AV Rant #928: Rob Cuts Out
Short episode this week. It’s Rob’s fault! We have a few more thoughts on the conceptual basis for Trinnov WaveForming. Emotiva has new XPA C Series amps with a more compact chassis. Paramount Television Studios has been shut down. And Epson unveiled a new QB1000 4K LCD projector.
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBEb43
00:00:00 – Intro
00:05:18 – Additional Trinnov WaveForming Thoughts
We dig a little deeper into the conceptual basis for Trinnov WaveForming and why it makes mathematical sense following our interview with Dave Pedigo, COO of Trinnov, from last week.
– https://avrant.com/av-rant-927-interview-with-dave-pedigo-from-trinnov-audio-on-waveforming/
– AV Rant YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/Sygmf6RAynM
00:23:36 – What We Watched
Rob watched Alien: Romulus, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Tom finished up his Olympics viewing and did some comfort-food rewatching.
00:39:36 – Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are Paul for his PayPal donation, plus our 131 Patreon Patrons, as well as Infinite Gary for sending us a movie code to test.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Brandon, Kevin, Paul, Sasi, and Mohsen. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:41:53 – News: Emotiva XPA C Series Amps
It’s the same XPA amplifier modules inside, and the same Wattage output, but now in a shorter depth chassis, and fewer amp module slots as a result: https://tinyurl.com/4tdv5z2x
00:44:22 – News: Paramount Television Studios Shut Down
Paramount Global is cutting costs before merging with Skydance, and their TV Studio is no more: https://tinyurl.com/4zzz4dyw
00:47:45 – News: Epson QB1000 Projector
Via Sasi, Epson unveiled what appears to be their replacement for the LS12000. It’s brighter and more contrast-y: https://tinyurl.com/3x45e69h
Comments:
00:53:16 – Comment: Allen – Computer Monitor Refresh Rate
His laptop wouldn’t output the correct resolution to his external monitor until he manually changed the refresh rate.
QUESTIONS:
00:55:01 – Brandon: Future Theater Upgrades
With an eye on budget, and without renovating the room, what would we change about his system? Subwoofers, bass traps, seating, speaker stands, amps, screen size, projection screen options, and lighting control are discussed.
01:09:45 – Kevin: Vertical Power Strip
Suggestions for inexpensive, vertical power strip or surge protector for an equipment rack.
– A-Neutronics 1248SUR: https://tinyurl.com/3mk5ufrc
– A-Neutronics FPI4824: https://tinyurl.com/bddunkny
01:12:00 – Paul: Master & Controlled Power Outlets
His Panamax unit developed problems, so we suggest a less expensive power conditioner/UPS with the Master & Controlled outlets he needs.
– APC Power-Saving Back-UPS Pro 1500: https://tinyurl.com/yr4v9cve
01:16:17 – Infinite Gary: Trinnov 3D Remapping & Channel Count
What’s Trinnov’s 3D Remapping really all about? And the difference between the number of Pre-outs vs. Speakers vs. Channels.
– https://www.trinnov.com/en/technologies/#3D-Remapping
01:23:43 – Sasi: More from Audio Advice Live and Outdoor Options
UST + ALR vs. Flat Panels. Poor subwoofer setups…still? Pure Class-A Amplifiers. Rob’s appreciation for Class-D amps from Buckeye Amps. And an outdoor speaker solution for Sasi’s parents.
– https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2
– https://avgadgets.com/bass-and-a-light-show-our-review-of-the-soundcore-boom-2-bluetooth-speaker/
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