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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 3h

Dammit Janet, when Dr Frank-N-Furter introduced us to the hedonistic delights of this musical cross-dressing classic, did we really expect it to be celebrating its half century anniversary with such a beautiful 4K (ahem) package?
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#TheRockyHorrorPictureShow #4KUHD

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 4K Blu-ray Review

Richard O Brien's classic rock n roll musical gets a beautiful new 4K restoration in time for its 50th anniversary from 20th Century Studios.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 20h

Ealing Studio's classic horror anthology, #DeadofNight, gets a new lease of life on 4K from @studiocanal.co.uk in time for Halloween.
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#4KUHD #4KUltraHD #HorrorMovie

Dead of Night (1945) 4K Blu-ray Review

Ealing Studio's classic horror anthology gets a new lease of life on 4K from Studiocanal in time for Halloween.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 21h

Looking for the last integrated amplifier you will ever buy? Bryston knows a thing or two about amplifiers and longevity; so does the Bi200 fit the bill? www.avforums.com/reviews/brys...

#Bryston #Amplifiers #HiFi

Bryston Bi200 Integrated Amplifier Review

Review of the Bryston Bi200 integrated amp with its entirely analogue input selection and hugely transparent nature.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 1d

Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 headphone comes hot on the heels of the upgraded Px7 S3 and there's a fair amount of crossover. Which one deserves your money?
AVForums Hi-Fi Editor Ed Selley reviews both headsets testing design, features & sound quality to help you decide.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones - Which is BEST?

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 1d

Was anybody really craving an animated but non-playable #SplinterCell? Well, we've got one!
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#Netflix #SplinterCellDeathwatch #AnimatedSeries

Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (Netflix) TV Show Review

Was anybody really craving an animated but non-playable Splinter Cell?

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 2d

As the first in a new series of premium products from @QuadHiFi, the Platina Integrated amplifier introduces new architecture with a Class AB design delivering up to 200W per channel.
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#HiFi #HiFiAudio #Amplifier

Quad announces Platina Integrated flagship stereo amplifier

Quad's new amplifier will launch the flagship Platina Series of premium products, with its redesigned amp architecture delivering up to 200W per channel.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 2d

AVForums Patrons! Tim Burton's #CorpseBride is 20 years old and you can join in the celebrations with a chance to #win a Collector's Edition 4K disc set of this stop motion classic.

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#Competition

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 2d

#DannyDyer's mid 00s horror comedy Severance is never quite as funny or as bloody as it could be. And the new 4K disc from Icon ultimately matches its content - never quite delivering on the format's promise... www.avforums.com/reviews/seve...

#4KUHD #4KUltraHD

Severance (2006) 4K Blu-ray Review

Christopher Smith's horror comedy is never quite as funny or as bloody as it could be. And the new 4K disc from Icon also disappoints...

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 3d

Expanding its flagship Signature #headphone series, Grado's S750 introduces new drivers and a redesigned cushion profile that slots in under the top end entries.
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#Grado #HiFi #headphones

Grado unveils Signature S750 headphones

News that this new addition to the flagship Signature series introduces new S2 drivers and B Cushions, and offers a more affordable 'entry point' price.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 3d

PROMOTED: Currys 20% off LG xboom speakers deal

LG's new #xboom portable speakers present 3 models with distinct use cases. Decide which one is right for you and snag the Grab, Bounce or Stage 301 using @currys 20% off deal.
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#Promotion #Currys

PROMOTED: Turn Up the Volume - 20% off LG xboom speakers at Currys

Currys is offering a 20% off code for the latest award-winning LG xboom Bluetooth speaker range, making it an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to add some punch to their audio setup.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 3d

AVForums Patrons! Here's your chance to get hold of Nicolas Winding Refn's #Pusher Trilogy on Limited Edition #4UHD from @SecondSightFilm.
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#Competition #Giveaway

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 3d

#Breathless was widely disregarded, but curiously - for some - more engaging than its acclaimed forbear. Is Richard Gere's 1983 neo-noir remake worth a revisit on 4K?
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#4KUHD #4KUltraHD @vinegarsyndro.me

Breathless (1983) 4K Blu-ray Review

Widely disregarded, but curiously - for some - more engaging than its acclaimed forbear, Richard Gere's 1983 Neo-noir remake is well worth a revisit... in

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 3d

Is #GamePassUltimate worth paying the extra for?

