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Apogee initially made its name with special anti-aliasing filters that solved many of the early problems associated with digital audio. Later, Apogee's complete...

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Arcam UDP411 Universal Blu-ray Player Review

Chris Eberle

If you're looking for a high-end audio player that happens to play DVDs and Blu-rays, British boutique manufacturer Arcam has a new component for consideration, the UDP411 Universal Blu-ray Player. With premium Burr-Brown DACs and a balanced analog output, it might just be the ideal complement to an audiophile-grade system.

Universal Players

Can Blu-ray Movie Picture Quality be Measured Digitally?

Chris Eberle

When you review Blu-ray movies for picture quality is it possible to also show if the Blu-rays pass 3:2 pulldown, and have chroma issues, like when you review Blu-ray players? Basically have a digital way of measuring how good the picture quality is on a Blu-ray movie? This way we could find the ultimate Blu-ray for picture quality.

- Carl M
Wake Forest, NC

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American Sniper – Blu-ray Movie Review

Jim Clements

Directed by Clint Eastwood, this film is the true story of an American war hero, Chris Kyle (played by Bradley Cooper) who received incredible accolades by being awarded two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars among many other commendations for his service in the Iraq War.  Kyle, a Texas native, served as a Navy SEAL.  He was most specifically a sniper who protected U.S. convoys...

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Bluesound Wireless Multi-room Music System Review

Yongki Go, Ph.D.

Bluesound is a relatively new player in the world of wireless multi-room music system. Its products, however, demonstrate maturity way beyond the company's young age. The products from the Bluesound ecosystem reviewed here: the Vault, Powernode, Duo, and Pulse, instill quite a positive impression and excitement on the future trend of wireless music systems.

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