The Space Between Us – Blu-ray Movie Review

This is the story of a young man who was born on Mars and lived there until he was sixteen. While on Mars, he engaged in an online friendship with a female Earthling of about the same age. Since his actual existince was shielded from the public eye, he was not able to directly explain their aloof relationship. He convinces the head of the Mars...

Emotiva BasX Surround Sound System Preview

For the first time in its history, the Emotiva company is offering a full entry-level surround sound system called the BasX (Basic-X) line. I find this particularly interesting because I’ve previously reviewed (and bought with my own money, and for full price) the Emotiva BasX stereo gear, including the PT-100 preamp...

Pioneer

Pioneer Launches 2 ELITE AVRs

Pioneer Home Entertainment USA today unveiled two new 7.2-channel network AV receivers: Elite VSX-LX302 (MSRP $799 USD / $949.99 CAD) and the Elite VSX-LX102 (MSRP $599 USD / $749.99 CAD). Both AV receivers boast supremely clear and accurate Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ playback in home theater environments and come with a host of networking and streaming features, including Chromecast built-in...

Munich High End Show 2017

Paradigm highlighted its Canadian roots at High End Munich 2017, with a pair of red Persona 7Fs. The full Persona line was on display at the show, including the Persona 9H; modelled after Concept 4F, which debuted at High End Munich 2015.

Bryston BDA-3 DAC Preview

Bryston BDA-3 DAC Preview

Bryston brings to us a recent update to their line of digital components, the BDA-3 external DAC. “What, another DAC” you say. True, we appear to have been tripping over them lately with all the scads of DACs that seem to have been released by every brand under the sun. So, what distinguishes the BDA-3...