Best Gear of February 2019

The month of February yielded a short but sweet list of Sound & Vision Top Picks that run the gamut from a low price/high performance 5.1 home theater speaker system and combo amp/digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to a decidedly upscale video projector that will leave enthusiasts drooling and a super refined, seven-channel power amplifier from a brand that is synonymous with “high end.” Can you guess who it is?

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Amazon stops selling Dash buttons, goofy forerunners of the connected home - CNET

Who needs Dash buttons when your printer buys its own ink now.

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Flashback 2010: Apple Sells 10 Billion Songs

Nineteen years ago this week, Apple announced that “music fans have purchased and downloaded over 10 billion songs from the iTunes Store.”

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Our 5 favorite things to do with Alexa video - CNET

There are thousands of things Alexa can do. These are our favorites.

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80 Years Strong: Legendary Canadian Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot

Legendary Canadian songwriter Gordon Lightfoot called us from his homebase in northern Ontario to discuss why he personally tunes his guitars before every show, how and why he made the choices about where his vocals appear in studio mixes, and the continuing importance of historical accuracy in his songwriting.

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NAD D 3045 Integrated DAC/Amplifier Review

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $699

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Impressive power and sonics from a sub-compact design
Dynamic enough to handle a wide range of speakers
Useful Bass EQ/subwoofer filter options
Minus
Digital conversion does not extend to 32-bit/384kHz

THE VERDICT
The D 3045 is a surprisingly powerful compact integrated amplifier with an eminently capable onboard DAC that's equally at home on the desktop or component rack.

Five years ago, when I examined NAD's $399 D 3020, the progenitor of the D 3045 before us here, I liked it—a lot. The D 3020 was among the first of what I've come to call DAC-lifiers: small-ish integrated amps with onboard digital-to-analog facilities intended for audio-streaming or computer sources and projecting at least some level of audiophile sophistication.

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Google Home app debuts color controls for smart lights - CNET

Set the mood with your color changing bulbs, no voice command required.

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JBL Link View review: The Google Assistant smart display with the best sound quality - CNET

Google Assistant's second smart speaker with a screen does loads of things well -- and turns up the sound quality.

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Roundup: Movies Headed for 4K Blu-ray (or Not)

With all the recent hullabaloo over the future of physical media, here’s a look at movies slated for release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (or not) over the next couple of months. All movies scheduled for Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray are also slated for simultaneously release on DVD, and a couple of the movies will be released digitally and on DVD (no Blu-ray).

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Is This the Videodiscapocalypse?

The recent decision by Samsung to cease selling Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray players (at least in the U.S.), reported elsewhere on this site, has been taken by many as foreshadowing the death of video on physical media. Add in Oppo’s cessation of player manufacturing last year, and the statistically significant falloff in disc sales (confirmed locally by a recent, dramatic reduction in the shelf space devoted to video discs at my nearest Best Buy), and, the news certainly isn’t encouraging.

But the imminent death of the disc isn’t yet in sight. The disc market is still profitable, and the studios haven’t yet slowed down churning out both new and older titles. Check out The Digital Bits website for their weekly lists of releases and then tell me that video discs are on life support. They may be limping, but as a wise man once said, “It ain’t over ‘till it’s over.”

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Pangea Speaker Stand Is Affordable & ‘Rock Solid’

Pangea Audio has added an affordable “one-size-fits-all” speaker stand to its stable of audio accessories.

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S&V Poll: Enthusiasts Not About to Abandon 4K Blu-ray

AV enthusiasts reaffirm their love of 4K Blu-ray in a Sound & Vision poll.

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Apple Music makes its debut on Google Home - CNET

The Google Home app shows Apple's popular music streaming service in its list of music options.

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Consumers no longer think voice assistants are mediocre - CNET

Adobe's latest report shows consumer sentiment about Alexa, Siri and others is much more positive.

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No Shortage of Blu-ray Players…Yet

Samsung turned more than a few heads last week when it confirmed that it would no longer sell Blu-ray players in the U.S. The news was particularly striking because Samsung made headlines just three years ago when it introduced the world’s first 4K/Ultra Blu-ray player — the Top Pick-designated UBD-K8500.

