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ZAGGbox Media Server Preview ZAGGbox Media Server Preview The ZAGGbox is a recording device with universal remote and streaming capabilities. It has a terabyte of storage, 4 USB ports for more, 3 HD and 2 SD inputs, and the ability to stream to your phone.
Rotel RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver Preview Rotel RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver Preview The Rotel RSX-1560, with class D amps, 4 HDMI inputs, and dual sub AND center channel outs certainly has a lot of bells and whistles for a more esoteric brand.
Elemental Designs EL8.3t Tower Speaker First Look Elemental Designs EL8.3t Tower Speaker First Look The new Elemental Designs EL speakers (headed by the EL8.3t) represent a new direction for eD. With a higher price-point, top notch components, and solid construction, the price may be justified.
Westinghouse LD-55F970Z LED LCD HDTV First Look Westinghouse LD-55F970Z LED LCD HDTV First Look The LD-55970Z is about an inch thick and has all the usual including full 1080p resolution, 6ms response time, 120 Hz refresh rate, selectable color temperatures, 3D noise reduction, and 3:2 pulldown
Snell Acoustics Phantom Center Loudspeaker First Look Snell Acoustics Phantom Center Loudspeaker First Look At last year's CES, Snell Acoustics announced their $25,000 a pair loudspeaker, the Phantom B7. It only took them a year to announce the matching Phantom Center - at only $7,500.
Elemental Designs A7-700 Subwoofer First Look Elemental Designs A7-700 Subwoofer First Look The A7-700 is the newest in the line of eD's tall-boy subs. It stands 45" tall while taking only a bit over 25" square on the floor. It sporting an overbuilt cabinet, 2-15" drivers, and a 1300watt amp
Oppo BDP-80 Universal Blu-ray Player First Look Oppo BDP-80 Universal Blu-ray Player First Look The BDP-80 is the new universal player from Oppo. That means that not only does it play Blu-rays and DVDs but also SACDs and DVD-As. With just a few corners cut, the BDP-80 comes in at only $289.
NAD T 747 A/V Receiver Preview NAD T 747 A/V Receiver Preview The NAD T 747 A/V receiver exemplifies their principle of simplicity, form and function while also providing the raw power to sonically please its listeners and satisfy the speakers it powers.
Boston Acoustics TVee Model 20 First Look Boston Acoustics TVee Model 20 First Look Boston Acoustics is offering an incremental upgrade with the TVee Model 20. This new model has upgraded drivers but most importantly sports a lower price. Now that's what we call an upgrade!
Lexicon BD-30 Blu-ray Player (Oppo BDP-83 Clone) Review Lexicon BD-30 Blu-ray Player (Oppo BDP-83 Clone) Review We discovered the Lexicon BD-30 is an Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player with a $3k premium. We prove this with pictures, measurements and an official response from THX. Lexicon no longer sells this product.