“How much should my a/v system cost?” - It’s one of the most frequently asked questions and it happens to be one of the most complex to answer, however it really comes down to how much you want to spend and properly setting expectations.  It’s no mystery that consumer electronics have become more complicated over the years and the available choices are mind-boggling (did you know that your average big box electronics store has almost 30 million possible system configurations for a basic 7.1 home theater system).  Add in the fact that there are new, and sometimes important, technologies emerging practically on a day-to-day basis and you have a recipe for complete customer confusion.  Perhaps you’ve seen the ads, heard the terms, visited a store or seen a friends system and have finally decided to make an investment of your own.  The real trick is knowing where to start; let’s be sensible, the new economy demands that you make informative and wise decisions when spending your money.

The best place to start is by finding a good custom integrator who can match your expectations to your budget and deliver quality final results.  On the surface this sounds fairly straightforward but in fact these capabilities are what differentiates a good a/v company from an excellent one.  If you are just starting out I always recommend interviewing a couple of companies to make sure they will be a good fit.  Also remember, the companies will be interviewing you to make sure your a good client for them. Here are a few of things to look for.

1. Are they CEDIA certified? CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in planning and installing electronic systems for the home.  Companies willing to make the investment in training their employees and adhering to industry guidelines are most apt to deliver the best results for you.

2. Know your budget.  You may be uncomfortable sharing your budget but a reputable company is going to do right by your dollar.  I can only speak for 8250 Theaterworks and, when we know a budget up front, it is very easy for us to determine the performance level and features which can be included.  These benefits can then be clearly explained to the client in terms of equipment needed, installation time and overall project costs.

3. Have realistic expectations.  Don’t expect Lamborghini performance at Hyundai pricing.  There are many products available at a wide range of price points and manufacturers advertise equipment features which are similar, and confusing, to their competitors.  A good a/v company will be able to help you find a product mix that fits the needs of your project and excellent companies will be fully knowledgeable in regards to the products they carry as well as the ones they don’t.

4 Don’t forget the accessories.  Custom integrators will be including accessories such as proper speaker wire and interconnects, control systems, power protection, etc. to ensure your system performs at it’s very best and is easy to use.  Don’t be surprised when these items appear on an estimate.

5. Be cautious of cheap labor rates.  The ability to properly integrate even basic systems comes at a price.  There is no how-do-dummies-do-it guide to consumer electronics…or if there is, it’s already outdated; the industry, and it’s related technologies, are advancing that fast.  Quality integration companies make sizable investments to keep their installers trained and supplied with the proper tools to do jobs efficiently and correctly.  Be prepared that these are partially passed to clients in the projects labor rate.  Don’t just pay for a product, pay for a result.

So, while there is no direct answer to how much a system should cost there are some keys factors you can look for when starting your project.  I would certainly recommend doing some research to get a feel for what and who is out there.  Good luck and remember that it’s suppose to be fun, otherwise it wouldn’t be called a home ‘entertainment’ system.

Seems like you can’t have a conversation nowadays without bringing up the economy.  A lot of people I talk with all agree they haven’t quite gotten their head around the current state of affairs and I’ve determined that no one has a clue about where it’s going or what’s going to happen next.  It’s like being on a roller coaster for the first time.  You stand in line and can plainly see the track with all the dips and turns but it’s not until you get on the ride do you realize the sheer fright of the situation.  Almost everyone is riding the economic roller coaster, you can tell from all the screaming.

Everyone has their own way of coping with the times but my favorite is sequestering myself in my home theater and escaping reality for a short time.  I’m not running away, hiding or avoiding the troubled times, I simply use my theater as a completely encompassing short-term break from it all.  Cue the movie, bring down the lights and I can be wrapped up in someone elses day-to-day drama instead of my own for a couple of hours - just the mental break I need.

One important aspect that makes this momentary transformation possible is the quality of the components in my home theater and the room itself.  This is not a ‘mine’s bigger than yours” statement but an observation that the more accurately your system can reproduce the intentions of the director - the easier it is for you to get swept away by the story.  Poor quality will fail to retain your attention and therefore not properly achieve suspension of disbelief.  This is also true for the environment around you.  A dedicated home theater is going to provide a vastly better experience than sitting on a bar stool in the kitchen.  That’s not to say that you need a custom built room to capture the full cinema experience, but a purposeful space will go a long way towards making that movie extra special.

Buying quality products that will last for many years is another way to fight the economic downturn.  Performance equipment with better long-term value, versus cheap electronics with short-term price savings, will immediately reward and quell the future desire to upgrade.  I am sure there are a lot of folks out there who were waiting for flat panels to reach rock bottom only to find themselves now in a situation where their disposable income is not as plentiful as was when HDTV’s were reasonably priced.  Or maybe they bought the cheapest one they could find only to be disappointed by the picture quality and it’s lack of features.  I bought my flat panel when they were still quite expensive and, not only is the picture quality still exceptional, I’ve been able enjoyed it for years and have no need to replace it with the latest and greatest (I can use my money now for other, more immediate needs)

Despite my best arguments, in the end, there is still money involved and I’m not suggesting that you spend your life savings just to watch movies.  What makes a little more sense is to determine your budget and hired a qualified systems integrator to assemble an a/v package that meets your needs and falls within your price range.  A good A/V company can also help design an entertainment space that fits your lifestyle and brings your movie experience to it’s best.