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WiFi Smart Plug - HUGOAI Mini Smart Outlet, Compatible with Alexa & Google Home &IFTTT, Remote Control from Anywhere, No Hub Required, WiFi Enabled Voice Control Smart Socket - CNET

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Mini Smart Plug Outlet with Timer Works with Amazon Alexa, no Hub Required, ETL and FCC listed Wifi enabled Remote Control Smart Socket by Gosund (White-3) - CNET

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IKEA and Sonos: More than just Cinnamon Rolls and Meatballs

While teased last summer, a new video just released is showcasing Symfonisk, the collaboration between smart-speaker manufacturer Sonos and IKEA, maker of meatballs, build-it-yourself furniture, and all things Swedish and practical. The speakers that will come from this new venture promise to deliver the exceptional sound that Sonos is known for with the functionality and budget-friendliness of IKEA.

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Sony Announces Pricing for New 4K TVs

Sony has announced pricing for the X950G Series of 4K LCD TVs previewed at CES 2019.

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WiFi Smart Power Strip, Tonbux Surge Protector with 4 USB Charging Ports and 4 Smart AC Plugs for Multi Outlets Power Socket Extension Cord Works with Amazon Echo & Google Home (Black) - CNET

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Amysen Smart Wi-Fi Plug,Smart Outlet Mini Socket No Hub Required, Control Your Devices from Anywhere Works with Alexa and Google Assistant - CNET

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Luntak Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Home IFTTT - CNET

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Microsoft Kinect is back, as a $399 IoT device - CNET

The Azure Kinect has the sensors of the HoloLens 2, for a fraction of the price.

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Smart Outlet No Hub Required Wifi Plug Works with Amazon Alexa Google Home IFTTT 4 Pack - CNET

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6 reasons to get a Google Home for your grandparents - CNET

Any elderly relative in your life can benefit from a smart speaker.

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Bohemian Rhapsody

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The indisputable success of Bohemian Rhapsody confirms what many of us have known for decades: Queen was one of the biggest rock bands in the world, and their late frontman Freddie Mercury was one of the singularly most polarizing and mesmerizing popular-music performers of the 20th century.

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How Long Will You Continue to Buy Discs?

Physical media took another hit this week with word that Samsung will no longer produce standard and 4K/Ultra HD Blu-ray players for sale in the U.S., leaving Sony, Panasonic, and LG to carry the BD hardware mantle.

The news comes on the heels of recent NPD VideoScan data that reveals 4K/UHD discs accounted for only 5% of sales among the top 50 titles for the week ended February 9; standard Blu-ray claimed 40% and DVD 55%. The numbers were reported by MediaPlayNews.com, which bills itself as the “voice of the home entertainment industry.”

Add to that Hollywood’s selective commitment to 4K on disc. Upcoming home video releases of The Favourite and Stan & Ollie, for example, will reportedly be released only on DVD and standard Blu-ray. Other upcoming releases that make no mention of 4K/UHD Blu-ray include Vice (due out April 2) and Holmes & Watson (due out April 9). Both movies will be released on DVD and standard Blu-ray, according to studio announcements.

Despite 4K-on-disc omissions, the Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) put a positive spin on 4K Blu-ray in its 2018 year-end report, noting that 445 4K titles were available, compared with 682 digital 4K releases. In its Q3 2018 report, DEG said sales of 4K discs at that time translated into more than $162 million.

All of which brings us to your disc buying habits and how they are changing.

Be sure to leave a comment to share your thoughts on what many believe is the beginning of the end of physical media.

How Long Will You Continue to Buy Discs?

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Samsung’s New Wireless Earbuds Are Voice-Enabled

Samsung has added voice control to the next generation of its wireless Galaxy Buds.

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The right way to clean your windows - CNET

Avoid streaking and spotting with this quick tip.

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This year Samsung, LG, GE appliances gain striking finishes, souped-up smarts - CNET

Large appliance makers will add enhanced smarts, new functions and slick finishes to their 2019 lineups.

