Tag: AVR

Arcam AVRs Get An HDMI 2.1 Upgrade

Good news for all who own an AV receiver from Arcam: An HDMI 2.1 upgrade is due at the end of 2021. The AVR10, AVR20, AVR30, and AV40 models were designed from the start to be upgradable and the fact that this will be possible in the last quarter of this year is a big win for all Home Cinema fans.

Video: JBL Synthesis SDR-35 and SDP-55 Unpacked

They're finally here and we have unpacked them! JBL is thrilling us with an AV receiver with a Class G power amplifier and a multi-channel preamplifier in the Synthesis series. These are the two 16-channel models SDR-35 and SDP-55, which should make even demanding home cinema lovers happy. Enjoy our video!

Just In: NAD’s T778

It has been almost a year since we first reported on the T778 from NAD. We are pleased to finally be able to present the model. With this, you can (in the compressed version) calibrate your home theater with Dirac Live and furthermore, it can be used as a multiroom system. If you are interested, you can purchase the product from us. For German-speaking audiences, our video from last year gives an overview of everything you need to know about the AV receiver.    

Online Home Cinema Special at HiFi im Hinterhof From November 4 – 8

As November approaches, all things home cinema start to catch our eyes. Autumn is when you want to feel cosy indoors, and it doesn’t get better than being curled up with a movie. Precisely why we put together our specialized home cinema extravaganza this time of year! Given this year's limitations, we've been forced to think outside the box. We invite you to check out our Online Home Cinema Special.

Our Latest Video: NAD’s T778 AV Receiver

Already this spring, we were excitedly reporting on the T778 from NAD, and now we've finally integrated the AV receiver available to test in one of our Home Cinemas. Our colleague Alex was able to take a moment from our hectic retail business to present the model in brief. What is especially exciting is, of course, the ability to calibrate with Dirac Live.  Worth mentioning is that for the moment, NAD only grants access with the compressed version; however, the fully-equipped version is available for purchase in our store. For now, we hope you can enjoy this German-language video!  

The Most Important Dirac Live Know-Hows

Difficulties can arise time and again with tuning the Dirac Live. To prevent this, we briefly summarize the essentials so you can enjoy your music to the fullest. We sum up the most elevant settings, and common sources of error. It's just an overview from us, as the program includes further details than we don't cover in our explainer.