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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 ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

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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 ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

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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 ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

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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 ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

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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 ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 200
Recorded on April 20, 2023

Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- HBO goes Max
- Samsung S90C QD-OLED review
- VLC adds NVIDIA Video Super Resolution tech
- Emotiva BASX MR1 Cinema Receiver
- RSL Speedwoofer 12s
- Sony ELF-SR2 Spatial Reality Display
- Headphone Power Calculator
- Retro gaming console follow-ups
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- Email us at ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you! 

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