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What’s the Best Way to Get Hi-Res Audio from My iPhone to My Amplifier

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ I have a Yamaha WXA-50 amplifier, and I would like to play hi-res audio from Apple Music and get the full benefit through the...

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Got tech questions? Looking for advice on how to get the most out of your A/V gear? The experts at Sound & Vision have answers! Whether you’re setting up a new subwoofer or Atmos speaker system,...

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Should I Use the Outboard Amp in My 7.2.4 Setup for Front L/R or Atmos...

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ I have a 7.2.4 home theater with a Marantz SR7015 AV receiver powering 7.2.2 of the 7.2.4 speaker setup and a Marantz MM7025...

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Will Using an eARC HDMI Connection from the TV to My AVR Improve the Sound?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ I own a Vizio M65-J01 4K TV, a Roku Streaming Stick+ 4K device, and a Pioneer VSX-820 AV receiver. I’ve set things up with...

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Should I Connect My Apple TV to the TV or Receiver?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ I have been a big fan of S&V for many years and it was the first place I checked to find out the best way to set up my...

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How Do I Assess a Potential Home Theater Space?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ After several decades of renting and townhome ownership, I’m finally at a point where I’m looking to buy a single-family...

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How Do You Properly Integrate a Subwoofer In a Stereo Setup?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ Thank you for the quality of your reviews and articles. I live in France and I read your website at least twice a week. I am...

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Got tech questions? Looking for advice on how to get the most out of your A/V gear? The experts at Sound & Vision have answers! Whether you’re setting up a new subwoofer or Atmos speaker system,...

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2 Ways to Connect an External Amp to an AV Receiver

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ Essentially this is a two-for-one, as both Ed Mendelson and Sam V had very similar questions about connecting an external...

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How Do I Play Music on My iMac Through a Vintage Stereo Receiver?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ Is there a way I can play music from my iMac’s music app through my [vintage] Pioneer SX-1250 stereo receiver? — Paul A.A...

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Which Will Lead to Better Sound: Upgrading My Power Amp or Treating Room...

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ I’m wondering which upgrade will make a more significant audible difference in my home theater: upgrading the power amplifier...

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Got tech questions? Looking for advice on how to get the most out of your A/V gear? The experts at Sound & Vision have answers! Whether you’re setting up a new subwoofer or Atmos speaker system,...

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Which Version of 1999’s ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Is Closest to What the Director...

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ There are so many versions of Eyes Wide Shut, censored, uncensored, different durations, Director’s Cut, Studio Cut,...

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What’s the Latest on Nakamichi’s 11.4.6 Dragon Soundbar System?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ Last year, Nakamichi introduced a home theater/audio speaker system bearing the iconic Dragon nameplate. What’s the latest...

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Got a Burning Tech Question? Ask S&V!

Got tech questions? Looking for advice on how to get the most out of your A/V gear? The experts at Sound & Vision have answers! Whether you’re setting up a new subwoofer or Atmos speaker system,...

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Can I Mix Wired and Wireless Speakers in a Dolby Atmos Setup?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ I have Dali Euphonia MS5 speakers, each powered by Parasound Halo amps. I also have a center channel powered by a Classé amp....

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Why Doesn’t My AVR Switch to ARC When I Open Netflix on My TV?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ I have a 7.1 system with an Integra AV receiver and I use a cable box for TV. When I switch to the Netflix app on my Sony TV,...

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What’s the Best Way to Improve Bass in a Multiroom Audio System?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ I have an existing housewide audio system with a receiver connected to a speaker selector and speakers and volume controls in...

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How Should I Power a Home Theater Setup with Only 5 Ceiling Speakers?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.comQ I am installing my first home theater setup and using five ceiling speakers that were already pre-wired into the house when...

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Got tech questions? Looking for advice on how to get the most out of your A/V gear? The experts at Sound & Vision have answers! Whether you’re setting up a new subwoofer or Atmos speaker system,...

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