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Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player Delivers 4K Dolby Vision for Under $4k
At $3,995, the NEW Kaleidescape Strato V movie player lowers the cost of entry into the Kaleidescape ecosystem, and incorporates Dolby Vision and Lossless audio on Kaleidescape downloads.
WiiM ‘Ultra’ Streamer & WiiM Amp Pro Offer Class Leading Performance/Price
The WiiM Ultra ($329) is a flagship streamer with a touch-screen. The WiiM Amp Pro ($369) is an upgraded all-in-one streaming amp. Both feature the ES9038 Q2M Sabre DAC chip and built-in room correction.
Kaleidescape Launches Terra Prime Movie Server with Massive 96TB Storage
The Kaleidescape Terra Prime 96TB movie server ($26,995) is the movie collector’s dream source component. The Terra Prime can store up to 1,600 4K movies with reference video and lossless sound.
Apple Vision Pro: Another 3D Comeback?
The $3,500 Apple Vision Pro is here. Although not for everyone, this product — and future products of this type — can deliver a 3D video experience far better than any previous technology.
The $299 WiiM Amp Breathes New Life Into Old Speakers
The new WiiM Amp is a compact streaming amplifier that turns any pair of passive speakers into a modern streaming audio system for only $299. It offers 60 wpc, HDMI ARC, bass management, and ESS Sabre DACs.
ZapperBox Helps You Ditch Cable With Their M1 Over The Air DVR
Looking to cut the cord to cable? ZapperBox's new M1 ($250) over the air DVR may help. The M1 promises 4K video, Dolby Atmos and Dolby AC-4 sound, is HDR video compatible AND has NO monthly fees.
Cambridge Audio MXN10 and DacMagic 200M Review
The Cambridge Audio MXN10 network streamer ($499) and DacMagic 200M DAC ($549) offer excellent sound, high build quality, and easy usability in a compact form factor for a wide variety of systems.
Arylic B50 Amplifier Turns Your Bookshelf Speakers Into a Streaming Machine
The $139 Arylic Audio's new B50 Wireless Amplifier pushes 50 watts x 2, has a sub and phono out, HDMI ARC and is an easy way to turn a pair of passive speakers into a streaming powerhouse!
Kaleidescape Releases Bigger and Faster Terra Prime Movie Servers
Kaleidescape, the premier digital media server for the best 4K and Dolby Atmos source playback, released Terra Prime series with SSD drives making it possible to download 4K content in 4 minutes!
Apple Vision Pro: The Good, the Bad and the Creepy
Apple Vision Pro at WWDC23 introduced spatial computing and Apple's mixed reality VisionOS. Will VisionOS change computing, home theater, and immersive audio or will it be another Apple Newton?