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How to make phone calls with Google Home - CNET

You can now use your Google home like a landline phone.

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Smart switch? Psh. Leviton wants to smarten up your whole breaker box - CNET

The newly cloud-connected Leviton Load Center features intelligent circuit breakers that you can control or monitor from your phone.

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Smart Plug TanTan Wi-Fi Enabled Wireless Mini Socket 3-Pack, Timer Outlet, Work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant & IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control your Devices from Anywhere, ETL Listed - CNET

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Samsung Stops Manufacturing Blu-ray Players in U.S.

Samsung has stopped manufacturing Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players in the U.S. Could this be one more sign that physical media will ultimately disappear, only to be replaced by streaming movies and TV?

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Nativ Announces Tidal/MQA Update for Hi-Res Player

Hong Kong-based Nativ has announced a software update for its Vita high-resolution (hi-res) music player/server that adds support for Tidal Masters, which provides access to thousands of albums encoded in the high-resolution Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) format created by Meridian Audio’s Bob Stuart.

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Qobuz Hi-Res Streaming Service Launches in NYC

Paris-based hi-res music streaming and download service Qobuz officially opened its doors in the U.S. at a launch party held last week at the Devialet store in New York City’s SoHo district.

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5 Google Home Hub features you should be using - CNET

They're easy to miss, but very handy.

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U.K.'s ATC Announces CD Player/Amp-DAC Combo

Convinced the 36-year-old Compact Disc still has plenty of life left in it, U.K.-based ATC Loudspeaker Technology has announced that a new integrated amp/digital-audio converter (DAC) and matching CD player are headed for these shores.

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A Galaxy far, far away? Samsung's Bixby speaker is still a no-show - CNET

The Galaxy Home smart speaker is "a gateway to your connected life," Samsung says. But when will it get here?

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Sony VPL-VW995ES LCOS Projector Review

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $35,000

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Breathtaking image quality
Reference-level optics
Laser light source
Minus
Low light output for price point
Lacks dedicated picture mode for HDR

THE VERDICT
The Sony VPL-VW995ES delivers reference-level images with all video formats and benefits from a high-end lens that's optimized for 4K playback.

In 2018, I reviewed Sony's VPL-VW885ES 4K laser projector, a $25,000 model that I hoped would be the successor to previous Sound & Vision Top Pick winners from Sony, the VPL-VW1000 and VPL-VW1100ES, but it fell slightly short of expectations. At CEDIA 2018, Sony unveiled its VPL-VW995ES, a next-gen step-up model in the ES projector line that sported the high-end optics missing from the VW885ES plus a few new tricks. The VPL-VW995ES appears to be a true successor to the earlier designs, but at a steep $35,000, does it have the chops to command such a lofty price? Let's find out.

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SVS Announces White Finish Option for Prime Wireless

SVS today announced that the Top Pick-designated Prime Wireless speaker system introduced last fall is now available in a gloss white finish.

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Seymour-Screen Excellence Unveils ‘Budget’ Projection-Screen Masking System

Seymour-Screen Excellence aims to bring Hollywood-style screening room capabilities to a broader audience with a new, lower-priced motorized projection-screen masking system.

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How to make your Google Home Hub whisper - CNET

Hush your speaker with this scheduling setting.

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Alexa's Echo Wall Clock is up for sale again after connectivity issues - CNET

Hickory dickory dock, the clock is back in stock.

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Apple Readies Streaming Video Service for Launch

Apple is reportedly putting the finishing touches on a streaming video service it is planning to launch as early as this spring.

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How Google's Live Transcribe Will Aid the Deaf

I am an audio guy. All my life, I have been fascinated by the physics, physiology, and technology of audio. You might be surprised to know this, but my hearing is more important to me than my eyesight. But hearing is a privilege that not everyone shares.

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HiFiMan Unveils Hi-Res-Capable Bluetooth Speaker

HiFiMan has announced a wireless version of its popular Ananda planar-magnetic headphones and unveiled its first wireless speaker — a portable model that supports high-resolution streaming.

