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(September 20, 2024) We caught up with StormAudio's Gary Blouse at CEDIA 2024 and learned about the company's most prominent show presence ever. Storm was showcasing its ISP EVO, ISP Core 16, ISP MK3, and ISR Fusion 20 Receiver in eight different locations throughout the convention center. Gary...

(April 16, 2024) Disney has announced that DTS:X audio is definitively arriving on its streaming platform, Disney+. On May 15, “Queen Rock Montreal” will make its global premiere on the service, standing as the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced immersive sound from DTS. It will...

(March 12, 2024) Pioneer has unveiled specs and details for two new AV receiver options, both designed to deliver big on the bang-for-the-buck quotient. The duo is headlined by the VSX-835, a 7.2-channel model that's priced at $499 (on sale at Amazon for $479) and injected with several advanced...

(September 17, 2023) StormAudio's 2023 CEDIA presence was impossible to ignore, as the industry leader showcased a dazzling array of technologies guided by its AoIP preamp called ISP EVO. Utilizing a 32-channel version of EVO, Storm commanded a Grimani Systems 16,800-watts, 11.6.6 channel active...

(March 28, 2023) Onkyo's all-new TX-RZ70 marks Premium Audio Co.'s third flagship receiver release in 2023, leaving home theater fans plenty to lust for. The TX-RZ70, much like new heavy hitters from Pioneer and Integra, was built from the ground up with plenty of input from Premium Audio Co.'s...

You don't need to drop $3K-plus on an AV receiver to ignite home theater magic. Sure, if the purse strings are loose, have at it. But if money matters and the budget has restrictions, rest easy because grin-inducing performance can be had with gear costing half as much or less than a flagship...

(October 20, 2021) ARCAM’s newest HDA range member, the AVR5, is an entry-level receiver designed to deliver higher-end performance with comparatively reasonable pricing. The bones of the AVR5 give owners access to 12 channels of decoding with speaker arrangements as large as 7.1.4. Of course...

(October 19, 2021) Denon has officially launched a new budget-friendly AV Receiver, the AVR-X1700H. Priced at $699, the X1700H hits all the right notes by accommodating advanced HDMI 2.1 requirements with multiple inputs, Hi-Res music streaming, Atmos and DTS:X immersive sound, and voice control...

(September 3, 2021) During a recent interview with StormAudio’s Gary Blouse, National Sales Manager - US and Canada, AV NIRVANA was given the green light to discuss several of the company’s exciting new products. The headliner is a new entry-level processor called the ISP Core 16. Core 16 is...

(August 24, 2021) One of the industry's most elite audio brands, Trinnov Audio, and the leader in reference home theater playback, Kaleidescape, have announced a new promotion effective September 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022. Customers purchasing a Trinnov Altitude-16 or Altitude-32...

(July 2, 2020). Denon is following up its impressive X-Series lineup reveal with a modestly priced stunner: the all-new AVR-S960H. Designed to attract forward-thinking budget-oriented enthusiasts, the S960H is loaded to the brim with HDMI 2.1 tech, including true 8K compatibility. The S960H is...

(August 21, 2019) First announced at CES 2019, Emotiva Audio says it’s all-new XMC-2 AV Processor is officially shipping. Competitively priced at $2,999, the XMC-2 is designed to deliver performance factors found on the flagship’s RMC-1 processor for nearly $2,000 less. And while the new...

StormAudio Bolsters Its Processor Lineup with New Industry Alliances (November 4, 2018) On the heels of a successful showing at CEDIA 2018, StormAudio says its brand is stronger and healthier than ever. The company used the show to demo its flagship 32-channel ISP 3D.32 Reference Edition...

CEDIA 2018: Meet Marantz’s New Flagship 11.2-Channel AV7705 Preamp Processor (September 19, 2018) Sound United had a massive presence at CEDIA 2018, showcasing a wide range of new gear from its impressive list of top-flight AV brands. One such brand – Marantz – used the limelight to reveal...

CEDIA 2018: “IMAX Enhanced” Certification Could Represent a Major Boost for DTS:X (September 5, 2018) As we head into CEDIA 2018, AV NIRVANA will cover a range of industry news and new product launches on the ground in San Diego, California. And kicking things off is a major announcement by...

It’s always fun to unwrap a new flagship receiver, especially when it’s stamped with a Yamaha badge. Three years ago, I had the privilege of taking the company’s revolutionary RX-A3050 AVR for an Atmos test drive and it literally blew the doors off my reference home theater. Much has...

Integra’s DRX-3.1 and DRX-2.1 Represent Solid Additions to the Company’s 2017 Lineup (Integra) The new DRX-3.1 (May 26, 2017) May has been a healthy month for Integra, punctuated by several tantalizing product announcements. Last week, the company kept the hits coming with the announcement...