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Review: Cambridge Audio Sonata NP30 Network Music Player

A fine-sounding option for those looking for a networked audio player — with a few ergonomic quirks

By Daniel Kumin
Posted August 30, 2011

Cambridge Audio is a British electronics maker with a long-running dedication to serious audio (minus the silly-expensive audiophile pricing) and a long-running commitment to quality digital playback. So, when the company first previewed a network music player in late 2010, it got my attention.

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Entertainment

This Week in Music and Blu-rays: August 30, 2011

All the entertainment you'll need to get you through 'til next Tuesday

By Brett Milano and Gene Newman
Posted August 30, 2011

Glen Campbell in the studio

This Week in Music

Brett Milano takes a listen to the latest new releases and reissues: Glen Campbell turns in a surprisingly unflinching swan song, the classic early work of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers gets a fresh mono release on CD and 180-gram vinyl, plus the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tommy Keene, Juliana Hatfield, Ice

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Gear

Review: Samsung UN55D8000 3D LCD HDTV

One impressive slab — or sliver? — of technology.

By Al Griffin
Posted August 29, 2011
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While 3D movies haven’t totally taken over the multiplex, the format remains a force to be reckoned with. Michael Bay just released a new Transformers installment in 3D (Transformers: Dark of the Moon), James Cameron is at work on Avatar sequels, and the entire Star Wars saga is being formatted for 3D release.

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News

Review: V-MODA Crossfade M-80 On-Ear Headphones

I'm probably not cool enough to wear these. Are you?

By Geoffrey Morrison
Posted August 29, 2011
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V-Moda Crossfade M-80 - headphones head on

"Style your hair for best sound." Already done, V-MODA. Already done.

Located on a wraparound removable sticker on the left earcup, this statement is my first introduction to the new Crossfade M-80 headphones. I'll forgive them for being baldists.

The right earcup sticker: "Red for right side." You'd think a simple "R" would suffice, but such banal lettering would presumably foul the stylish design.

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News

Bang & Olufsen Introduces 3D LCD TVs; BMW Surround Audio Systems

B&O 3D can now be yours for less than $270 an inch. And you can put off buying that Aston Martin for another couple of months.

By Brent Butterworth
Posted August 26, 2011

Bang & Olufsen Beovision 7

Bang & Olufsen knows its customers value style and ease of use more than being the first on the block with the latest thing, so the Danish company tends to wait for the bugs to be worked out of new technologies before it embraces them.

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Entertainment

The Vinyl Never Lies: The Full Henry Rollins Interview

The always-busy activist, author, columnist, radio host, and sometime vocalist weighs in on the lasting importance of physical media.

By Mike Mettler
Posted August 25, 2011
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Henry Rollins with his library

We bring you, at last, the full version of our talk with Henry Rollins that ran in the September print and iPad editions of Sound+Vision. Enjoy!

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Entertainment

ESPN for Xbox LIVE Gets a Makeover

Madden not real enough for you? Microsoft tweaks their ESPN experience with Kinect integration, split screen, and more.

By Michael Berk
Posted August 25, 2011

ESPN for Xbox LIVE

Love your Xbox 360? Want more control over your live sports viewing? Microsoft has you covered with a host of upgrades to their ESPN for Xbox LIVE service (which requires an Xbox LIVE Gold membership, though you'll incur no additional cost beyond the subscription fee).

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