units or "packets" called quanta.

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Crystal Cable Arabesque Speaker
Scott Wilkinson  |  Apr 01, 2010

What is it with glass speaker enclosures? I've profiled several such speakers here, but I remain puzzled by this choice of cabinet material. Is glass really that much better than MDF, wood, carbon fiber, or other materials? <A href="http://www.crystalcable.com">Crystal Cable</A> seems to think so&#151;this Dutch high-end cable company recently got into the speaker business with the striking Arabesque.

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Motion Blur, Onkyo Results, Top LED-LCDs
Scott Wilkinson  |  Mar 31, 2010
Blurred Vision
Do you think motion blur on LCD TVs is still a big issue? I just watched Star Trek last night on my new LG 55LH40 and didn't notice any type of blur.
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Home Theater Geeks Podcast
Podcast 14: Floyd Toole
Scott Wilkinson  |  Mar 30, 2010  |  Published: Mar 31, 2010
Floyd Toole, retired Vice President of Acoustical Engineering for Harman International, talks about live vs. recorded music, 2-channel vs. multichannel music, concert halls and small home-theater rooms, subwoofer placement, subjective vs. objective evaluations of speakers, and more.

Run Time: 1:28:45

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Projector Reviews
Digital Projection M-Vision Cine LED DLP Projector
Scott Wilkinson  |  Mar 29, 2010

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
Price: $15,995 (with zoom lens; $16,995 with fixed lens) At A Glance: No lamp replacement • Superb color and detail • Excellent video processing • Real-world blacks could be deeper

LED Comes on Strong

Ever since I first heard about front projectors with LED light sources, the idea has intrigued me. Before RPTVs imploded, a few LED-illuminated models were available. Now, front projectors that use this technology have begun to appear.

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Purevox PV-Flagship Turntable
Scott Wilkinson  |  Mar 29, 2010

According to <A href="http://www.pure-vox.com">Purevox</A>, the company is "a new brand, a new guy in the hi-fi industry." If so, it's initial offerings are mighty impressive, at least in terms of design and price. Take, for example, the PV-Flagship turntable, which employs magnetic suspension to levitate the belt-driven main platter 2 centimeters above the subplatter, eliminating any friction between them.

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Simaudio Moon Evolution Pre/Pro & Power Amp
Scott Wilkinson  |  Mar 26, 2010

The Moon brand from Canadian high-end stalwart <A href="http://www.simaudio.com">Simaudio</A> is well known among audiophiles, but I didn't realize that its premium Moon Evolution line also includes some multichannel home-theater products. Submitted for your consideration are the CP-8 preamp/processor, HDS-8 HDMI switcher, and MC-8 modular multichannel power amp.

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Vincent C-60 CD Player
Scott Wilkinson  |  Mar 25, 2010

The debate over the sound of vacuum tubes versus solid-state audio electronics has endured since the invention of the transistor, and it's not likely to be settled any time soon. With the new C-60 CD player from Australian boutique maker <A href="http://www.vincentaudio.com.au">Vincent Audio</A>, there's no need to decide&#151;you can switch between its tube-based and solid-state output stages as desired.

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