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Jupiter Ascending – Blu-ray Movie Review

Jim MiltonJune 1, 2015

A young woman discovers her destiny as an heiress of intergalactic nobility and must fight to protect the inhabitants of Earth from an ancient and destructive industry.

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JJ’s Now-and-Then Blog – The Declining Quality of Consumer Products

John E. Johnson, Jr.June 1, 2015

Have you noticed the decline in the quality of many products that you have been purchasing over they last few years, but the prices have been going up? What gives?

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Wireworld® Now Shipping Nano Series

SecretsJune 1, 2015

Patented DNA Helix® design delivers sonic superiority in surprisingly small package (more…)...

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Blackhat – Blu-ray Movie Review

Jim ClementsMay 29, 2015

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Bryston Unveils High-Performance Integrated Audio Device Available for BDP-2 Music Player

SecretsMay 28, 2015

Improved performance and integrated circuit topology highlight in-house manufactured device for new and existing BDP-2 owners (more…)...

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Introducing HM901S: HiFiMAN Upgrades Reference High-Res Music Player

SecretsMay 28, 2015

Company's New 901 Model Raises the Bar on What is Possible with Portable Audio (more…)...

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The Loft – Blu-ray Movie Review

Chris EberleMay 27, 2015

Five married men buy a loft to use as a private getaway for their extra-marital affairs and fantasies. When a dead woman is discovered on the bed, their trust and friendship is put to the test.

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OPPO PM-3 Over-the-Ear Headphones Review

Carlo Lo RasoMay 27, 2015

OPPO has recently released a third model in their over-the-ear headphones line, the brand new PM-3. The other two models in the lineup are named, logically, the OPPO PM-1 and PM-2.

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What is the best crossover frequency for my 5.2 home theater set up?

Piero GabucciMay 26, 2015

I am finishing up setting up my 5.2 home theater and was wondering what is the best crossover frequency for my speakers including my two subwoofers. I read 80hz is standard but wanted to get your opinion to get the best sound.

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San Jose, CA

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BenQ treVolo, World’s First Electrostatic Bluetooth® Speaker, Now Available in Stylish Silver

SecretsMay 20, 2015

High-End Portable Audio Product Continues to Transform the Listening Experience for Hi-Fi Lovers (more…)...

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Resolving Audio Dropouts, what to do?

Robert KozelMay 20, 2015

What do you recommend to resolve audio dropouts on my Denon avrx1100w? Whatever I watch, the audio drops out for a second sporadically. I use this receiver with Totem Acoustic Rainmakers and Pioneer bookshelf speakers.

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NAD Masters Series M12 Preamplifier and M22 Stereo Power Amplifier Review

Jim ClementsMay 18, 2015

The trailblazing staff at NAD just released all new top line stereo separates. The M12 preamp features a pure digital design with a modular case that is fully upgradeable for future signal formats or improved circuitry.

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The Evolution Continues as HEOS™ by Denon Takes Wireless Multi-Room Sound Indoors, Outdoors Wherever the Music Takes You

SecretsMay 14, 2015

Introducing the totally portable, very affordable HEOS 1 and HEOS 1 Go Pack (more…)...

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Paradigm Concept Speaker Unveiled

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Up-sampling, Aliasing, Filtering, and Ringing: A Clarification of Terminology

Kieran CoghlanMay 13, 2015

In this article, I will present some of the basics of digital signal processing, and show how these concepts are the building blocks to understanding, identifying, and discussing some undesirable artifacts in the digital media you consume.

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