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Meridian DSP5200SE: Wonderful, however unlikely.
It’s surprising that Meridian still exists. I guess it proves that there are tiny corners of the world in which accountants can yield to engineers and still manage a black […]
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LG SL8 2019 meets Blade Runner 2049
If you have any sort of home theatre go buy Blade Runner 2049, the version with 4K resolution, high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos. Having seen this movie first in […]
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Ruark R5: One box with the lot.
A few months ago I wrote about the Plus record player that puts speakers, amplification and wireless tech in a single cabinet with a turntable on top; a complete vinyl […]
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The turntable is $570,000. The crane hire is extra.
Which one would you choose; a new CD player or a new Mazda 3? Would you prefer a new turntable or a two-bedroom apartment by the beach on the Gold […]
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Soundbar with the works, most of which work.
LG has brought me to England to listen to some new soundbars, so I figure these must be pretty special soundbars. I normally listen to soundbars in big appliance stores […]
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Leaking batteries are back.
Back in 2012 I wrote about the return of battery leakage and the situation was summed up by the editor of a tech magazine who told me; “If it’s not […]
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Headphones: When good is too good.
A 21-year-old friend – that is, someone raised on MP3 and earbuds – asked about headphones recently. This is a woman who is studying music and voice at one of […]
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This is why there’s so much jazz on 78s.
Just how far can the retro thing go? I was perfectly happy to see vinyl records make a comeback, that made sense. They sound great, the technology is delightful and […]