JVC DLA-HD950 Video Projector 17 Aug 2010, 12:00 am

JVC DLA-HD950 Video Projector SRP: $8000 Features. 1080p 3-chip (.7 inch) 120Hz D-ILA (LCoS) projector with rated 50,000:1 contrast ratio; 900 lumens; 200W UHP lamp with 3000 hour rated lamp time in Normal mode; THX certified; ISF certified; 2x motorized lens with motorized focus, HQV Reon-VX video processor; Color Management System (CMS); accepts 24p material; normal/high lamp mode; 1.38-2.79:1 throw ratio; vertical stretch (for 2.35:1); Lens Shift (80% vertical, 34% horizontal); illuminated ...

Esoteric Sound Rek-O-Kut Rondine 3 Turntable 1 Aug 2010, 12:00 am

Esoteric Sound Rek-O-Kut Rondine 3 Turntable SRP: $1300 Multi-speed turntable adjustable from 16-90 rpm with +/- 15% pitch adjust; DC motor; hinged dust cover, 17” transcription playback with ability to play vertical cut discs; removable spindle for eccentric records; 12 fixed speeds (16.67, 22.5, 33.33, 39.13, 45, 68.5, 71.29, 76.59, 78.26, 80, 85, 90 rpm); belt drive; Delrin platter (3.75 pounds); rated wow & flutter .09% max; four included Vibrapod feet; strobe disc; 25 pounds; 6.5” H x...

Three Audio Tweaks = AudioPrism Ground Control FIM Formula Eight Disc Enhancement Mat Cardas RCA & XLR Protective Caps 9 Jul 2010, 12:00 am

Three Audio Tweaks = AudioPrism Ground Control  SRP: $149.95; Reference Version $249.95 FIM Formula Eight Disc Enhancement Mat  SRP: $129.99 Cardas RCA & XLR Protective Caps  (SRP: RCAs $3.69 ea., pair of XLRs  $29)     AudioPrism Box 24203 Seattle, WA 98124 425-922-2198 info@audioprism.com First Impression Music 425-868-5326 www.fimpression.com wma@fimpression.com Cardas Audio 541-347-2484 480 11th St. SE Bandon, OR 97411 support@cardas.co...

Universal Remote Control MX-6000 2-Way Touch Panel Universal Remote PSX-2 iPod Interface Dock 5 Jul 2010, 12:00 am

Universal Remote Control MX-6000 2-Way Touch Panel SRP: $1500 IR, RF and Wi-Fi (802.11 B/G) Remote Control, receives artists, albums, songs for cover art, news, sports, weather and stocks.  The unit is compatible with the MSC-400 Controller offering RS-232, IR, relay control and with MRF-260 (4 IR outputs) and MRF-350 (6 IR outputs with separate antenna) RF bases for IR control of standard components.  PC Server software enables media server control on any PC with iTunes or Windows M...

Optoma HD8600 Video Projector 2 Jul 2010, 12:00 am

Optoma HD8600 Video Projector SRP: $6500 (no lens), $500 standard lens, $1500 long throw lens, $2000 short throw lens Optoma USA 715 Sycamore Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 408-383-3700 (voice) 408-383-3702 (fax) http://www.optomausa.com Basic Description Native 1080p HD projector using .65” DC3 DLP technology; 1600 ANSI Lumens; 50,000:1 Contrast Ratio with Dynamic Black; 3000 Hour Standard Lamp Life/2000 Hour Bright Mode (280W bulb); 30-110% Vertical Lens Shift; +/-5% Horizontal Shift; +...

CEntrance DACport USB 96/24 Headphone Amp 26 Jun 2010, 12:00 am

CEntrance DACport USB 96/24 Headphone Amp SRP: $399.95Class A amp, adaptive isochronous USB input USB 1.1 or 2.0 compliant Works with Mac, PC or Linux OS No driver software Output: ¼” stereo phone jack (¼”-to-1/8” stereo adapter provided) Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.1, 96K Word lengths: 16 or 24 bits JitterGuard clock management system Freq. response at 96K: 20Hz-40kHz Max. output power: 1.5V THD+noise: -97dB With belt clip, 6’ USB cable, felt carry pouch Size: 4.5” length x 1” diam...

