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Review – Pioneer Elite SC-71 AV Receiver and Pioneer SP-PK22BS Andrew Jones Designed 5.1 Channel Speaker Package

Like well-designed expensive luxury automobiles that are a blast to drive, high priced amazing sounding audio systems are pretty easy to find. The challenge is finding an affordable system that provides superior performance, and in this review we look at the Pioneer Elite SC-71 AV Receiver, and the SP-PK22BS Andrew Jones Designed 5.1 Channel Speaker Package. Jones is best known for his price-is-no-object TAD audio system, and we wondered how the designer of the $78,000 a pair TAD Reference One speakers did when faced with the challenge of creating speakers at a fraction of the price. How large a fraction? Try $129 a pair. Read on to discover if he succeeded or not, and how the SC-71 fared in our tests.

Harris Fogel, with additional reporting by Nancy Burlan, posted 4/25/2014

Review – Aspyr’s Star Wars Battlefront & Lego Star Wars Reviewed by the Mac Edition Radio Kids!

The Mac Edition Radio Kids review Aspyr’s Star Wars Battlefront and Star Wars Lego for the Mac platform. Listen in as Thomas Fogel (9), Jonathan Fogel (6), and Calin Losacco (7) review these titles from their point of view.Recorded in October 2005 by Harris Fogel

Harris Fogel, Posted 4/8/2006

Review – A Baker’s Dozen + Three from the 2014 CES Conference

The 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show was a lot of different things to many different people. From photography, high-definition audio, car electronics, smart appliances, and wearable tech, to small startups with one small product hoping to strike it rich, it is both evidence of a consumer society out of control, yet coupled with a sincere belief that technology can help the world, make our lives more productive, fun, and free us to other more enjoyable pursuits, even if that means constantly making sure things are charged up! Here is a baker’s dozen list + three of fun and interesting items and trends we spotted in Las Vegas.

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Harris Fogel, posted 4/6/2014

Apple's CarPlay And The Future Of Smartphones In The Car

On March 3rd, 2014, Apple formally introduced CarPlay at the Geneva International Motor Show. Originally named iOS in the Car when it was announced at WWDC 2013 in June 2013, CarPlay is essentially an enhanced mirroring system for Phones with the Lightning connector (the 5s, 5c, and 5). John Mulhern takes a look at what this all means for the in-car user experience.

John Mulhern III, Posted 3/4/2014

Review – The Compleat Writer: Backing Up –Part 2(b) – Seagate's 5400rpm 1TB Laptop SSHD

Here's another hard truth: Not only can your computer's OS fail at any moment, but your hardware can give up the ghost unexpectedly. Won't do you much good to have a bootable, up-to-date clone of your hard drive if you don't have a fallback unit to which you can attach it. A. D. Coleman discusses repurposing his refurbished MacBook Pro as a backup computer with the addition of Seagate's 5400rpm 1TB Laptop SSHD.

A.D. Coleman, Posted 2/28/2014

Review – High Bit for the New Year – High-Resolution Music from Cedille Records

In this second installment of a multi-part article, we look at the various sources for high-resolution downloadable music from labels large and small, and offer a few sound bets for the audiophile in your life. In this article we explore some recent releases from Cedille Records, a unique non-profit label dedicated to championing the music of Chicago-based artists. Read on for our full review.

Harris Fogel and Nancy Burlan, posted 2/28/2014

Review – The 2014 CES High-Res Audio Experience Tech Zone – Is High-Resolution Music Here to Stay?

In this first of a multi-part article, we look at the increasing popularity of high-resolution music availability. With a growing number of sources, file formats, and genres of music, will the audiophile holy grail of no-compromise recordings finally become a reality? For the first time in years, the 2014 International CES, held in Las Vegas in January, offered a High-Res Audio Experience Tech Zone in the Venetian Hotel, featuring many of the major players in the field. In this article, we look at some of the overall issues at play in the industry, and I get bit a cranky about the questions that remain for consumers.

Harris Fogel, posted 2/20/2014

Review –VTech Headset Phone DS6671-3 & Retro Phone LS6191-17 Wireless Phones

Smartphones are grabbing all the attention these days, but in most homes, a wireless phone connected to the landline can be just as important. VTech is one of the best-known manufacturers of phones and accessories. We reviewed two models: the VTech Headset Phone DS6671-3 that includes two handsets, and DECT 6.0 cordless headset for hands-free operation, and the stylish new VTech Retro Phone LS6191-17. Is it time for a new wireless phone in your life? How do these new phones perform? Read on for our review.

Harris Fogel and Nancy Burlan, posted 2/13/2014

Review – The Beatles 50th Anniversary US Albums Releases

“On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, greeted by scores of screaming, swooning fans who rushed the gate to catch a glimpse of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr as they took their first steps on American soil. Two nights later, on Sunday, February 9, 74 million viewers in the U.S. and millions more in Canada tuned in to CBS to watch The Beatles make their American television debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” So reads the Capitol Records press release, as Capitol and Apple Corps have released the original albums complete with original art and both stereo and mono mixes. Read on for our full review.

Harris Fogel and Nancy Burlan, posted 2/7/2013

One Week Until CES 2014

With just one week to go until International CES 2014 begins, the excitement is building and the communications are coming fast and furious. John Mulhern III talks about a few of the things he and others at Mac Edition Radio are looking for, including actual 4k content options, wearables, high-resolution audio, and faster connectivity options.

John Mulhern III, Posted 12/29/2013

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