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Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmGRGGFh

0:08:03 Tom shares his first Dolby Cinema experience.

In the news:

– Via Carlton B. – JVC is adding Frame Adapt HDR to their 4K D-iLA projectors: https://hdguru.com/jvc-4k-d-ila-firmware-update-enhances-hdr10/

– TCL’s Smart Screen is another vertical TV: https://is.gd/dVdLKo

– Panasonic’s MegaCon 55″ dual layer LCD: https://youtu.be/BCjMLU5v9bs

– Panasonic transparent OLED: https://youtu.be/fkQWJnAYqds

Comments:

– Joseph H. shares a laugh over a cable break-in service: https://www.morrowaudio.com/products/break-in-service

– Robert G. noticed Spears & Munsil’s UHD HDR Benchmark how-to articles: http://spearsandmunsil.com/3rd-edition-articles/

0:22:38 Rob W. gets our TV and speaker suggestions, plus a Harmony remote programming idea.
– Sony 85″ X900F: https://is.gd/jhxFjl

0:34:12 Josh V. asks if Sonos is a good wireless home theater.
– Yamaha MusicCast Surround: https://is.gd/2ksFbj
– Sewell Ghostwire: https://is.gd/qCemeL

0:42:10 Ted M. wants to know what the word “dynamics” means to us.

0:45:08 Dave B. finds out where to buy replacement projector lamps.
– Projector Lamp Genie: http://www.projectorlampgenie.com/us/home.php
– Projector Central Recommended Retailers: https://www.projectorcentral.com/lamp-suppliers.htm

0:48:42 Chris H. gets confirmation for his Denon X1500H choice.

0:53:00 Mark M. asks all about auto-setup, Reference Volume, safe SPL, Dynamic EQ, running subs “hot”, and Auro-3D.

1:12:10: Dave F. asks about outdoor Sonos speakers.
– Sonos by Sonance Outdoor: https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/outdoor-speaker-pair.html
– Sonos Move: https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/move.html

1:15:49 Ian E. gets clarification about digital audio sampling.
– Xiph.org: https://xiph.org/video/

1:19:54 Justin B. wonders if JVC’s LX-NZ3 is too good to be true, and shipping something large from Australia.

1:26:27 Damien D. clarifies his Receiver needs for a new recommendation.
– Denon X3400H: https://is.gd/6OR6DL
– Marantz SlimLine: https://is.gd/xsdvYv

1:30:10 Christian S. speculates about HDMI delivering power.

1:32:42 Infinite Gary asks when Samsung’s QD-OLED TVs will arrive and in what sizes. Plus, is a special screen needed for IMAX Enhanced content?

1:38:55 Travis D. wants a PC headphone connection with a silent noisefloor.
– JDS Labs OL DAC: https://jdslabs.com/product/ol-dac/
– JDS Labs Atom Amp: https://jdslabs.com/product/atom-amp/
– Emotiva PT-100: https://emotiva.com/collections/pre-amps/products/pt-100

1:42:47 Clara B. asks about HDMI-CEC, CEDIA 2019, and when’s the best time to buy.

1:52:57 John M. gets more details about movie vs. music vs. game versions of decoders and upmixers.

1:57:09 Kev S. wants to better understand each step of auto-setup and EQ in case he wants more manual control.

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