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Smart LED Bulb WiFi Dimmable E26 Multicolor Light Bulb Compatible with Alexa, Echo, Google Home and IFTTT (No Hub Required), peteme A19 60W Equivalent RGB Color Changing Bulb, 2Pack - CNET

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Samsung to Showcase 8K TVs at Experience Stores

Samsung has announced the launch of three Samsung Experience stores in the U.S.

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Amysen Wifi Smart Plug,Smart Outlet Mini Socket No Hub Required, Control Your Devices from Anywhere Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistan - CNET

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New Elite Screen Combines Best of Two Worlds

Elite Screens has developed a fixed-frame projection screen for standard-throw projectors that brings the best of two worlds together in one screen: ambient/ceiling light rejection and acoustic transparency.

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Move Over IMAX: Sony Readies Launch of Large-Format Movie Theater

Sony has announced that plans to launch an “experiential” large format movie theater system in Las Vegas to effectively compete with IMAX and Dolby Vision theaters.

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Outdoor Smart Plug, Waterproof Wifi Outlet Plug Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, Support Wireless Remote Control/Timer by Smartphone, No Hub Required - CNET

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WiFi Smart Power Strip, Tonbux Surge Protector with 4 USB Charging Ports and 4 Smart AC Plugs for Multi Outlets Power Socket Extension Cord Works with Amazon Echo & Google Home (Black) - CNET

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The 8 best tips for shopping with Alexa - CNET

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The best home coffee grinders you can buy right now - CNET

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Sawdust and Tinsel

Picture
Sound
Extras

Albert (Åke Grönberg), the aging owner and ringmaster of an impoverished travelling circus, takes the troupe to his home town in order to visit his estranged wife and sons with the hope of returning to the safe, bourgeois family nest. In reaction, his jealous young lover (the gorgeous Harriet Andersson), a horseback rider, allows a charismatic actor to seduce her.

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Acurus Unveils 16-Channel Surround Processor and Companion Amp

Acurus has introduced a 16-channel “immersive” preamp/processor and companion eight-channel amplifier for high-performance home theater/media room applications.

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8 common Amazon Echo problems and how to fix them - CNET

Let's be real, technology is far from perfect.

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25 fun games you can play with Alexa - CNET

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Severtson’s Microperf Material Now Available for Projection Screens Up to 200 Inches

Severtson Screens has announced that its acoustically transparent “microperf” material is now available for 16:9 projection screens up to 200 inches (diagonal).

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Vizio Announces President’s Day Deals on 4K TVs

Vizio today announced President’s Day deals on a half-dozen HDR-enabled 4K TVs from its 2018 lineup and a Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar sound system.

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WiFi Smart Plug 2 in 1 Dual Outlet Works Separately with Energy Monitoring and Works with Alexa Google Home IFTTT No Hub Required - CNET

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The best President's Day deals - CNET

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Upcoming Aerosmith Shows Will Be THX-Certified

Aerosmith’s “Deuces Are Wild” Las Vegas residency shows at the Park MGM don’t kick off until April 6 but the iconic rock band has already added new dates, perhaps because word has gotten around that they will be THX Live! performances. (Actually, probably not, but it’s a nice thought…)

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Bluetooth Digital Body Fat Scale from GreaterGoods, Body Composition Monitor and Smart Bathroom Scale with Secure Connected Solution for Your Data, Includes BMI, Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Water Weight - CNET

Bluetooth Digital Body Fat Scale from GreaterGoods, Body Composition Monitor and Smart Bathroom Scale with Secure Connected Solution for Your Data, Includes BMI, Body Fat, Muscle Mass, Water Weight

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Scan your frozen meals with Tovala's latest feature - CNET

Scan the Store is Tovala's newest feature that detects frozen meals.

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How to use third-party speakers with Google Home Hub - CNET

The Google Home Hub's built-in speakers aren't that great. Adding an external speaker is a quick and easy solution.

