Do Lossless DTS-HD MA Soundtracks Stay Lossless?

January 20, 2017 Comments Off on Do Lossless DTS-HD MA Soundtracks Stay Lossless?

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” When a disc with a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack is played back, depending on the capabilities of your hardware the DTS decoder will either process the core 5.1 version (downmixing to 2-channel PCM if necessary), or process both the core version plus the extension data to effectively reconstruct the full lossless 5.1- or 7.1-channel soundtrack. In cases where a 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack is played on a 5.1 system, the back rear and side channel information is folded to a single set of stereo surround channels, but the resulting audio is still output in lossless, high-resolution format.”

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M15 Stereo Amplifier, RMAF 2016 – Video

January 20, 2017 Comments Off on M15 Stereo Amplifier, RMAF 2016 – Video

Wharfedale Reva 2 Speakers Comaprison Review – Video

January 20, 2017 Comments Off on Wharfedale Reva 2 Speakers Comaprison Review – Video

Dynaudio Contour $5,000 Review

January 19, 2017 Comments Off on Dynaudio Contour $5,000 Review

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“. The 805 D3 is the clearest of them all, but lacks the brawny bass I get from the Reference 1. All three speakers have lifelike midrange tonality, but the Reference 1 (a review will post soon) is the best in that area. The Contour 20 is the most nimble performer of the three, letting me hear into dense mixes and complex rhythms with unrivaled ease. All three speakers are superb.”

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QUAD TO DEBUT NEW INTEGRATED AMP AT CES

January 19, 2017 Comments Off on QUAD TO DEBUT NEW INTEGRATED AMP AT CES

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“It looks like United Kingdom hi-fi stalwart, speaker, and amplifier designer/manufacturer legend Quad has been busy indeed. Jonathan Derda of MoFi Distribution gave me a heads-up this morning that Quad will be making their North American debut of the VA-One EL-84-based integrated amplifier at CES in Las Vegas next week. What made this valve amp catch my eye immediately was it’s modern design, and small footprint.?”

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Fluance Signature Series 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers Review $700 – VIDEO

January 19, 2017 Comments Off on Fluance Signature Series 3-Way Floorstanding Speakers Review $700 – VIDEO

RHA Dacamp L1 Portable Headphone Amp/DAC

January 18, 2017 Comments Off on RHA Dacamp L1 Portable Headphone Amp/DAC

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“British manufacturer RHA, known primarily for their in-ear headphone models, had the new Dacamp L1 for the first time at CES. Beautifully built and feeling hefty in the hand, the new headphone amp and DAC sports independent processors for each channel. Three knobs along one side control gain (there are three settings), bass and treble, and inside is a 4000mAh lithium ion battery that RHA claims will give you 10 hours of play time.”

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CES 2017 HiFiMAN Edition 6 and RE2000 Flagships

January 17, 2017 Comments Off on CES 2017 HiFiMAN Edition 6 and RE2000 Flagships

2017 BUYER’S GUIDE: SUBWOOFERS

January 17, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 BUYER’S GUIDE: SUBWOOFERS

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A special round of applause is due this mini-sub for music lovers. The new T/7i is even faster and tighter than its forbear, yet remains tonally supple, with well-defined timbres. It’s also remarkably potent for a single, forward-firing 8″ driver augmented by a quick-reacting, downward-firing 10″ passive radiator (and a smooth 200W Class AB amp). The sumptuous high-gloss lacquered enclosure with aluminum accents has inputs for high-level Neutrik Speakon (cable included), plus low-level RCA and LFE. A little classic”

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Mercedes Benz V Classe Luxury Cars | SOUND AND ENTERTAINMENT |

January 17, 2017 Comments Off on Mercedes Benz V Classe Luxury Cars | SOUND AND ENTERTAINMENT |