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Hall Research Intros SnugFit Latching Cables

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Snugfit cableHall Research announces the CHD-SF SnugFit latching cables able to provide 18Gb/s bandwidth for 4K video designed for critical applications demanding a tight and reliable HDMI cables.

According to the company, HDMI cables do not secure the connector, and can become unplugged with as little as 2 pounds of force. The SnugFit cables use spring-loaded protrusions on the top and sides of the HDMI connector to increase the retention force. The top tabs are positioned in such a way to snap into slots in compatible mating connectors, providing tactile and audible feedback of a proper connection.

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D-Tools Integrates Savant in SaaS Tool

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D-Tools and Savant announce a team up enabling direct access to the complete Savant product specifications and dealer-specific, real-time pricing within the D-Tools Cloud environment.

D-Tools Savant

D-Tools Cloud is an easy-to-deploy web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application allowing installers to intelligently go through sales prospects, quotes, system design and procurement. The integration of the Savant product catalog and pricing allows installers to deliver quick and accurate quotes and baseline system designs in real-time.

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Kimber Kable Intros Carbon Interconnect

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Kimber Kable celebrates its 40th anniversary with the launch of the Carbon Interconnect cable, the first in a Carbon Series of products aimed at audiophiles demanding the most natural musical performances.

Carbon interconnectThe Carbon in the names refers to an electrostatically dissipative carbon polymer used between the Teflon dielectric and VariStand 19.5 AWG conductors. The company says the manufacturing technology reduces mechanically induced electrical noise in the cable and improves the uniformity of the voltage gradient within the insulating dielectric.

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Metra Debuts 2nd Gen HDMI Correction Tool

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Metra Home Theatre Group (MHTG) launches the 2nd generation HDMI all-in-one correction tool-- the HDM-AIO2-- at the 2019 CEDIA Expo, an update featuring a smaller and more efficient design.

Metra correction tool

The first version of the correction tool, the HDM-AIO, allowed installers to fix the most common HDMI problems experienced in current home theatre systems. The update features a smaller footprint, the result of a redesigned circuit board promising both an increase in efficiency and faster input switching.

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An Epic USB Cable

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British cable maker The Chord Company announces the Epic USB digital audio interconnect-- a hand-built cable engineered to provide a pure signal to a range of USB DACs, music streamers and digital source components.

Epic USB chord

Designed to bridge the gap between the Shawline and Signature ranges, the Epic cable carries technology from the recently developed (up-range) Signature Super ARAY USB. The company says performance of the Epic cable is only fractionally behind the original Signature USB, and as such promises a level usually found in more expensive models. 4

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Flush Mounts for Josh.ai From Wall-Smart

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Josh.ai mountJosh.ai joins forces with flush mount solution maker Wall-Smart to create mounting systems for new construction and retrofit applications to help customers blend the Josh Micro device into home environments.

Catering to the interior décor of the home, customers can mount the Josh Micro flush to the wall using the result of the partnership. Custom-built around the spherical structure of the Josh Micro, the mount features audio grilles allowing for maximal sound path while minimising visual impact when positioned in the wall.

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Platinum Tools Ships PoE+ Field Plug

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Platinum tools connectorPlatinum Tools announces the PoE+ 10Gig Shielded RJ45 Field Plug (p/n 106250), a Field Plug able to optimise data throughput to PoE+ powered devices compatible with a wide range of large cables with large conductors.

According to the company, the cast-metal shell provides end-to-end shielding from extraneous noise interference in high bandwidth applications. It requires no special crimp tool, is compliant with HDBaseT and PoE+, and compatible with S/FTP or F/FTP Shielding, Stranded or Solid, 26AWG–23AWG wires.

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