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Roku Streaming Stick, HDMI Version Preview and Chromecast Comparison Preview: The Roku Streaming Stick (HDMI version) is their answer to the Chromecast. It has access to just about every streaming service on the planet rather than Google's limited streaming offerings

The African Tongue Drum Goes Electronic Review The African Tongue Drum with electronic pickup system allows one to connect to a loop pedal to do background drum effects. Check out our review of this unique product.

iHome iBN97 Bluetooth Clock Radio Preview The new iHome iBN97 Bluetooth clock radio adds NFC to an alarm clock. Of course, it also includes Bluetooth for wireless connectivity from virtually any mobile device. Check it out.

Denon DA-300USB DAC Preview The Denon DA-300USB DAC has top-notch circuitry, proprietary Advanced AL32 Processing and High-Precision 32 bit, 192 kHz digital to analogue conversion, analog line outputs, and four digital inputs.

Seiki U-VISION 4K Upscaling HDMI Cable Preview Seiki's U-VISION 4k upconverting HDMI cable will take a 1080p signal and scale it up to 4k or a 720p signal and scale it to 1080p as well as other image improvement features for only $40.

Pioneer AVH-X7500BT and SPH-DA210 AppRadio Review I got a chance to test out two of Pioneer's latest in-dash receivers, the 1-DIN AVH-X7500BT and the 2-DIN SPH-DA210. Both are $500 units that have a 7" WVGA touch screen with AppRadio capabilities.

Audio Interconnect and Speaker Cable Myths and Facts Revealed Audio interconnects and speaker cables myths and facts are revealed in this informative interview. What makes a good AV cable, and the real science behind them is discussed here.

Emotiva XPS-1 High Performance Phono Preamp Preview The Emotiva XPS-1 is an high-quality, in-line phono pre-amp for the bargain price of $149. If you have a turntable you can't use because you lack the correct inputs, the XPS-1 is the solution.

Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS USB DAC Review Review: The Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS. Cambridge Audio has a number of DacMagic offerings, currently three on their website, and this is by far the smallest and the least expensive.

Emotiva Stealth DC-1 DAC/Preamp Review Review: The Emotiva Stealth DC-1 is a two channel preamp, DAC, and headphone amp all in one. The $500 price tag would be worth it for any 2 of those but Emotiva gave you all 3. Highly Recommended!