Furman IT-Reference 20i Symmetrical Power Conditioner 26 May 2010, 12:00 am

Furman IT-Reference 20i Symmetrical Power Conditioner SRP: $3499 Balanced power conditioner with four discrete duplex power banks as well as four high current outlets utilizing Power Factor technology with > 80 amps peak charge; linear AC filtering, surge suppression, telco (single in/out) and coaxial (three in/out jacks) surge suppression modules; > 40 dB of (rated) noise attenuation from 10 kHz – 100 kHz and > 80 dB from 100 kHz – 1 GHz; detachable line cords (one 20 amp and one 15 ...

Benz Micro Gullwing SLR Moving Coil Phono Cartridge 22 May 2010, 12:00 am

Benz Micro Gullwing SLR Moving Coil Phono Cartridge SRP: $3000 US Importer: Musical Surroundings 5662 Shattuck Ave. Oakland, CA 94609 510-547-5006 (voice) 510-547-5009 (fax) http://www.musicalsurroundings.com/benz.html Basic DescriptionMoving coil cartridge with .34mV output; >400 ohms recommended loading; 12.2 grams; Compliance of 15; 1.8-2.0 recommended tracking force; VTA 20-22 degrees; 40 ohm internal impedance; two-year warranty against defects.  Also available in SHR v...

TBI Magellan MGD-200 Subwoofer Amplifier SRP: $700 9 May 2010, 12:00 am

TBI Magellan MGD-200 Subwoofer Amplifier  SRP: $700 TBI Sound 878 Kurtz Rd. 
Suite 101 Marietta, GA 30066   
 www.tbisound.com/ Intro The TBI amp was built to go along with their Magellan subwoofers. I reviewed these subwoofers in this publication in the past: VI SU Subwoofer;  VIII SU Subwoofer + power amp.  [In the meantime the company name has been changed from Thoroughbass to TBI...Ed.]  The TBI subwoofers are my choice of subwoofer...

Myine Ira Wi-Fi Internet Radio Tuner 12 Feb 2010, 12:00 am

Myine Ira Wi-Fi Internet Radio Tuner SRP: $149 (but available online for much less) www.myine.com Ferndale, MI 248-591-0333 We recently reviewed the Livio Pandora Wi-Fi Radio.  While it is the least expensive way to conveniently get Pandora.com programming, and also has a small amp and speaker in it, the makers of the Livio wanted to provide a more basic, lower cost Wi-Fi tuner for those who would be feeding the huge variety of Internet audio signals directly into their home audi...

Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL) System 10 Feb 2010, 12:00 am

Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL) System $150Aperion Audio 18151 SW Boones Ferry Road Portland, Oregon 97224 888-880-8992 (voice) http://www.aperionaudio.com/catalog/Wireless-Audio-Solutions,84.aspx SpecificationsWireless transmitter and receiver system with stereo mini-plug/USB input and output with up to 100 foot range; ability to work with up to three receiver units ($70 each); PC or Mac compatible when using the USB connection; 14-bit quality with 48 kHz sampling; S/N 85-91dB; 2.4 GHz ...

Sherwood Newcastle R-972 Surround AV Receiver 9 Feb 2010, 12:00 am

Sherwood Newcastle R-972 Surround Receiver $1800 Sherwood America 13101 Moore Street Cerritos, CA 90703 800-962-3203 (voice) 562-741-0967 (fax) http://www.sherwoodusa.com/ Specifications 7.1 Channel AV Surround Receiver with HDMI 1.3 decoding, DTS Master Audio HD, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSP modes (Theater, Movie, Hall1, Hall2, Stadium, Church, Club1, Club2, Game, Matrix, Multichannel Stereo), DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Virtual Speaker...

