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Hi-Fi
Gold Note Valore 425 Plus Turntable Review
The Gold Note is that rarest of things; a turntable that owes no aspect of its design and construction to what any other brand is up to. Is it worth going it alone?8 -
Movies & TV Shows
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The Shawshank Redemption 4K Blu-ray Review (The Film Vault Collection)
We revisit Frank Darabont's 1994 beloved adaptation of Stephen King's uplifting The Shawshank Redemption, with career-high performances from Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, gifted a lavish 4K package in The Film Vault Collection.8 -
Home AV
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Focal Theva Home Cinema Speaker Package Review
Focal's Theva system promises to "spatialise" listening experiences, which certainly sounds like it might be a good thing. We put the speakers through their paces to find out just how good.9 -
Movies & TV Shows
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Ahsoka (Disney+) Season 1 TV Show Review
Conceived as a continuation of the story of Anakin Skywalker's padawan and later trailed as a live-action continuation of animated hit 'Rebels', is the latest Star Wars TV show too involved in its own lore or can it learn to stand on its own two feet? - UPDATED FOR FULL SEASON7 -
TV
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Hisense U8K (65U8K) 4K Mini LED TV Review
With much improved image quality performance compared to last year's model, along with support for all current HDR flavours, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X codec compatibility, two HDMI 2.1 ports and a host of gaming features, is this the Hisense Mini LED TV we have been waiting for? Let's find out...7 -
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The UK HiFi Show Live 2023 Show Report
After a few years away, the Ascot based UK HiFi Show Live returned to the famous racecourse and Ed went along to look at the runners and riders
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Tech
Google set to launch upgraded Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones
More confirmation than an announcement, but the latest Made by Google event also showcased a number of fresh features and improvements, plus the new Pixel Watch 2, with pre-orders for all now open. -
TV
JVC launches new Roku TV range in the UK
In their first 'JVC Roku TV' collaboration, the four HD and Full HD models come in 24 to 43 inch sizes, with a bonus offer for both new and existing Roku customers to try out one month of ITVX Premium for free. -
Hi-Fi
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Arcam unveils its new Radia Series luxury audio line-up
Its latest collection is comprised of five products, with the A5, A15, and A25 integrated amplifiers, CD5 CD player, and ST5 streamer also ushering in some fresh branding with a new-look design. -
Movies & TV Shows
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Nowhere (Netflix) Movie Review
Fusing dystopian backdrop with survival-at-sea thrills with... heavy pregnancy, Nowhere is a surprisingly effective and unflinchingly graphic little survival piece.7 -
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Cyrus set to launch its debut TTP Turntable
It’s not holding back with its first player either, with a high-end model set to work in harmony with its range of pre-amps and integrated amplifiers. -
Movies & TV Shows
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AVForums Podcast: Movies Edition 3rd October 2023
This week we go to the cinema for The Creator, turn to Netflix for Reptile, switch aspect ratios for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 4K UHD BD, investigate Studiocanal’s The Others 4K and revisit their release of Cutthroat Island on 4K, plus best and worst of Renny “Cliffhanger” Harlin. -
Movies & TV Shows
Castlevania: Nocturne (Netflix) Season 1 TV Show Review
Castlevania is reborn in Netflix's new animated series 'Nocturne' bringing a whole new cast of demon hunters to hold back the tides of darkness, now threatening to overrun revolutionary France. Can the show carry on without Dracula?7 -
Movies & TV Shows
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 4K Blu-ray Review
Gunn's Guardians goes out with a bang in this dark and heartfelt final(-ish) chapter, gifted an unsurprisingly strong 4K that, perhaps more surprisingly for a Disney disc, actually includes some "IMAX" expanded ratio footage.8 -
Movies & TV Shows
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Gen V (Amazon) Season 1 Premiere TV Show Review
Those waiting to find out about the fallout from the end of season 3 of The Boys will undoubtedly find Gen V a welcome distraction in the meantime. Those less enamored by the franchise’s signature blend of irreverence and extreme violence won’t find much in this spin-off to change their mind.6 -
Movies & TV Shows
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (Netflix) Movie Review
The first of a series of short film adaptations of Roald Dahl short stories, Wes Anderson - after The Fantastic Mr. Fox - once again proves to be the perfect match for these classic Dahl works. UPDATED with reviews of all 4 Short Films.8 -
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The Creator Movie Review
Gareth Edwards is a master of spectacle and never has that been more obvious than in the thrilling scope of the best moments of The Creator. But is there anything more to this than the laundry list of influences promised by the trailer?7 -
Home AV
Optoma launches UHZ35ST 4K UHD short throw projector
Adding a fresh DLP alternative to its extensive line-up, with up to 3500 lumens, this new arrival has an eye on home entertainment and gaming set-ups. -
Movies & TV Shows
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Reptile (Netflix) Movie Review
Grant Singer's directorial debut will certainly garner him some well-earned attention, affording choice leading roles for Benicio del Toro and Alicia Silverstone, and unspooling a dark and twisty crime drama with surprising confidence.8 -
Home AV
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Formovie Theater Ultra Short Throw Projector Review
Boasting a good line-up of features, including Dolby Vision support and audio by Bowers & Wilkins, does the Formovie Theater live up to the praise from the online hype machine?8 -
Movies & TV Shows
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Accused (Netflix) Movie Review
Maintaining the unbearably tense modus operandi of his previous Boiling Point, writer/director Philip Barantini targets a topical social media themed home invasion thriller with sofa-gripping results.8 -
Gaming
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Lies of P (PS5) Review
As an action-RPG set in a puppet apocalypse, can this novel Pinocchio-inspired twist on the Souls-like genre carve off something unique, or is it just another gothic horror fairy tale that's lying to itself?9 -
Tech
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Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Review
Apple's iPhone 15 and 15 Plus smartphones for 2023 feature last year's iPhone 14 Pro A16 Bionic chip, a debut 48MP camera, the introduction of Dynamic Island plus the long awaited move to USB-C connectivity... you might not like the new colours though.8 -
Home AV
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Storm Audio set to launch ISR Fusion 20 receiver
Storm Audio lays claim to the first model to offer 20 channels of processing along with 16 channels of amplification, delivering 150W apiece for up to 11.1.8 multi-format support. -
Gaming
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Mortal Kombat 1 (PC) Review
More classic skull-crushing gameplay fused with beautiful graphics and a restart of the lore, plus a new Invasion mode and a Kameo system to intrigue long-term players and maybe teach this old dog a few new tricks?7 -
Movies & TV Shows
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The Others 4K Blu-ray Review
Alejandro Amenabar’s beautiful and poignant ode to classic 60s chiller The Innocents gets a new director-approved 4K restoration that even without HDR manages to provide a wonderfully evocative transfer that is as much of the period as the film itself…8 -
Hi-Fi
Tangent launches DAC II and Ampster TV II amplifier
The two new additions to its Ampster range offer some more affordable audio solutions for those looking to give their streaming, CD or TV playback a cost-effective boost.
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