An Australian Apple Patent Describes a Smart Multi-Speaker Audio System Designed for TV Live Streaming
Today Patently Apple discovered a patent application from Apple that relates to a smart audio system that is far more elaborate than Apple’s new HomePod that is configurable…
From fuzzed-out to crystal clear, Fender’s digital amp changes tones with an app
Each of these issues is directly tackled by Fender’s Mustang GT amps. Even the largest Fender Mustang GT weighs about half of its tube-amp equivalent. First, there’s the…
Counterpoint SA12 Tube/Hybrid Amplifier 80W per channel
Used as High amplifier in quad amp system for Magnepan MMGs, then upgraded to Martin Logan CLSII. Added 4 matched 6DJ8 tubes from Tube Depot – purchase includes…
BAT VK-300x SE Stereo Integrated Tube Amplifier Factory Re-certified w/ Warranty (3396)
Other Notes: Refurbished to factory specifications; full warranty in effect. Integrated MM phono stage included. “The VK-300x output stage is a symmetrical bipolar design as used in our…
At last — A wireless speaker with a rock and roll heart
The Sixes are gutsy performers. For some perspective, I put together a wired system with a Marantz NR1508 AV receiver ($549) and a pair of wired ELAC Debut…
Trim the thicket of hindrances to housing construction
Nicholas J. Marantz, an assistant professor of urban planning and public policy at UC Irvine, analyzed the effect of a Massachusetts law similar to SB35 and found that…
Marantz UD7007 Universal Disc Player SACD / CD / DVD / 3D Blu-ray (3401)
Other Notes: “The Marantz UD7007 Universal Disc Player with Networking is an all-in-one, comprehensive solution for all of your disc media. Compatible with nearly every video and audio…
SDCC: ‘Captain Marvel’ set in 1990s, Samuel L Jackson to appear, concept art released
Below is great commentary on the setting of the film from The Verge. Jerad S. Marantz published the Kree art on the Internet, noting much to his surprise,…
System Audio Saxo 1 Active loudspeakers REVIEW
Tiny. Conventional, but tiny. Yes, some of the other speakers in our group (click above for the full group test) are small, but the System Audio Saxo 1…
Bose accidentally reveals unreleased headphones in email newsletter
That button on the left earcup doesn’t exist on Bose’s current QC35 headphones. Bose’s email marketing team might have accidentally revealed an upcoming product ahead of schedule. Some…