Magnetar Audio’s UPD800 and UPD900 enable homeowners to play their DVDs, Blu-ray discs and CDs for full access to their physical media libraries.
Robert Archer
Bob is an audio enthusiast who has written about consumer electronics for various publications within Massachusetts before joining the staff of CE Pro in 2000. Bob is THX Level I certified, and he's also taken classes from the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) and Home Acoustics Alliance (HAA). Bob has also served as the technology editor for CE Pro's sister publication Commercial Integrator. In his personal time beyond his family, he's studied guitar and music theory at Sarrin Music Studios in Wakefield, Mass., and he also studies Kyokushin karate at 5 Dragons and Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Binda Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Robert Archer's Latest Posts
Playback Distribution to Carry Amphion Loudspeakers in the U.S.
Amphion Loudspeakers has announced a new partnership with Playback Distribution, which will make their home audio speaker line will be more widely available in America. The companies will commemorate their new collaboration at the Florida International Audio Expo from...
Snap One to Offer Portal.io Services
Snap One, a global manufacturer and distributor of smart-living solutions, services, and software for professional integrators, has announced a strategic partnership with Portal.io that provides dealers with free access to Portal.io’s proposal tool. Underscoring...
AudioControl adds SAMI, AWA Reps as New Partners
AudioControl has appointed two new independent sales rep firms for the Midwest region of the U.S.: Sales And Marketing, Inc. for the state of Michigan and AWA Reps, Inc. covering Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, and both North...
KBIS 2024 Announces Global Connect Lounge Program
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), has announced the KBIS 2024 GlobalConnect Lounge Program at the Las Vegas Convention Center (South Hall SL-7105), on February 27-29, 2024. International Brand...
NETGEAR to Add Support for Panasonic KAIROS AV-over-IP Platform
Through NETGEAR’s AV OS, integrators can configure advanced AV-over-IP networks using the OS’ template-based menu system.
Report Says Apple Music Royalties May Create Issues for Immersive Audio
Apple Music’s emphasis on spatial audio is not welcomed by some music industry record labels according to a recent story from Billboard.
One Firefly Introduces SEO Management Services
One Firefly, a digital marketing agency for technology professionals in the residential and commercial custom integration markets, hasannounced the launch of two new Professional SEO services: SEO Management Packages and the One Firefly 360-degree SEO Audit. These...
WAC’s Colorscaping System Turns Landscape Lighting into a Dazzling Nighttime Display
WAC’s new Colorscaping line of outdoor lighting products can be used in number of ways to highlight architectural and outdoor entertainment gatherings.
NKBA Announces NKBA Global Connect
The Global Connect Alliance Partner Forum will take place at KBIS 2024 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, on February 28 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
NKBA Announces NKBA Global Connect
The Global Connect Alliance Partner Forum will take place at KBIS 2024 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, on February 28 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Bluesound Professional adds Xyte Monitoring Support
Bluesound Professional, a distributed audio ecosystem for commercial spaces, has announced support for remote monitoring of its products with Xyte, a unified remote monitoring service. Starting in Spring 2024, integrators of Bluesound Professional products will be...