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Apple HomePod: Every tip and trick you should to know - CNET

Curious about a specific HomePod feature? Or what about those nasty rings on wood surfaces? Read this.

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McIntosh Unveils High-End Wireless Speaker System

McIntosh’s 70th Anniversary Year celebration continues today with the announcement of an upscale follow-up to the RS100 wireless speaker system introduced in 2016.

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Qobuz Hi-Res Streaming Service Up & Running in U.S.

Qobuz, the Paris-based online high-resolution (hi-res) music streaming and download service that’s been operating in Europe since 2007, is now officially open for business in the U.S.

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LG pairs washers and dishwashers with Amazon Dash ahead of KBIS - CNET

LG's recent smart appliances can reorder detergent for you.

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How to stop smoke detectors that keep going off - CNET

Because sometimes there really is smoke without fire.

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Home Awesome RGB Light Smart Plug Mini, No Hub Required, Wi-Fi, Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Control your Devices - CNET

Home Awesome RGB Light Smart Plug Mini, No Hub Required, Wi-Fi, Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Control your Devices

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Amazon Echo Show - CNET

2nd generation, available in Charcoal and Sandstone

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10 of the best things you can do with the Amazon Echo - CNET

There's a lot Alexa can do -- here are 10 reasons why we love her.

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Atlantic Technology Ships Flagship Subwoofers

Atlantic Technology today announced that the flagship SBT Series subwoofers it previewed last September at CEDIA 2018 are now shipping.

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Triomph Bathroom Scale with Cross Design, 400 Lb Capasity - CNET

Triomph Bathroom Scale with Cross Design, 400 Lb Capasity

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Focal Unveils High-End Headphones and First Amp/DAC

In advance of this weekend’s CanJam NYC 2019 show, France’s Focal has announced its entry into the amp/DAC (digital-to-analog converter) space and introduced new high-end headphones to fill the gap between its $4,000 flagship Utopia and $1,500 Clear models, both Sound & Vision Top Picks.

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Krell Theater 7 Amplifier Review

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $7,500

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Class-A sound with improved efficiency
Exceptional transparency and control
Minus
Not the most powerful amp on the block
Display unnecessary for most users

THE VERDICT
Krell returns to form with an exceptionally capable amplifier for well-heeled home theaters where quality takes precedence over quantity.

It's hard to overstate the importance of Krell Industries in the history of high-end audio. Founded by Dan and Rondi D'Agostino in 1980, Krell was the audio equivalent of Lamborghini—an audacious riposte to more Ferrari-like rivals such as Mark Levinson and Audio Research. For almost three decades, Krell went from strength to strength, introducing a stream of ever more ambitious products that tested the depth of their customers' pockets, along with the strength of their audio equipment shelving. Then, starting around a decade ago, the brand slowly slipped off the radar screens of most audiophiles.

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Eric Schenkman Puts a New Spin on the Blues

Guitar maestro Eric Schenkman (of Spin Doctors fame) called us from his homebase in Toronto to discuss the creative process behind his new blues-tastic solo album Who Shot John?, his inherent audiophile tendencies when it comes to vinyl playback, and where he currently fits in on the “totem pole” of visionary musicianship.

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IOO LED Flame Effect Fire Light Bulbs E26 with Upside Down Effect Simulated Decorative Light 4 Modes Atmosphere Lighting Vintage Flaming Holiday Lights Christmas Decoration - CNET

IOO LED Flame Effect Fire Light Bulbs E26 with Upside Down Effect Simulated Decorative Light 4 Modes Atmosphere Lighting Vintage Flaming Holiday Lights Christmas Decoration

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Amazon wants Alexa to read blog posts and broadcast church sermons - CNET

Amazon is using templates to help Alexa skills creators connect with an audience, no coding needed.

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Eight Sleep's Pod smart bed heats or cools your mattress for you - CNET

The Pod tap into your circadian rhythm to regulate your temperature as you sleep.

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5 awesome ways to use Alexa on Valentine's Day - CNET

Alexa can set the mood, sing a love song, tell love stories and more.