Who knows how long this economic rollercoaster is going to last or how many dips and turns it’s going to take along the way.  Regardless of whether we’re screaming in fright or delight as the times get worse or better, everyone needs a personal break from the drama.  For me, I’ll be enjoying the drama, along with mysteries, actions, thrillers, adventures, spies and westerns…all from the comfort of my home theater.

Blu-ray reached an interesting milestone last Tuesday; the release of it’s 1000th title.  For me, it is only appropriate that a Walt Disney film marked the occasion as I grew up watching Mickey and friends and have always been fond of animation (especially on the big screen, especially on my big screen).  The landmark release was Pinocchio and we are starting to see Blu-ray finally pick up some respectable market share as it continues to fight against DVD and Internet downloads for customer dollars. When the format war with HD-DVD was finally decided, I only assumed that Blu-ray would quickly become the go-to format.  Unfortunately, it hasn’t been the firestorm I thought it would and, in fact, it’s created some confusion among consumers.  There are even some who think the format will fail or be replaced (I can’t say I completely disagree with this possibility).  Although the format war with HD-DVD was certainly the most obvious obstacle, I think there are a couple of underlying problems Blu-ray has to overcome to be hugely successful.

The Players: Manufacturers can’t seem to get their head around what features they want on their players and at what cost.  At CES 2009 I could not even count the number of new players being released this year with the focus on Internet connectivity and online content over quality disc playback.  I think we need to check the expiration date on the sales and marketing research.  Although most of the people I talk to are pleased that the players are inexpensive, they would still pay more for higher quality playback.  An interesting side note is there are only a few “high-end” players currently on the market as several elite manufacturers are holding Blu-ray at arms length to make sure it’s something they want to invest substantial amounts of R&D money into.

As far as all the “new and cool” interactive disc features and BD Live - I haven’t actually met anyone who takes advantage of these.  As a matter of fact, most of the people I know have never seen nor want to see the special features on DVD’s either.

Video Display: There is a lot of customer confusion as to if they even need a Blu-ray player.  They’ve seen the ads, heard about the quality but are not sure how it will work with their system.  My take on this so far is, if you don’t have a quality 1080p display then you can hold off on buying a Blu-ray player for a while.  Although the new players will do a nice job of scaling DVD’s to match your displays native resolution, there’s just not enough difference to warrant a new purchase - especially if you already own a decent DVD player.

Audio: Simple - does your receiver decode the new audio formats?  If not, can it accept analog inputs from a player which does on-board decoding?  Wait, actually that’s not as simple as it first sounds.  This is one of those areas where customers can really use some advice.  Good news is more and more equipment is handling the new HD audio formats so soon this will become an obsolete question.  In the meantime, speak with your personal a/v consultant to see if your system is ready as this problem goes beyond what the player and receiver can do, it includes connectivity which can bring HDMI into the mix.

Content: Here’s where I have a big problem with Blu-ray.  It’s not the number of titles available, it the quality of the titles.  Where is Lord of the Rings, or Gladitor or Star Wars or the dozens of other big-time-big-hit-blockbusters?  I simply do not need Groundhog Day or Pretty Woman on Blu-ray.  The once in a decade viewing those movies get when there not being run back-to-back-to-back on broadcast TV simple does not warrant all the fuss, I am perfectly happy with a DVD copy.  Especially when you consider the next point…

Price: The cost for these movies is borderline.  Yes, I’ll pay a little more for high quality video and audio but I fear that I am paying a lot extra for special features that I may never watch.  I wouldn’t mind a smaller price tag for a “Movie Only” version.  (ps: and I don’t need 20 minutes of trailers or advertising telling me how good Blu-ray is.  I know it is, I’m watching it…or at least trying to).

So, although this post may seem negative on Blu-ray, I assure you it’s not.  I’m simply trying to point out a couple of reasons why I feel the format has not taken full flight yet.  Here’s my positive points: Blu-ray video can be just awesome, it’s that simple.  We’ve done a number of installs with terrific results and some very happy homeowners.  The more I tweak my own system and try different settings on both the projector and player, I am constantly amazed at the clarity, color depth and dynamic performance of the picture.  The same excitement carries over for the new HD audio formats.  Even if the soundtrack is just seven channel PCM it’s a big improvement over normal Dolby Digital and DTS.  Of course the new gems, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-MA, are very engaging and a significant improvement.  Together, with the right equipment, blu-ray can be a truly immersive experience.

