Stereo

Rotel RSX-1560 7.1 A/V Receiver

The RSX-1560 is Rotel's flagship receiver in their new Series 15 audio components. The new cosmetic look of the 15 series is simply stunning and very elegant. More importantly, the 1560 posses two firsts for Rotel receivers. One is the use of Class D amplifiers, specifically Bang & Olufsen ICE power modules. Second, it decodes the latest high resolution movie codecs.

Canton Reference 5.2 DC Floor-Standing Speakers

Back in mid-2005, I auditioned Canton's new Vento line of speakers with an entire surround package, (although the matching sub had yet to be released). I found them impeccably designed and crafted, and they sounded terrific. In this review, I take a look and listen to the Canton Reference 5.2 DC tower (floor-standing) speakers. More-terrific is what I found.

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Marvell Expands Presence in the Living Room

Marvell 88DE2750 with second-generation award-winning Qdeo video processing implemented in advanced 65nm process provides improved
image quality at lower price points
CES 2009, LAS VEGAS, Nevada, January 8, 2009â€" Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) today introduced the Marvell 88DE2750 digital video format converter with second generation, award-winning Qdeo video processing for Blu-ray players and recorders, set-top-boxes, networked media players, digital TVs and other high-definition home theatre devices.

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SIM2 Grows Popular DOMINO Series

Miramar, FL-July 2008-Italian manufacturer SIM2, whose striking high-performance home theater projectors are known worldwide for their pristine video, has added a new, aggressively priced model to its popular DOMINO series. SIM2 DOMINO D60 DLP front projection system delivers stunning 1080p full-HD imaging at the highly competitive $5000 US price point, where with SIM2's reputation for superb performance and unequalled style it will stand as a unique solution for discerning yet budget-conscious home theater enthusiasts.

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