Bryston 9BSST2 Five-Channel Power Amplifier 21 Jan 2010, 12:00 am

Bryston 9BSST2 Five-Channel Power Amplifier SRP: $6695 Bryston (U.S.) 79 Coventry St., Suite 5 Newport, Vermont 05855 802-334-1201 (voice) 802-334-6658 (fax) http://bryston.com/9bsst_m.html Basic Description Modular 3,4,5 channel amplifier with 140 WPC into 8 ohms (200 WPC into 4 ohms) utilizing the newest Bryston circuitry with removable channels for service or expansion; silver or black finish; 19 or 17 inch faceplate; balanced or unbalanced connections with compatibility of R...

VPI 30th Anniversary Classic Turntable with JMW-10.5i Special Edition Tonearm 3 Jan 2010, 12:00 am

VPI 30th Anniversary Classic Turntable with JMW-10.5i Special Edition Tonearm SRP: $2500 VPI Industries, Inc. 77 Cliffwood Ave. #3B Cliffwood, New Jersey 07721-1087 732-583-6895 (voice) 732-946-8578 (fax) www.vpiindustries.com/table_classic.htm Basic Description Table.  The turntable is adorned with a wood plinth that comes in black oak or walnut veneer.  The isolator feet are large, black and plastic with a rubber grommet/washer separating them from the base, and twist ...

Livio Pandora Internet Radio SRP: $199 6 Dec 2009, 12:00 am

Livio Pandora Internet Radio SRP: $199 [Use promo code audio4 for $50 off; discount will apply in shopping cart.] www.livioRadio.com/Pandora help@livioradio.com 1-877-97-LIVIO Intro Last year we reviewed one of the several Internet Wi-Fi radios now available, The Phoenix, from Baracoda. The Livio Radio has a number of features that improve on the Phoenix.  It is the first and only dedicated device to the offer the Pandora music service, complete with “thumbs up & thumbs down”...

Oppo BDP-83SE Universal 
Blu-ray Disc Player, Special Edition 5 Dec 2009, 12:00 am

Oppo BDP-83SE Universal 
Blu-ray Disc Player, Special Edition SRP: $899; Upgrade to Standard Player: $299Disc Types: Blu-ray, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (multichan.), SACD (multi-chan.), CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD+-R/RW, DVD+- R DL, BD-R/RE BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2 (compatible with earlier versions) Internal Storage: 1 GB Outputs = Analog Audio: 5.1 or 7.1 & stereo Digital Audio: Coaxial, Optical HDMI Audio: Stereo, up to 7.1 PCM, up to 5.1 DSD, DD bitstream, Dolby Di...

Roku HD Internet Entertainment Set-Top Box 2 Dec 2009, 12:00 am

Roku HD Internet Entertainment Set-Top Box SRP: $99 888-600-7658 http://www.roku.com/ Basic Description Set-top box that allows instant viewing of over 50,000 movies, television shows and major league baseball (from Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand and MLB.com) to any television.  The Roku requires a wired or wireless high-speed Internet connection.  Unit includes a basic remote and standard analog audio cables and a composite video cable.  A connection speed of at least...

Kuzma Stabi S Brass Turntable with Kuzma Stogi Tonearm 25 Nov 2009, 12:00 am

Kuzma Stabi S Brass Turntable SRP $2240 Turntable design constructed of solid brass rods 50mm in diameter in a T-shape; independent motor with 45 rpm attachment; acrylic cover, plastic mat, heavy brass clamp included; 13 kgs; platter weight is 4 kg; AC synchronous motor; 400 x 300 x 140mm; available in black. with Kuzma Stogi Tonearm with Cardas Wiring SRP $1875 Medium mass tonearm machined from aluminum; Cardas wiring with Eichmann RCA plugs; brass counterweight; included arm bass; VTA, az...

PS Audio Power Products 19 Oct 2009, 12:00 am

PS Audio Power Products PS Audio Power Plant Premier AC Regenerator $1700 SRP Remote Control Power Regenerator; 10 Power Port AC Receptacles; MultiWave and CleanWave; Turn-on Delay; 45-65 Hz Input Frequency; 90VAC Under Voltage Limit; 145VAC Over Voltage Limit; 144,000A Peak Current Surge; 6000V Maximum Voltage Surge; 330V Clamp Level; 2160J Energy Dissipation; <1 dB loss for Coax; 1200 VA Continuous Load (max) w/ < .5% distortion; DC Trigger;  Detachable IEC Cord; Included Rack Ea...

