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Benchmark DAC1 USB

Jason Victor Serinus

My initial review of the DAC1 Digital-to-Analog Converter appeared in these pages toward the end of 2003. As I wrote at that time, Allen Burdick of Benchmark Media explained that the DAC1, then retailing for $850, was designed with the recording engineer in mind. Since then, the DAC1 has continued to make waves in the audiophile community.

DACs
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Paradigm In-Wall speakers

Caster Communications

Ontario, Canada – January  21, 2008 –- Paradigm Electronics Inc., an international leader in speaker design and manufacturing, today added two new in-wall “LCR” speaker systems to its ever-expanding line of high-end custom install products. Unbeatable placement flexibility and premium component parts (including design and technology from the company’s award-winning freestanding Signature and Studio Series) allow SIG-LCR 5 and SA-LCR 3 to turn any wall into a dynamic performer.

In-Wall / On-Wall Speakers
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Anthem Room Correction

Caster Communications

Anthem's new Room Correction System for the Anthem Statement Digital Audio/Video Processors uses cutting-edge technology to optimize the speaker/room interface to achieve the target response” in any listening room.

Audio Calibration
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Sennheiser Flexible FLX 70 Bluetooth Headset

Nicoll PR

LAS VEGAS—January 2008—Sennheiser Communications is expanding its premium Bluetooth wireless headset line-up with the new FLX 70. Comfort and unparalleled sound quality are the keystones of this flexible mobile headset, which incorporates over 60-years worth of Sennheiser’s renowned audio expertise combined with the hearing health care knowledge of the William Demant Holding Group.

Headphone and Earphone Reviews

APC S20 Power Conditioner with Battery Backup

Steve Smallcombe

When I was asked to review the APC S20, a power conditioner with battery backup, I didn’t fully appreciate how important or perfect this unit would be in controlling and protecting the gear in our Home Theater, but after using it for a few months, I now consider the APC S20 an essential part of our setup.

Power Conditioners

Integra DTC-9.8 THX Ultra2 7.1 SSP

Sandy Bird

The SSP (Surround Sound Processor) world has been a sad place for the last couple of years.  All the mass market companies were implementing HDMI on just about every model of receiver they had, but all the high-end SSP companies hesitated, because HDMI versions kept changing.

Processors

THX

Secrets

The THX logo may be seen on surround processors, amplifiers, and speakers...

Primers