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Torus Power AVR20 Toroidal Isolation Power Transformer

Torus Power AVR20 Toroidal Isolation Power Transformer Review

Jim Clements

Torus Power makes power isolation transformers for all applications. Their lineup includes the TOT, RM, AVR and wall-mount series. These products provide surge suppression and power isolation for high quality audio or home theater systems. The AVR20 model reviewed here is rated up to 20-amps and features automatic voltage regulation. It not only protects your equipment, but it allows your system to shine like never before.

Power Conditioners
Telluride 2017

Telluride 2017

Rick Schmidt

Telluride attendance is still going strong, even in the ultra-expensive “Patron-Pass” category. However, even with a swell in the numbers of Patrons, who enter the theaters ahead of all others, we had little trouble getting into the movies we wanted to see.

Show Reports, Film Festivals and Concerts
Audio by Van Alstine DVA 850 Mono-Block Amplifiers Review

Audio by Van Alstine DVA 850 Mono-Block Amplifiers Review

Todd Cooperider

The Audio by Van Alstine DVA 850 Mono-Block amplifiers offer the highest performance and technology currently available from their extensive lineup. With a mas -0sive power output of 850 watts, this hybrid tube/transistor design provides an extremely accurate reproduction, with virtually none coloration found in some all-tube or all solid-state designs.

Power Amplifiers
Super Geek Guide to Tweaking ARC-2

Super Geek Guide to Tweaking ARC-2

David A. Rich, Ph.D.

Welcome to my continuing examination of the ARC-2 room correction system with some Dirac comparisons and usage suggestions thrown in. Dirac will have it own Guide to Tweaking coming up later. As a Super Geek, you are willing to try things that may make things worse, understand...

Technical Reviews
cabin in the woods

The Cabin in the Woods – 4K UHD Blu-ray Movie Review

Jim Milton

A rambunctious group of five college friends steal away for a weekend of debauchery in an isolated country cabin, only to be attacked by horrific supernatural creatures in a night of endless terror and bloodshed. Sound familiar? Just wait. As the teens begin to exhibit standard horror movie behavior, a group of technicians...

Movie Reviews
CEDIA 2017

CEDIA 2017 Intro

Secrets

CEDIA 2017 is being held in beautiful, sunny San Diego. The San Diego Convention Center will host over 500 exhibitors who will be catering to and connecting with the attendees within the home theater and technology community. Check out the show coverage by SECRETS Co Editor...

Show Reports, Film Festivals and Concerts

ELAC Uni-Fi Slim 5.1 Speaker System Review

Carlo Lo Raso

The ELAC Uni-Fi Slim 5.1 Speaker System is a stylish and well-designed speaker line whose components can deliver resounding performance when used either individually or as a complete system. Designed by acclaimed speaker engineer Andrew Jones, ELAC’s Uni-Fi line is available in two versions. We are reviewing the “Slim” versions, which were originally designed for the European market and have narrower front baffles with deeper overall cabinets and two satin paint finishes. The “Standard” versions have wider front baffles, are not quite as deep and have a different brushed vinyl finish. Both versions are said to sound identical although the “Slims” command a higher price due to the aesthetics. Be assured though, the price-to-performance ratio of either version is quite exceptional. Thank you ELAC. It’s good to have options!

Surround Sound Speaker Systems