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It looks like Lexicon is finally coming out with Atmos/HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 compatible receivers (and one processor). Of course, they really look like reskinned Arcam receivers. But, it's something. Lexicon RV-9 https://www.lexicon.com/productdetail/~/product/rv-9.html is probably an Arcam AVR...

I don't just mean HK. I mean all of Harman. I know they were acquired by Samsung, but HK has no receivers supporting HDR. Lexicon has no processors supporting HDMI 2/HDR. Mark Levinson doesn't even seem to make multichannel processors anymore. Infinity can't really decide where they want to be...

I have venerable Infinity P362's for my mains that seem to be going out. I also have a P252 for my center. Please don't worry about that. I'll replace it eventually if necessary. The candidates: Infinity's not at all well-reviewed reference 263 speakers Revel M12 full-range bookshelves EMP (or...

My wife is actually considering letting me upgrade the Infinity Primus towers I've had for the last 6+ years. Ideally, I'd replace them with a set of Revel Salon series. That's not going to happen! More realistically, we're looking at EMPTek or possibly Chane. (I'm willing to consider...

I just ordered a Galaxy Note 2. It has Wolfson DAC's. However, I still want to be able to talk on the phone. Wolfson Microelectronics | Wolfson delivers outstanding audio to Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 and Samsung GALAXY Note II Most of these threads focus on earphones w/o mics. I need one...

Today's Amazon deal of the day features the Sennheiser PXC 310 BT Compact Noise-Canceling Travel Headphones with Bluetooth Technology for $199.99. (They're normally $350 on the site.) Amazon.com Gold Box: New Deals. Every Day. (I removed my referer codes.)

Yes, it's been awhile. Marriage plus a 70 hr a week job will do that. Today I had a little time. So, please note the Audioholic related deals down below. These are good all week here in Austin. Speakers and Subwoofers Jamo S426 5 speaker package -- $149 Jamo 8" sub -- $99...

I'm not sure how many of you desire to rip your vinyl to FLAC or lossless AAC. However, if you want an inexpensive USB turntable, check out the Vibe Sound VS-2002-SPK USB turntable at Geeks.com for $32.99 + $8 shipping (BKA $41 US). VIBE Sound VS-2002-SPK USB Turntable/Vinyl Archiver...

Please note that this thing will NOT have a lot of power. It won't upscale your SD sources to 1080p. It's not a Pioneer Elite. However, it will pass 3D for those of you that care about that sort of thing. Plus, it's a Pioneer (and not a Sony), and it's only $149 at woot.com.

Anyone heard of this company or these earbuds? http://www.vicecouture.com/audible.html They have a deal on Tippr right now. But, I wanted an opinion before I considered pulling the trigger. My spider sense says to stay away. These can't be any worse than Skull Candy. I'm still...

The whole Classia series looks to be marked down at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Classia-C336BK-Three-Way-Speaker/dp/B0015YZQR2 http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Classia-C205-Speaker-high-gloss/dp/B0015YTYKM/...

So, Parts Express is having a Labor Day sale. AudioSource PSW112 12" 175 Watt Front Firing Subwoofer -- $129 http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=302-631&utm_source=Retail&utm_medium=Email_Newsletter&utm_content=302-631&utm_campaign=email090210 12ft component cable --...

Able Planet Sound Clarity Noise Canceling Headphones $49.99 at Woot.com

Those of you looking for a guest room/kids room/workshop LCD might want to head to Big Lots this weekend. They have a 32" 768p (720p) RCA on sale this weekend. Yes, it's a refurb and a RCA one at that, but it has two HDMI ports plus a tuner. I know, but it's under $300. Enjoy.

http://www.tvpredictions.com/target072310.htm For those of you that lack a Wal-Mart selling $50 Magnavox players or a Fry's selling $110 LG players, here you go.

Monoprice has an adjustable tilting/swiveling wall mount bracket on sale today for $18.92. It's normally $50. It only holds up to 99 lbs, so you can't put a 65" plasma on it. But, it's still great for the average 32-42" bedroom LCD...

Tiger Express has a one TB Seagate Barracuda OEM packaged (read: bare) hard drive for $39.99 AFTER a $30 mail-in-rebate. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4691122&sku=TSD-1000AS3&SRCCODE=WEM2306SH&cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM2306-_-tigeremail

The Polk Monitor 60 Floorstanders in cherry are on sale for $120 + $3 shipping at NewEgg. http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/77626/polk-audio-monitor-60-single-two-way-floorstanding-loudspeaker/ The actual link...

Anyone heard of Role Audio. I saw an ad for them on Facebook. (Red Flag #1) Their site lists a rather diminutive bookshelf with reviews from online sites of which I never heard. (Red Flag #2) http://www.roleaudio.com/kayak.html The carbon fiber woofer looks intriguing. (I'm not sure...

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10444263-47.html?tag=mncol;txt So, the better sampled SACD (assuming they didn't use the latest Nora Jones album) sounds "worse" (not the same) than the CD? I wouldn't think this means that the 4HD is better, but that their SACD player (or more likely its...