Sony VPL-XW Series Of 4K Laser HT Projectors – First Look All Image Credit: Sony Sony has launched three new 4K SXRD (LCOS) home theater projectors each driven by a laser phosphor light engine. These laser based projectors promise a significant increase in brightness compared to earlier 4K offerings: VPL-VW5000ES: […]

Sony VPL-XW Series Of 4K Laser HT Projectors – First Look

SME Series M2 Tonearms Available Again It is rumored by Stereonet that SME has just announced the “made to order” Classic Series of M2 tonearms in 9″ and 12″ lengths, both straight or J-shaped. This is quite a turnaround from back in 2019 when SME announced that it was exiting […]

SME Series M2 Tonearms Available Again

Gold Note PH-1000 Phono Stage – A Quick Look All Image Credit: Gold Note Costing almost $12,000.00, this Italian premium phono stage by Gold Note offers a huge range of features including a large range of; Equalization Curves, Loads, Capacitance’s, Gains and Connectivity. Selection and control of these extensive features […]

Gold Note PH-1000 Phono Stage – A Quick Look

Spider-Man: No Way Home – 4K Blu-ray Review This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here.         Sony Pictures | 2021 PG13 | 2hrs 28 min | Action | Comic Book | Adventure | Fantasy HD | 1080P | DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Upscaled 4K | 2160P […]

Spider-Man: No Way Home – 4K Blu-ray Review

The Anamorphic Lens – An Introduction Anamorphic Is defined as: Denoting or relating to a distorted projection or drawing that appears normal when viewed from a particular point or with a suitable mirror or lens. The burning questions about the projector anamorphic lens are; what are they for, do I […]

The Anamorphic Lens – An Introduction

3:10 To YUMA – 4K UHD Blu-ray Review This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here.         Lionsgate | 2007 R | 2hrs 2 min | Adventure | Action | Western | Drama | Crime HD | 1080P | LPCM 7.1 | Dolby Digital 5.1 […]

3:10 To YUMA – 4K UHD Blu-ray Review

SME Model 60 Flagship Turntable – First Look All Image Credit: AV2D If you have $66,000 dollars burning a hole in your pocket and are a vinyl enthusiast, this maybe a good time to update your turntable and tonearm. Founded in 1946 in Steyning, West Sussex, England, SME enjoys a […]

SME Model 60 Flagship Turntable – First Look

Technics SL-1200M7L Anniversary Turntable Launches With Free Global Dance Party All Image Credit: Technics Technics has announced that this April it will release a limited-edition direct-drive turntable to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its legendary SL-1200 series. The original SL-1200 rapidly became an audiophile favorite and was adopted by the […]

Technics SL-1200M7L Anniversary Turntable

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4K UHD Disc Sales – What Sales? A Personal Comment I was just reading the web site Media Play News and noticed the above physical media sales figures for the week ending March 26th. Now I realize that this is only for one week but peaking at others there is […]

4K UHD Disc Sales – What Sales?

JBL 4305P – Compact Active Bookshelf Studio Monitor All Image Credit: Haman HARMAN Luxury Audio has recently introduced the JBL 4305P Studio Monitor Powered Bookshelf Loudspeaker System that features both high-resolution streaming and prosumer connectivity. This is their first powered compact model in a new range of consumer Studio Monitors. […]

JBL 4305P – Compact Active Bookshelf Studio Monitor

Lenco 400 Series Turntables Released – First Look                         All Image Credit: Lenco New to vinyl and wonder why audiophiles say that those 12″ black shinny frisbees contain the best sounding music? Competing with manufacturers like Crossley, Andover Audio, […]

Lenco 400 Series Turntables Released – First Look

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Record Doctor Low-Profile Record Clamp – Review This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. To Clamp Or Not To Clamp – That Is The Question I have often wondered whether a record weight or turntable clamp would improve my sound, so after about 40 years I took the […]

Record Doctor Low-Profile Record Clamp – Review

2021 RIAA Year-End Music Industry Revenue Report All Image Credit: RIAA According to the RIAA, in 2021 recorded music revenues in the United States grew 23% to an estimated $15.0 billion retail value. While the 2021 music wholesale value rose 22% to $9.8 billion. With the exception of a decrease […]

2021 RIAA Year-End Music Industry Revenue Report

My Genelec Music and Movie Speaker System Recently I have had a number of readers enquire about the speaker systems and acoustic performance of my music and HT room. As I result I have put together this brief overview. I do hope that it answers most of your questions, if […]

My Genelec Music and Movie Speaker System

Dirac Live Auto Target Curve Released On March 24th 2022 Dirac, the Swedish digital audio pioneer, announced a new auto target curve functionality for its Dirac Live solution that makes it easier for inexperienced consumers to get better sound quality from their HiFi and AV systems. This free new software […]

Dirac Live Auto Target Curve Released