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May 2016 New Gear
SV Staff  |  May 02, 2016
A dazzling OLED TV, UHD Blu-ray player, multifunctional surround speaker, and more.
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Audio Video News
DEG Reports Strong Sales of 4K/UHD TVs & Discs
SV Staff  |  May 02, 2016
Consumers have purchased more than 7 million 4K Ultra HD (UHD) TVs since they first hit the market in 2013, according to a new report from the Digital Entertainment Group (DEG).
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April 2016 Top Picks at a Glance
SV Staff  |  Apr 29, 2016
Looking back over our Top Pick posts in April, we find a small, eclectic collection of AV gear that we can recommend without reservation. Most intriguing is a super compact projector that delivers shocking value—and brightness—for considerably less than a grand.
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Sony Announces HDR Update for VPL-VW365ES Projector
SV Staff  |  Apr 28, 2016
Sony announced that it is bringing high dynamic range (HDR) capability to the $10,000 VPL-VW365ES home theater projector it introduced last fall. Current owners will be able to add the feature with a firmware update.
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Yamaha Intros $180 Receiver with Bluetooth
SV Staff  |  Apr 28, 2016
Yamaha today unveiled an entry-level stereo receiver that puts a new spin on a classic audio theme with the inclusion of Bluetooth connectivity.
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Throwback Thursday
Flashback 2003: Apple Launches iTunes Store
SV Staff  |  Apr 28, 2016
Original (left) and current iTunes logos.

Thirteen years ago today Apple launched the iTunes Music Store, allowing music lovers to buy and download music from top artists in digital form instead of having to copy MP3 files or ripping CDs into iTunes.

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Sound & Vision Tech Tidbits April
SV Staff  |  Apr 27, 2016
LG webOS 3.0 has a unified Channel Plus list that integrates streaming with broadcast channels including free and premium content. You can even control other LG smart appliances through the home network...
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Iconic Brands Hafler and Dynaco Make a Comeback
SV Staff  |  Apr 27, 2016
Two iconic amplifier brands from decades past are coming together under the aegis of Canadian distributor-turned-manufacturer Radial Engineering Ltd., which is staging a global launch of the brands at the High End 2016 show in Munich, Germany, May 5-8.
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Try-Before-You-Buy Service Adds Audio
SV Staff  |  Apr 27, 2016
San Francisco-based startup Lumoid has added headphones and portable Bluetooth speakers to its try-before-you-buy service, which lets you effectively rent photography and video gear, drones, and wearable fitness trackers for two weeks before making a purchase.
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Onkyo Unveils Atmos-Ready Home Theater in a Box
SV Staff  |  Apr 26, 2016
And you thought home theater in a box was dead… Not only is HTiB not dead, Onkyo has announced plans to introduce a Dolby Atmos-equipped 5.1.2-channel home theater box system in May.
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