It was just last year when Beatles fans were treated to a remix (not merely a remaster) of the iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, and now we have John Lennon’s best post-Beatles work, Imagine, lavishly expanded on the six-disc John Lennon: Imagine — The Ultimate Collection box set. It’s set to drop …
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Which store has the best deals on HDMI cables? Which Web site has the best selection? Which HDMI cable is right for your TV? Answers to these questions, and more, in the definitive (if I do say so myself) HDMI cable buyers guide: First off, cheap cables will produce the exact same picture and sound quality as expensive cables. Check …
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Among the ancient castles, quaint houses, and picturesque countryside, Great Britain is actually a hotbed of high-end audio. Brands big and small pepper the island country from the southern coast to the northern highlands. On a recent trip, I had the opportunity to visit three such storied companies: Bowers & Wilkins (speakers and headphones), Meridian (electronics and speakers), and Abbey …
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The town of Worthing is perhaps not where you’d expect to find a world-class speaker company. A typically British seaside town, the parks and beaches are surrounded by squat brick houses sprinkled with Tudors and people driving on the left. Just away from the water is the headquarters of Bowers & Wilkins, a storied audio brand with a wide range …
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On a recent trip to London, I got a chance to tour storied speaker company B&W’s factory. They asked if I’d also like to tour Abbey Road Studios. Yes. Yes I would. And I did. It was awesome and I have pictures. This is the first of three behind-the-scenes tours I did on my recent UK trip. Also check out …
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