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AVexcel - Episode 112

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AVexcel - Episode 205 
Recorded on May 24, 2023  
 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
  - HBO is Max 
  - Netflix account sharing 
  - ESPN as a streaming service   
  - Apple tvOS 16.5 now available 
  - TCL QM8 4K TV has arrived 
  - Cambridge Audio Evo CD transport 
  - DRM and ATSC 3.0/NextGen 
  - DAC differences 
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 
  - Email us at ask@avexcel.com 
  - What we're watching 
   
This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you!  

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AVexcel - Episode 205

AVexcel - Episode 204 
Recorded on May 18, 2023  
 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
  - YouTube TV stream failures 
  - Sonos ending local file playback 
  - A "free" 4K HDR TV 
  - madVR Envy Extreme MK2 Video Processor 
  - XMax explained 
  - Elite Screen's portable UST screen options 
  - A terrific UST screen roundup 
  - Dynamic tone mapping and artistic intent 
  - Audio ports on Macs 
  - A sweet subwoofer upgrade 
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 
  - Email us at ask@avexcel.com 
  - What we're watching 
   
This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you!  

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AVexcel - Episode 204

AVexcel - Episode 203 
Recorded on May 14, 2023 
 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
  - Connect a phonograph to anything 
  - Netflix's "secret" AV tests 
  - AVS HD 709 calibration tool 
  - Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark 
  - Ultimate Ears UE Premier in-ears 
  - Roku V12.0.0 is now available 
  - Sub-pixel rendering follow-up 
  - Streaming your audio collection 
  - Orian 3-way speaker kit 
  - Powered speaker recommendations 
  - Roku Plus Series TVs 
  - F1 MultiView App 
  - A polyglot in the wild 
  - Navajo version of Star Wars 
  - Sony MDR-7506 headphone comfort 
  - Brainwavz and Wicked Cushions ear pads 
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 
  - Email us at ask@avexcel.com 
  - What we're watching 
   
This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you! 

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AVexcel - Episode 203

AVexcel - Episode 202 
Recorded on April 30, 2023 
 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
  - 2023 TV tech update 
  - Sony's Bravia Cam 
  - Samsung S95C QD-OLED review 
  - LG G3 OLED review 
  - Improving OLED subpixel text rendering 
  - Windows 11 HDR Calibration App 
  - Epson 5050ub's HDR Slider 
  - TV streaming app popularity 
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 
  - Email us at ask@avexcel.com 
  - What we're watching 
   
This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you! 

Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more!

AVexcel - Episode 202

AVexcel - Episode 201 
Recorded on April 25, 2023 
 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
  - Artistic intent 
  - Car speaker specs and calibration 
  - YouTube TV testing PQ improvements 
  - Fosi Audio BT20A Pro 
  - Topping PA7/PA7 Plus 
  - Sony A95K QD-OLED calibration 
  - Focal Theva speakers 
  - TAD Compact Evolution One speakers 
  - Dirac Live audio calibration 
  - To firmware update or not to update 
  - Hanwha Vision's XNP-6400R 40x PTZ IP camera 
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 
  - Email us at ask@avexcel.com 
  - What we're watching 
   
This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you! 

Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more!

AVexcel - Episode 112

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