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Marantz Announces Low-Profile Atmos AV Receiver
SV Staff  |  Apr 26, 2016
Marantz is kicking off its 2016 home theater line-up with an affordable, low-profile 7.2-channel network AV receiver aimed at design- and space-conscious enthusiasts who don’t want to compromise on performance.
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Audio Video News
Universal to Release Movies on 4K UHD Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Apr 25, 2016
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced plans to progressively roll out a “broad selection” of films on 4K Ultra HD (UHD) Blu-ray and in UHD digital formats beginning this summer, helping to push the total number of UHD titles expected to be released in 2016 to more than 100.
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B&O Play Unveils Sleek Bluetooth Speaker
SV Staff  |  Apr 22, 2016
B&O Play, a division of Denmark’s Bang & Olufsen that focuses on portable products, has introduced a sleek take-anywhere Bluetooth speaker designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand.
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Audio Video News
Intelligent Adventure Cam Does the Editing for You
SV Staff  |  Apr 22, 2016
Frodo—yes, Frodo as in the famous Hobbit—looks like a watch but it’s actually a wearable camera. And not just any camera.
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Audio Video News
Pop Superstar Prince Dead at 57
SV Staff  |  Apr 21, 2016
The flamboyant rock performer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince was found dead this morning at his suburban Minnesota home, his publicist confirmed in a statement earlier today. He was 57.
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Audio Video News
Update: The Road to Next Gen TV Broadcasting
SV Staff  |  Apr 21, 2016
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) recently filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to let broadcasters and TV companies voluntarily switch to the next-gen ATSC 3.0 TV standard for delivering Ultra HD (UHD) TV and immersive audio via formats such as Dolby Atmos.
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Throwback Thursday
Flashback to 1964: First Picturephone Call
SV Staff  |  Apr 21, 2016
Fifty-two years ago this month, AT&T made the first transcontinental Picturephone call between test stations in Disneyland in Anaheim California and the New York World’s Fair, foreshadowing the modern day video chatting we now take for granted. It was an inauspicious start...
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Pioneer Adds 2 Budget AV Receivers to 2016 Lineup
SV Staff  |  Apr 20, 2016
Pioneer today announced the addition of two AV receivers to its 2016 lineup: the 7.2-channel VSX-1131 ($600) and 5.2-channel VSX-831 ($450).
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Emotiva Announces “Affordable High-End” Electronics Line
SV Staff  |  Apr 20, 2016
Emotiva Audio has announced a line of amplifiers and stereo preamp/tuners designed to deliver “audiophile power and performance at price points that allow a far larger segment of the market to enjoy high-end audio.”
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Other Tech
What You Need to Know About Hi-Res Audio
SV Staff  |  Apr 19, 2016
Trying to get a handle on Hi-Res Audio and how it relates to your enjoyment of music? Get answers to frequently-asked questions.
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