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Faroudja demonstrated their near-HDTV quality upscaling for DVD players.
Faroudja projector demos showcased some of the best picture quality at the
convention. |
Faroudja’s DVP 1510 Digital Video Processor
features an internal DVD drive, an audiophile audio stage, and HDCP
compatibility. (MSRP $9,995) |
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Faroudja’s DVP1010 (MSRP $4,995) is
optimized for digital displays, and can take
any analog source and convert it for DVI
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Yamaha displayed its new LPX-510 LCD projector (MSRP $5000), which is
equipped with three 0.7" 720p (1280 x 720 pixel) LCD panels and
said to have 1000 ANSI lumens brightness. |
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Audiopax from Brazil demoed their 30-Watt single-ended-design M88 monoblock
amplifier ($12,990) driving the Ref100 speaker ($12,990/pair). |
MBL showed their distinct-looking and amazing-sounding 101E speakers
($44,900/pair) driven by MBL electronics. |
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Music Hall displayed its soon-to-be-released Maven
Stereo Receiver
($1,495), which boasts excellent features such as two digital inputs with upsampling,
five analog inputs, three video inputs, 100 W/channel, and full
remote control. |
The strange looking Gilmore Audio Model 2 speakers ($19,500/pair) were on
display in the Glacier Audio room. |
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Cyrus Audio displayed a set of hi-fi components in
compact and good-looking
packages. |
This extraordinary looking speaker is the top of the line floorstander
from Wilson Benesch, called the Chimera ($20,900/pair). |
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Sherwood displayed its new R-965 receiver ($1999), which is loaded with
features such as 7.1 channels, DPL IIx processing, DTS 96/24, and 7
x 120 W amplifier. |
The new 688 remote ($249) was on display at the Harmony booth. This remote
control has improved buttons and dedicated functionalities for digital
video recorders. |
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JVC displayed and demoed its new DLA-HD2K projector and processor system
($30,000/system), which is based on its DiLA technology and Faroudja
processing. |
Tenor Audio demoed its gorgeous-looking 300Hp amplifier ($37,000/pair),
which is a monoblock and capable of delivering 300 W. |
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Epos showcased its 3-way floorstanding speakers (M22, $1,995/pair) and the
bookshelf speakers (M12.2, $895/pair), which were driven by Creek
electronics.
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Lamm introduced its new monaural power amplifier, called the Model ML2.1
($29,290/pair). It is single-ended tube-based with pure class A operation
and rated at 18 W. |
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