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Review: Monoprice SlimRun HDMI Fiber Optic Cable — Review: Monoprice SlimRun & C2G HDMI Fiber Optic Cables This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. So after ten years of using an active Accell UltraRun 10.2Gb/s HDMI copper cable that supported 1080P60 4:4:4, to drive my projector, I needed […]

Review: Monoprice SlimRun & C2G HDMI Fiber Optic Cables

May 2, 2018 in Cables & Interconnects / Reviews tagged 4:4:4 / C2G / Cables To Go / Fiber Optical / HDCP2.2 / HDMI / HDMI 2.0 / Monoprice / SlimRun by fromvinyltoplastic

8K HDMI Connectivity Arrives — FIBBR To Manufacture World’s First 56Gbps 8K-HDR HDMI Cables Formats like 4K Ultra HD and HDR are slowly growing in popularity, while advanced technologies like 120Hz refresh rates and 8K loom on the horizon. These new technologies are going to place a huge strain on the data throughput and […]

8K HDMI Connectivity Arrives

January 7, 2018 in Cables & Interconnects tagged 8K / FIBBR / Fiber HDMI by fromvinyltoplastic

HDMI 2.1 is here – for better or worse. So what is all the hoopla all about? Before you launch yourself into this wondrous new standard maybe you should read my earlier post on HDMI 2.0 and HDCP first. HDMI 2.1 Introduction and Overview The good news – It’s […]

HDMI 2.1 Is Here For Better or Worse

December 2, 2017 in Video tagged 10K / 48 Gbps / 8K / ALLM / HDMI 2.1 / QFT / QMS by fromvinyltoplastic

The Dreaded HDMI & HDCP HDMI & HDCP Versions The dreaded HDMI and HDCP was originally introduced in 2002 to simplify the connectivity between media devices due to the ever-increasing number of connections. However, as this connection was uncompressed a digitally perfect replica of the source material could be made. So […]

The Dreaded HDMI & HDCP

July 24, 2017 in Audio / Video tagged HDCP / HDMI / UltraHD Premium by fromvinyltoplastic

Volumio Launches Rivo Plus Streamer All Image Credit: Volumio Italian HiFi brand Volumio has launched the Rivo+ all digital transport. It builds upon their earlier Rivo model and includes various upgrades and features requested by customers. These include; a dedicated ASIC for cleaner S/PDIF and AES-EBU outputs, upgraded MEMS clocks […]

Volumio Launches Rivo Plus Streamer

November 15, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Digital Transport / Network Streamer / Rivo Plus / Volumio by fromvinyltoplastic

Marantz 10 Series Additions – First Look All Image Credit: Marantz Rounding out the Marantz Series 10 are the latest two reference stereo additions; the SACD 10 Reference SACD player and the LINK 10n Reference Network Audio Player are now available. Both share the same weight and dimensions of; 73.41lbs […]

Marantz 10 Series Additions – First Look

November 13, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged CD Player / Link10n / Marantz / Network Audio Player / Refernce / SACD 10 / SACD Player by fromvinyltoplastic

Premium Audio Company Latest Firmware Upgrades All image Credit: PAC The Premium Audio Company (PAC) has released several firmware updates for its AV Receivers and Hi-Fi Stereo Receivers which improve audio playback, functionality and room correction experience on select Onkyo, Integra, Elite and Pioneer models. Here is the announcement: “For […]

Premium Audio Company Latest Firmware Upgrades

November 12, 2024 in Audio / Firmware Updates / News tagged Firmware Update / Firmware Upgrade / PAC / Premium Audio Company by fromvinyltoplastic

Eversolo Announces Flagship DMP-A10 Streaming DAC All Image Credit: Eversolo After their earlier release this year of the DMP-A8, now comes their flagship DMP-A10 streaming DAC. The DMP-A10 is a digital to digital converter (DDC), streaming DAC, standalone DAC and supports parametric EQ and Eversolo’s own room correction software. It […]

Eversolo Announces Flagship DMP-A10 Streaming DAC

November 4, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged DMP-A10 / Eversolo / Streaming DAC by fromvinyltoplastic

Cambridge Audio’s New EX Series – First Look All Image Credit: Cambridge Audio Cambridge Audio have released a new EX Series that initially includes the; EXA100 integrated amplifier and EXN100 streaming DAC. This new EX Series is said to be the “spiritual successor” to the older Azur 851 range, and […]

Cambridge Audio’s New EX Series – First Look

October 28, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Cambridge Audio / EXA100 / EXN100 / Network Music Streamer / Stereo Integrated Amplifier / Streamer / Streaming DAC by fromvinyltoplastic

HiFi Rose RD160 DAC And Pre-Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: HiFi Rose Apparently I missed the HiFi Rose announcement of their RD160 DAC And Pre-Amplifier. This high quality DAC and pre-amplifier was released earlier this year and is now available in both the US and UK. This latest […]

HiFi Rose RD160 DAC And Pre-Amplifier – Quick Look

October 24, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged DAC / HiFi Rose / Preamplifier / RD160 by fromvinyltoplastic

Focal Diva Utopia Wireless Loudspeakers – First Look All Image Credit: Focal French Hi-Fi brand Focal has added its first wireless speaker to the high end Utopia series, the Focal Diva Utopia. The Diva Utopia is a three-way floorstanding bass reflex design that is driven by three Class AB amplifiers […]

Focal Diva Utopia Wireless Loudspeakers – First Look

October 17, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Active Speakers / Diva Utopia / Focal / Wireless Speaker by fromvinyltoplastic

Cyrus Launches 40 Series – First Look All Image Credit: Cyrus British Hi-Fi brand Cyrus, have announced a new 40 Series that is currently comprised of four models, the; 40 AMP integrated amplifier, 40 CD CD player, 40 ST network streamer, and 40 PSU external power supply. It is also […]

Cyrus Launches 40 Series – First Look

October 7, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged 40 AMP / 40 CD / 40 PSU / 40 ST / CD Player / Cyrus Audio / Integrated Amplier / Streamer by fromvinyltoplastic

Linn 119 And 150 Loudspeakers – Quick Look All Image Credit: Linn Linn has unveiled its latest two passive loudspeaker models, the Linn 119 bookshelf/compact and 150 floorstander, together with a newly refined version of the Linn Selekt DSM: Classic Hub, a network music player with a wide range of […]

Linn 119 And 150 Loudspeakers – Quick Look

September 30, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged 119 / 150 / Classic Hub / Digital Streamer / Linn / Network Music Player / Passive Speakers / Selekt DSM by fromvinyltoplastic

Marantz MODEL 60n Streaming Amplifier Launched All Image Credit: Marantz Marantz have just announced the MODEL 60n network integrated amplifier that is designed according to Marantz to provide “exceptional hi-fi performance and comprehensive connectivity.” It supports high-resolution streaming via HEOS Built-in, just connect your CD player or turntable to complete […]

Marantz MODEL 60n Streaming Amplifier Launched

September 12, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Marantz / MODEL 60n / Streaming Amplifier by fromvinyltoplastic

Technics Announces SC-CX700 Streaming Speakers All Image Credit: Technics Technics have just announced its first ever pair of active streaming speakers, the SC-CX700, stand-mount or bookshelf pair. They support Bluetooth, Google Cast, Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect with Tidal, Amazon Music and Deezer controlled by the supporting Audio Centre […]

Technics Announces SC-CX700 Streaming Speakers

September 10, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Active Speakers / SC-CX700 / Technics / Wireless Speaker by fromvinyltoplastic