AVexcel

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 [email protected] - 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 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 [email protected] - 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 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 [email protected] - 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 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 [email protected] - 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 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 [email protected] - 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!