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I just watched this video about the format today: If I heard correctly, IMAX Enhanced is just a 5.1.4 format. How is it in any way an improvement over DTS-X or Dolby Atmos? Fewer channels = better experience? I felt bad for Sven at this point in the video having to explain how it's handled...

The older I get, the more selective I am with buying titles. I've taken to renting titles from the library (with some diligence I can get most titles on Blu-ray within a week or two of release) and then add them to my watch list to add to my collection if worthy. I think the studios are...

The exception I've seen to this is around Black Friday, when regional stores like Meijer get in special lots of titles. Those prices can rival Best Buy and Walmart, although the selection seems smaller. But when they throw them near the checkout lanes, forget it. I was able to buy a bunch of...

Found a great deal on New Zealand lamb this weekend and couldn't resist picking it up. Last time, I cooked it at 24 hours at 140 degrees, and while my wife liked it, I thought the texture was too mealy. This time I went for just six and a half hours at 135 degrees. The result was a perfect...

This is good news, even if it's a limited number of titles and stores. There was more bad news last month, though, as Target confirmed it will be reducing physical media in their stores: TARGET DIALING BACK PHYSICAL MEDIA IS ANOTHER NAIL IN THE DVD COFFIN I'll take anything that will help...

I'm not familiar with the Big Five groupings, but I've spent a fair amount of time researching my Meyers-Briggs personality type and was surprised at just how the musical styles and genres aligned with my library and listening habits. It actually led me to check out some composers I had never...

I'm an outlier here. Almost all of my purchases are still CDs, which I then rip to FLAC and put on my home server. There are titles not available on CD, so I'll occasionally buy something from HDTracks. Some of their sale prices end up being less than a CD and it saves me from having to rip...

Good show, guys. Sonnie did a good job in his YouTube debut! I like the team format, and I'm looking forward to more episodes.

Sounds like a good opportunity for another infamous AV NIRVANA product giveaway. ;)

Dry aging is one of those things I really need to try at some point. I've just been chicken to give it a shot. How much improvement do you think you get to the flavor? Is it that transformative?

Yes, other than the outer skin, it's all meat and very little waste. Plus, no bones! The toughest part is getting past the look and thought of it. If you can manage that, it's all reward.

This one is for the adventurous amongst you, and not for anyone who might be particularly squeamish. One of local home theater enthusiasts and I went in on 1/4 of a locally grown Wagyu steer last fall. As we were splitting up the cuts of meat there was liver and tongue to choose from. I...

The transducer question was addressed by Mathias on today's A/V Experience podcast. Here's a timestamped link to his answer: So, this capability should be added by the end of the year, but they aren't sure if it can be handled with the Dirac software, or if it will require a firmware update.

Youthman will be hosting a livestream with Mathias Johansson on 4/21/24 on The AV Experience Podcast: You'll have a chance to ask questions about Dirac, so be sure to check it out if you're intersted.

Yes, this is exciting news! He's said that he's not planning on an HTP-2 but would rather continue to add features and enhancements to the HTP-1. Hopefully, we'll see the addition of DTS-X Pro someday.