Tech Tip-Kaleidescape Load Your Home Movies in HD!

August 6th, 2010 by eric_schmidt

Kaleidescape announces the deployment of KEAOS 4.0.2, which includes the following new features:

  • Self-authored Blu-ray Discs can now be imported
    You can now import home movies and other BDMV titles. The disc need not be in the tray to play an unencrypted Blu-ray movie from the server.
  • Blu-ray movies can now be replicated
    When you replicate content from a server to a system, Blu-ray movies are now copied along with DVDs and CDs.

KEAOS 4.0.2 was distributed automatically to all Kaleidescape movie servers with M-Class players in July 2010.

Learn how to create a Blu-ray Disc for use with M-Class players.
Learn more about replication.

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Listening to: Peter Gabriel Scratch My Back

April 11th, 2010 by eric_schmidt

Our good friends at B&W have provided an amazing piece of art Scratch My Back from one of my favorite artists Peter Gabriel. Not only is a fantastic performance but a breathtaking recording. The haunting rendition of Paul Simon’s The Boy in the Bubble is currently in high rotation for me as is the the opening track Heroes
I would recomend picking up the CD or if you have the capabilites download the 24bit lossless Flac version. Yes you read that right 24bit lossless! Unlike all those other-cough iTunes-that deliver highly compressed shadows of the original you are getting studio master quality.
If you have not checked out B&W Society of Sound you should.

Peter Gabriel Scratch My Back

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DirecTV ESPN in 3-D! June 11th

March 30th, 2010 by marc_quinn

Hockey3-dIt looks like all of you DirecTV subscribers to the HD Package will get ESPN in 3-D at no extra charge and automatically starting on June 11th.

They will kick it of with the 2010 FIFA World Cup match, featuring South Africa versus Mexico. Followed by vents such as the X Games, college football and NBA games.

You will need a 3-D capable TV with active shutter glasses it appears at this time for it to work.  Panasonic is providing the technology for this.

It is quickly becoming a 3-D TV world!

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The New Runco WindowWall™

March 25th, 2010 by marc_quinn

Runco WindowWall™ !!!

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01TheaterRm_proof1This is a very cool use of LCD Technology allowing you to completely customize wall space!

The Runco WindowWall is part of a unique visual lifestyle solution. A flexible usage model fits today’s preference and trends for convergence including digital photography, PC operation, video conferencing, broadcast programming, and more. The WindowWall is visually-stunning, and personalizes a private viewing area.

The Runco WindowWall is available in multiple configurations including a 3×3 and 2×2 display wall system, 5×4 faceted display wall system, 2×1 and 2×3 columnar display wall system and 3×1 and 1×2 portrait display wall system. Custom Configurations are also available.

For more information and questions…

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Hotel Sax event was a huge success!

March 20th, 2010 by admin

Big thanks to everyone who made it to our event at the Hotel Sax last night!

If you were unable to make it we will have a repeat at our Design & Experience Center Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 05:00PM. For more information and to register
Please note: space is limited so register early.

Hope to see everyone!

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Sound & Vision Experience Center Event!

March 17th, 2010 by marc_quinn

Sound & Vision Special Event!

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Come and Experience the new B&W 802 Series Diamond speakers at Sound & Vision!

For two days, Wednesday the 24th and Thursday the 25th, we will have our Experience Center open after hours for you to enjoy these speakers at you leisure.

For over 45 years Bowers & Wilkins has perfected technology and design to bring its customers the unsurpassed acoustic and aesthetic quality of its loudspeakers.  Bowers & Wilkins produces speakers for nearly every home audio and home theater application and performance level, from the mighty 800 Series used in Abbey Road Studios to custom in-walls to the stunning B&W Zeppelin iPod® speaker. Enhance your listening with our world-class sound performance and design, offering unforgettable warmth and atmosphere.

Click here to RSVP for this event…

Sound & Vision
Experience Center
530 Executive Dr
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 242-4600
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3D & New B&W Diamond at Hotel SAX Friday March 19th

March 12th, 2010 by marc_quinn

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Sound & Vision welcomes you to our 2nd annual  lifestyle event at Hotel SAX in downtown Chicago. We will be displaying the latest in Home Theater technologies including:

•  Debut of the new B&W 802 Diamond speakers
• The amazing 3D Reference projector from DPI
• The new Classé Preamp Processor
• Kaleidescape Movie Server Demonstrations
• Crestron Control Systems
and more…

See you there!
It is being held on the evening of Friday, March 19th at

Hotel SAX Chicago
333 North Dearborn

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More info and tickets available here…

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