Using the microwave spectrum at 28 gigahertz, LMDS is a data, telephone, and television distribution system that does not require networks of copper wire or fiberoptic cable. LMDS transmission is reportedly five times faster than over dedicated T1 lines. One GHz of spectrum is available for each node, which serves an area with a three-mile radius. The same spectum can be used for differing transmissions by an adjacent node. The…
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So far, 139 qualified bidders have signed on for the FCC's new auction. Almost all are hoping to jump into the Local Multipoint Distribution Service business.
On April 7, Carver Corp. announced an agreement in principle for the sale of 3 million shares of restricted Common Stock of the company to one of its preferred shareholders, Renwick Special Situations Fund, L.P., for $375,000, or $0.125 per share.
According to a Carver press release, this capital infusion will provide the company with funds for its short-term working capital needs while the company implements a new business plan, the details of which will be announced next month.
The company also announced that its board has appointed Clifford J. Schorer, Jr. to fill a vacancy as an…
When Petersen Publishing purchased Stereophile, Inc.'s assets on June 1 of this year (see previous story,) previous co-owners Larry Archibald and John Atkinson remained with the magazine. Whereas JA's responsibilities as Stereophile editor have remained the same as they had been, Larry Archibald's position changed considerably. He retained his masthead title of publisher (with the December issue it changes to "publisher emeritus"), but in reality, Larry has been more like "magazine spokesman and general factotum" since the purchase.
All the nitty-gritty work of publishing---financial…
On May 5, Global Engineering Documents (Global) signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with the Audio Engineering Society (AES) to reproduce, market, distribute, and sell AES industry standards worldwide.
With 50 years now under its belt, the AES is the only professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. The AES membership is largely international and comprises leading engineers, scientists, and other authorities. (Even Stereophile's JA is a member!) The AES has offices throughout the world and serves its members, the industry, and the public by initiating and supporting…
Late August news bites: Texas Instruments announced August 25 the completion of its acquisition of chipmaker Burr-Brown Corporation in a stock swap. Burr-Brown is highly regarded in the audio industry for its low-noise, high-speed digital/analog converters and digital signal-processing (DSP) ICs. The company also makes ultra-high-quality analog components, a segment of the semiconductor industry expected to grow by 25% in the coming year, according to industry analyst Dataquest.
The Burr-Brown takeover is part of a larger strategy by Texas Instruments to offer a wider range of designs to…
With the February issue hitting newstands, it's time once again to honor those twirling discs that also made our heads spin, with "2002 Records To Die For." Stereophile's staff and writers all check in with their eclectic batches of musical heaven.
John Atkinson stumbles upon the Canton Karat Reference 2 DC loudspeaker, and wonders where this company has been all his audiophile life. JA notes, "With its metallic-silver lacquer finish, the Reference 2 DC is a handsome speaker standing some 4' tall." And then there's the sound.
Michael Fremer wanted to hear the Kharma Midi-Grand…
Times are obviously tough for personal computer manufacturers, who, in the quest for new sources of revenue, are increasingly dipping their toes into consumer electronics waters. The latest firm to join IBM, Intel, and Compaq (see previous) in the rushing stream is Hewlett-Packard which announced last week the expansion of the company's drive into the living room. HP says that its new initiative is intended to "blend interactive product innovations with easy-to-use services and offer consumers new ways to enjoy digital music, streaming video, and Internet information in the living room."
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As Robert J. Reina writes in his review of the JMlab Chorus 706 loudspeaker, "The most exciting development in audio today isn't multichannel surround, single-ended triodes, or $10,000 phono cartridges. It's 'trickle down.'" Find out just what has trickled into the Chorus from the company's highly regarded Utopia line.
How often does the sequel live up to the original? For his review of the Dynaudio Evidence Temptation loudspeaker, Larry Greenhill spins some music to find out. LG asks, "Could Dynaudio transfer the Evidence Master's technological advances and musical magic to a less…
Protection for the creative community or job security for lawyers? These are but two of many interpretations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which won approval by voice vote in the US House of Representatives August 4. The bill will implement into US law the treaties signed by 157 signatories at the World Intellectual Properties Organization conference in Geneva in December 1996. A separate version was passed by the Senate in May. Differences between the two must be ironed out before a final version can be signed into law by President Clinton.
"Many countries around the world…
As we enter the week of The Home Entertainment Show (HE2005), you can almost hear the audio industry holding its breath, waiting for the Show's April 28 opening date to announce new products, alliances, and strategies. However, despite the lack of hard news coming across the www.stereophile.com newsdesk this week, we have been receiving almost daily hints concerning the must-hear products and rooms awaiting us at the Hilton New York Hotel.
As long-time fans of the late Douglas Adams' books, we are excited about a free showing of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy at 7:30pm on Saturday,…