Vinyl Accessories and Useful Tools for LP Playback – Part II 22 Sep 2009, 12:00 am

The first part of our vinyl survey covered tools needed to set up a turntable and begin playing LPs.  If you missed it, Go Here. Part II covers analog accessory and care products (minus clamps, mats, furniture and tweaks). 45 rpm Adapters.  So you just bought a new turntable and go to put on a great 45 rpm 7” record you have been dying to hear only to realize you don't have an adapter so that the large hole will fit on the smaller spindle.  Some turntables come with a plastic (or...

Grado Reference 1 Moving 
Magnet Phono Cartridge SRP: $1500 19 Aug 2009, 12:00 am

Grado Reference 1 Moving 
Magnet Phono Cartridge SRP: $1500         SPECS: Hand-fashioned mahogany body Freq. response: beyond 50 kHz Output: 5mv (optional LO model: .5mv) Load setting: 47 K Tracking force: 1 to 2 grams Mounting: 1/2” Stylus not removable, may be retipped by GradoGrado Laboratories 4614 Seventh Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11220 718-435-5340 www.gradolabs.com IntroEver since I graduated from an earlier Shure VR-15 many, many years ago I...

Sunfire Theater Grand Processor TGP-401 SRP: $3500 13 Aug 2009, 12:00 am

Sunfire Theater Grand Processor TGP-401 SRP: $3500 SPECS Line Level Outputs = Sensitivity (.5V output): 125 mV DACs: 192kHz/24-bit Freq. response: 20 Hz-20kHz +/- 0.5 dB Signal to Noise (2V out): analog 97 dB; digital 105 dB THD: <0.03% Separation at 1 kHz: 70 dB Tone controls: +/- 14 dB Delay adjust, all channels: 0-25 ms Video Section = Video inputs/outputs: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Component bandwidth: 100 MHz, -1.5 dB Composite b.: 6 MHz, -2 dB S-video b.: 18 MHz, -1.5 dB Sunfir...

Popcorn Hour Networked Media Tank A-110 28 Jul 2009, 12:00 am

Popcorn Hour Networked Media Tank A-110 SRP: $215 Syabas Technology, Inc. 41823 Albrae Street Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 396-1451 Voice (510) 979-1189 Fax http://www.popcornhour.com/ Basic Description Compact media player that accesses digital video, audio and photos for playback on a conventional TV.  Media sources for streaming or playback include: PC, Network Attached Storage (NAS), digital camera, USB mass storage devices (Flash drive, hard drive, DVD drive), internal ...

Sonneteer Sedley Phono Preamplifier 25 Jun 2009, 12:00 am

Sonneteer Sedley Phono Preamplifier SRP: $1250 standard version ($1625 with USB) U.S. Contact: May Audio Marketing Inc 2150 Liberty Drive Unit #7 Niagara Falls, NY 14304 716-283-4434 (voice) 716-283-6264 (fax) http://www.sonneteer.demon.co.uk/sedley.htm Basic Description Phonograph preamplifier for MM (44 db gain) and MC (64 db gain) with optional built-in USB connection for recording to/playback from a computer; selectable input impedance (1k, 47, 100, 220 ohms or parallel combi...

Oppo BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player 27 May 2009, 12:00 am

Oppo BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player Retail Price: $499 Disc Types: Blu-ray, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (multi-chan.), SACD (multi-chan.), CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD+-R/RW, DVD+- R DL, BD-R/RE BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2 (compatible with earlier versions) Internal Storage: 1 GB Outputs = Analog Audio: 5.1 or 7.1 & stereo Digital Audio: Coaxial, Optical HDMI Audio: Stereo, up to 7.1 PCM, up to 5.1 DSD, DD bitstream, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD Mast...