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Luntak Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Home IFTTT - CNET

Luntak Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Home IFTTT

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Sengled Pulse LED Smart Bulb & JBL Bluetooth Speaker: 2-Pack - CNET

Light up Any Space & Fill it with Crisp Audio from 13-watt JBL® Bluetooth Speakers

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Ring Spotlight Cam - CNET

Integrated HD smart security camera and doorbell system.

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Orange Tech Dimmable Edison LED Light Bulbs - CNET

Orange Tech Dimmable Edison LED Light Bulbs

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EnerPlex Upgraded Bluetooth Digital Body Fat Scale - CNET

EnerPlex Upgraded Bluetooth Digital Body Fat Scale

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The Room: Measurements and Equalization

Whether you live in a MacMansion, a hovel, or something in between, the most influential component in your audio or home theater system is the room. Given at least a basic level of quality in your components, it isn’t even close.

We do acclimate fairly easily to our own listening space, which allows one to overlook response deviations that would make you abandon audio for fly fishing were you to see them on a graph. I’ve had many different rooms over the years, and until I acquired some basic measurement equipment was often quite happy with them once I’d settled in.

A book can be written about how the room affects the listening results, and many have. Probably the best is Dr. Floyd Toole’s Sound Reproduction: Loudspeakers and Rooms. If you have a lazy couple of weeks, its 500+ pages are must-reading. But I’ll attempt a summary here, combined with some of my own thoughts and results...

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Triomph Precision Digital Bathroom Body Fat Scale with Backlit LCD Display, Body Composition Analyzer Measures Weight, Body Fat, Water, BMI, Muscle, Bone Mass and Calorie, 400 lbs, Fat Loss Monitor - CNET

Triomph Precision Digital Bathroom Body Fat Scale with Backlit LCD Display, Body Composition Analyzer Measures Weight, Body Fat, Water, BMI, Muscle, Bone Mass and Calorie, 400 lbs, Fat Loss Monitor

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Jaybird Targets Athletes with Earbuds that are Wireless and Waterproof

Jaybird is targeting athletes with wireless earbuds designed to withstand sweat and adverse weather.

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New Philips High-Performance Monitors Cost $280

EPI has announced the addition of two high-performance LCD monitors to the Philips E Series lineup.

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Save up to 20% on select Sengled Smart Lighting - CNET

Save up to 20% on select Sengled Smart Lighting

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Amazon agrees to buy Eero, maker of home Wi-Fi hardware - CNET

Amazon's smart-home ambitions get even bigger and more connected.

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80W/60W Garage Lighting E26,Motion Sensor Light,Led Bulb 60w,Led Garage Ceiling Lights,led Work Light,Mining Light, Parking Lot Light, for led Shop Light,Workshop Light - CNET

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Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug, 15A Wireless WiFi Smart Dual Outlet,2 in 1 Mini Socket Remote Control Works with Google Home,Alexa,Echo Dot - CNET

Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug, 15A Wireless WiFi Smart Dual Outlet,2 in 1 Mini Socket Remote Control Works with Google Home,Alexa,Echo Dot

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Samsung Announces Availability of New 8K and 4K TVs

Samsung today announced that its 2019 QLED 8K and 4K TVs in screen sizes ranging from 43 to 85 inches are now available for pre-order or purchase.

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BNLINK Smart WiFi Outlet Hubless with Energy Monitoring and Timer - CNET

BNLINK Smart WiFi Outlet Hubless with Energy Monitoring and Timer

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Save On Tenergy Vitalis Smart Body Composition Scale - CNET

Save On Tenergy Vitalis Smart Body Composition Scale

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Weight Scale Precision Digital Body Bathroom Scale - CNET

Weight Scale Precision Digital Body Bathroom Scale

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Ring Video Doorbell Pro Bundle - CNET

Comes with the Ring Chime Pro

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SkyFi’s System of the Week Includes ‘Super-Rare’ Gear

A couple weeks ago New York City’s Stereo Exchange expanded its operation to include the used audio gear bought, reconditioned, and resold under the “certified pre-owned” label by NJ-based SkyFi Audio.

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