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May 22, 2026
 
 
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Review: Magnetar UDP900mkII Reference Universal Disc Player
Review: Magnetar UDP900mkII Reference Universal Disc Player
By John Sciacca With the UDP900mkII, Magnetar has firmly sunk its flag atop the “best universal disc player” hill, delivering a unit that provides no compromise, no-excuse build quality and performance.
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Focal and Naim Join the Barco Group
Together, the teams aim to offer some of the most competitive audiovisual solutions on the market.
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Specifi Embeds Warranty Revenue Directly Into AV Proposals Using SureBright
A new integration between SureBright and Specifi lets dealers price warranty coverage into every project.
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Research: The Next-Generation Audiophile is Here
Free Futuresource webinar explores how Gen Z and Millennials are reshaping the path to purchase, premium audio demand, and AI-driven discovery.
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Introducing AudioMate: RCA & HDMI Transmitter
Say goodbye to long cable runs! Juke Audio's new product, AudioMate, allows you to wirelessly incorporate TVs, Record Players, and subwoofers across all areas of your home or commercial space. Learn More
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Resi First Look with John Sciacca — Juke Audio’s New AudioMate Solution
 
Resi First Look with John Sciacca — Juke Audio’s New AudioMate Solution
In this interview, John speaks with Colton Forth, president of Juke Audio, about their latest innovation: AudioMate. This versatile, all-in-one wireless adapter bridges the gap between centralized equipment and remote audio sources. By leveraging HDMI ARC/eARC and RCA connections, the AudioMate eliminates the need for complex wiring in retrofit or new construction. Forth explains how the device integrates seamlessly into the Juke ecosystem, allowing users to stream TV audio or analog to any zone via a simple, app-driven interface.
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Training Calendar
 
June 2026 Training Events
IntegrateU – PM Bootcamp
June 9 - June 10 | IntegrateU Training Central Hub – Richmond, VA

ISF Workshop
June 9 – June 11 | ISF Video Laboratory/AVPro South HQ

CEDIA High School Summer Residential Bootcamp
June 9 – June 12 | CEDIA HQ

CEDIA Tech + Business Summit: Long Island, NY
June 9 | Long Island Marriott

CEDIA Tech + Business Summit: New Jersey
June 11 | Teaneck Marriott

CEDIA Connect: Lehi, UT
June 23 – June 25 | ADI | Snap One: Utah

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Be Ready to Evolve Your Audio
Be Ready to Evolve Your Audio
By Anthony Grimani Last week, I was coordinating an A/B audio system demonstration for a major Hollywood studio client. We ended up routing all the audio feeds through a Dante AoIP network, and this allowed fantastic flexibility and speed in the system setup and switching options. That’s when I realized that the audio integration industry is at an inflection point.
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Come Together
 
Come Together
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By Anthony Savona The need for — and the benefits of — industry-centric get-togethers are undeniable. I have seen it time and again at buying group events, manufacturer roadshows, and CEDIA Expos. When integrators, service providers, and manufacturers are all focused on the success of the custom installation industry, anything is possible.
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