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It’s time to retire the MP3: HDTracks and the high definition audio revolution

High Definition Audio downloads are finally catching on thanks to the efforts of download sites like HDtracks. Here's why it's time for MP3s to be retired.

Samsung’s HomeSync Android 1TB Media Box brings Jelly Bean to your HDTV

Samsung's new HomeSync 1TB Android media box brings Jelly Bean support to your HDTV and lets your share from your mobile device.
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The Wadia Intuition 01 PowerDAC dresses your iPod up in an Armani suit of sound

The Intuition 01 PowerDAC from Wadia Digital transforms otherwise bland-sounding iPods and iPhones into spectacular, high-end music servers.
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Audio road show: Emotiva hits the streets to promote high-end audio to the great unwashed.

Emotiva Audio is all about better sound quality for a lot less money and they are taking their gear on the road starting in Chicago to show you have been missing.

Magnepan breaks the sound barrier with $600/pair MMG loudspeakers

Magnepan's MMG planar loudspeakers may offer the best point of entry into high-end audio for only $600.

Spend your weekend watching the Criterion Collection for free on Hulu.

The entire Criterion Collection of restored films is available to stream for free this weekend on Hulu.

Meridian Audio packs its pedigree into the $300 Explorer USB DAC

The $Explorer USB DAC from Meridian Audio may have just raised the bar for the fastest growing category in home audio.

Cut the cord with Antennas Direct DB8e HDTV antenna

The DB8e from Antennas direct appears to be one of the most powerful and affordable HDTV antenna options to come along in quite a while.
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Grandpa’s stereo never sounded like this: Symbol Audio Modern Record Console

Symbol Audio's Modern Record Console hankers back to a time when stereo systems and furniture lived together in perfect harmony.

FCC filing indicates Roku 3 may be on its way

Roku hasn't upgraded its stable of media streamers since the Steaming Stick, but an FCC filing indicates a Roku 3 may be on its way.

AudioQuest Dragonfly USB DAC converts your computer into a high-end music server

AudioQuest's DragonFly USB DAC is no larger than a thumb drive, but provides high-end sound from your laptop or desktop computer.

Scaring the Schitt out of the competition: Schitt Audio Modi 24/96 DAC and Magni headphone amplifier.

Schitt Audio's Modi 24/96 USB DAC and Magni Headphone amplifier offer competitive value and performance for only $100 each.

The girl with the olive headphones: Urbanears launches colorful headphones to break the winter blues.

Swedish headphone manufacturer Urbanears adds three fresh new colors to an already dense palette of options for spring.

Is Red the new Blu? Red’s streaming RedRay 4K Player is ready for pre-order

Red Digital Cinema, maker of Red cameras, introduced its RedRay 4K/Ultra HD streaming media player, available for pre-order.