Ken C. Pohlmann

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Escient FireBall DVDM-100 DVD and Music Manager
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Apr 14, 2004

The FireBall DVDM-100 isn't a DVD player. It's not an AM/FM receiver or a power amplifier. In fact, without supporting equipment and an Internet connection, it's not good for much at all. But once it's connected, you may never want to go back to non-FireBall playback again.

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Shopping Made Simple: One Player Fits All
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Feb 10, 2004

Listings compiled by Peter Pachal Photo by Tony Cordoza Nothing's more frustrating than trying to fit a square peg into a round hole - except possibly trying to play a multichannel Super Audio CD on a DVD-Video player.

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Custom Installation How-To
Denon DVD-2200 Universal DVD/SACD Player
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Dec 29, 2003

Photos by Tony Cordoza When the DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD formats were launched, critics bemoaned the start of yet another format war, knowing that when incompatible formats compete, consumers often don't buy either one. Instead, they wait to see which format is left standing.

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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
The Lion King's New Roar
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Nov 02, 2003
Photos by Michelle Hood Disney has always stood above every other studio when it comes to animation.
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Omnifi DMS1 Wi-Fi Media Receiver
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Oct 20, 2003

Photo by Tony Cordoza

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Custom Installation How-To
Tapeless Video Recorders
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Oct 20, 2003
Photos by Tony Cordoza Not so long ago, the VCR reigned supreme. Much like the proverbial chicken in every pot, there was a VCR in every house. If you wanted to time-shift the soap opera that your job inconveniently caused you to miss, you programmed your VCR. If you wanted to watch a movie, you turned to your trusty VCR.
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Yamaha MusicCAST Wi-Fi Multiroom Audio System
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Sep 24, 2003
Photos by Tony Cordoza Take a good look at the Yamaha MusicCAST system: it just might be a glimpse into the future of home audio entertainment. The MCX-1000 server (above), essentially a CD recorder on steroids crossed with a digital music server, provides two main improvements over traditional playback devices.
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Finding the Perfect Speakers
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Aug 19, 2003

Ilustrations by Gary Locke Do you really care? - about home-entertainment gear, that is. If you're only browsing through this issue in the doctor's waiting room, it might be low on your list.

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Custom Installation How-To
DVD Dimensions
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 10, 2003

Opening photo, remotes, and back panels by JaymeThornton.com

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Inifinity Alpha Home Theater Speaker System
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 09, 2003
Photos by Tony Cordoza Choosing a set of speakers is the most subjective part of buying a home theater system.
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