With a 50% price jump per month, there are plenty of members cancelling their subscriptions. Is the cost hike unjustifiable, or is there still good value on offer for regular #gamers?

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#Gaming #GamePass

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 3d

The Heston 120 sees Marshall entering the #soundbar sector wearing its rock heritage proudly on its sleeve. It's up against some serious competition in the price bracket, so can it strike a chord at the first time of asking?
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#marshall #Soundbars #soundbarhometheater

Marshall Heston 120 Soundbar Review

Review of Marshall's Heston 120 soundbar which aims to bring that rock star vibe to your living room audio

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 4d

"Danger, AVForums Patrons!"
Don't miss out on this chance to get hold of #LostinSpace on Limited Edition #4UHD from @arrowvideo.bsky.social.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 4d

What's the best way to build a new #HiFi system around a vintage #turntable?

One AVForums member is looking for advice on adding an amp/speakers to a Thorens deck to create a streaming system. Check out this #discussion to see what options are suggested.
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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 4d

This disc... should you choose to accept it...
#MissionImpossibleTheFinalReckoning is an epic, reference-packed, greatest + greater hits compilation of a finale for Cruise's 30 year Mission, and a suitably demo IMAX-prepped #4KUHD disc.
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#MissionImpossible #TomCruise

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning 4K Blu-ray Review

An epic, reference-packed, greatest + greater hits compilation of a finale for Cruise's 30 year Mission, and a suitably demo IMAX-prepped 4K disc.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 5d

The time has come! Should you head into a new dawn with #Windows11 or ride into the sunset on #Windows10?

With support for Win 10 officially ended, this AVForums #discussion offers up a few tips on sticking with the old OS or safely upgrading to greener pastures
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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 5d

Pro-Ject pays homage to #Elvis with its latest Artist Collection #turntable. Built upon the T2, it features an iconic logo to catch the eye as well as the ear. Of course it's limited edition, so maybe get one before it leaves the building.
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Pro-Ject launches limited special edition Elvis Turntable

News that its latest Artist Collection model is built upon its T2 turntable and features a bold and iconic LED logo to catch the eye as well as the ear.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 5d

Is now the right time to get a 65 inch TV at a knock down price?

This AVForums #discussion sees a member looking for a top quality 65-inch TV but without the budget to go for the premium models.
So, what are leading cheaper alternatives? www.avforums.com/threads/whic...

#BestTVs #TVDeals

AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 5d

Respectfully distinguished to the end, #DowntonAbbey: The Grand Finale finds some softly melancholic but mostly hopeful closure.
Is this really the last we'll see of Lord Grantham and his cut crystal crew? www.avforums.com/reviews/down...

#Movies #MovieReview #HughBonneville

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Movie Review

Respectfully distinguished to the end, Downton Abbey finds some softly melancholic but mostly hopeful closure with its final finale.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 5d

What's the best way to switch from a soundbar to a surround system?
This AVForums #discussion weighs up some of the options for switching from a #soundbar system to a full 5.1.2 surround package, albeit with a few restrictions in the suggested scenario.
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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 5d

With the streamlining of the Cambridge Audio branding to a more succint (but less demonstrative) 'Cambridge', can the updated Evo 150 SE set the all-in-one streaming standard for under two grand? www.avforums.com/reviews/camb...

#HiFi #HiFiAudio #MusicStreaming

Cambridge Evo 150 SE All In One Streaming Amplifier Review

Review of the Cambridge Evo 150 SE all-in-one system which takes the original Evo 150 and updates it

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 5d

#TheLastFrontier, Apple's conspiratorial sideways spin on something like The Fugitive or - more appropriately - its sequel U.S. Marshalls, gets off to a cracking start.
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#AppleTVPlus #TVShow

The Last Frontier (Apple TV+) Premiere TV Show Review

Apple's conspiratorial sideways spin on something like The Fugitive or - more appropriately - its sequel U.S. Marshalls, gets off to a cracking start.

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AVForums | home of AV tech & entertainment @avforums.bsky.social · 6d

David Lynch's #TwinPeaks prequel, #FireWalkWithMe gets a 4K Blu-ray release from @Criterion that doesn't add a lot over the previous excellent release... so who should buy this new offering then?
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#4KUHD #4KUltraHD #DavidLynch

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me 4K Blu-ray Review

David Lynch's Twin Peaks prequel comes to 4K blu-ray from Criterion.

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