More and more Tuesday releases are being done on Blu-ray which is great.  Some of the new movies either recently out, or coming out, definitely deserve the format, I only hope that we start seeing more older movies re-issued.

My most desired Blu-ray titles:
Star Wars
The Lord of the Rings
Braveheart
Gladitor
Blade
Heat
Tombstone
X-Men Triology (Good news here…April 21st!)

My favorite released Blu-ray titles:
The Dark Knight
Pirates of the Carribean Triology
Casino Royale
The Matrix
300
Planet Earth
The Police: Certifiable
Cars

Seems like everywhere you look nowadays everyone and everything is going green.  This is really a big topic in the A/V industry where energy efficiency and reusable resources are more important than ever.  At CEDIA 2008 and CES 2009, manufacturers were demonstrating a variety of products which all contributed to overall lower level energy consumption.  Some of the new materials are great examples showing how older electronics can be reused, while others were made from renewable resources.  One area which could used a little more attention is the public’s awareness of electronic waste (e-waste) recycling.  Approximately ten thousand cell phones end up in landfill…each day!  Can you hear me now?  Overall e-waste contributes about 22 million tons to landfill each year and 75% of the e-waste out there is sitting unused in garages, storage space and drawers.  With the digital transition coming soon, how many TV’s will become obsolete landfill?

The Consumer Electronics Association has taken a proactive approach:
“CEA supports voluntary, market-oriented programs and initiatives, including industry-led standards, which highlight and sustain energy efficiency in the consumer electronics industry. CEA continues to work cooperatively with governments in the development of energy efficiency initiatives that complement and support voluntary approaches and continued innovation, expanded consumer choice, and enhanced product functionality. CEA opposes government-imposed approaches that stifle innovation, reduce consumer choice, and limit product features and services.

CEA members, through the association’s Energy Efficiency Working Group (EEWG), monitor, shape and support CEA’s public policy activities and industry initiatives related to energy efficiency at the local, national and international levels.”

For consumers, they have launched a great website, myGreenElectronics, which has lots of information, tips, and an energy consumption calculator.

Here are a couple of ways 8250 Theaterworks tries to be a little more green:

• All outdated working electronics are discounted to future projects if the unit has sustainable purpose or they are sold on craigslist or auctioned off on EBay (”One man’s junk is another man’s treasure”).
• All non-working electronics are recycled at a facility that does not landfill, incinerate or export to third world countries.
• All cardboard boxes from installed equipment is either stored for future use or recycled.
• All packing and shipping materials are recycled at a local shipping center (except shaped packing foam - so if anyone knows where and/or how, please share).
• We reuse wire and cable scrapes whenever possible

We will continue to recycle as much as possible and as technology moves forward we’re going to be looking to the future of energy efficiency to help our clients make choices which are right for the environment.

For further info on the web, see Electronic Waste on wikipedia.com

If you’re in Colorado, Utah or Nebraska, and need to recycle your electronics, please consider GRX

With the holiday season quickly approaching, and some retailers are already claiming this will be their worst seasonal sales figures in recent memory, it once again reminds me of an issue that’s been very important to me over the past couple of years. Simply stated, I wish more consumers would focus on their buying habits and take a little attention away from price. Considering the current economic climate in the world I can certainly understand everyones desire for a deals or discounts but it concerns me greatly when price is the driving factor in a purchase. My concern is many buyers are not thinking in detail about their purchase, again because price is overshadowing other very important product qualities. How many buyers actually look to see where a product is designed, manufactured or how it is sold? Does anyone really relate their buying dollars to directly impact an economy? They should.

Let’s look at an example with two companies; M and S. Company M is designed, manufactured and sold from it’s North American facility to qualified dealers through a network of national sales representatives. For those who don’t know, sales reps. are a conduit between dealers and manufacturers - a valuable asset to dealers when dealing with larger manufacturers. For smaller manufacturers, dealers will often interact directly. Company S is designed and manufactured overseas and imported to distribution warehouses and sold at the local big box store.

So, company M decides to make a product. This most often means they have hired an engineer to design the product, there will be marketing person to help bring this product to the public, there is someone in manufacturing who actually assembles the product and there is a person in quality control to make sure the product does what it’s suppose to. There is also a person responsible for packaging the product, whether it be by hand or monitoring automated systems. At some point, company M will announce the product to the representatives across the country and in turn they will disseminate information to the dealers. The dealers end up purchasing this product to be installed in customers a/v systems. Have you been counting the number of people involved? So far, there is seven, but we’re overlooking the person who handles payroll at company M, or how about the CFO, CEO and human resources, or the guy in charge of ordering raw materials, or the operator working the corporate phones, or the trainer who makes sure the reps. and dealers know about all the great new features of the product. Let me get to the point. The money a consumer spends on a product from company M eventually ends up in the pockets and bank accounts of many other people. The consumer, dealer and sales representative most likely all live in the same economic region and company M probably hires staff from their local economic region. Most important, regardless of region, all the monies stay within the American economy. Now, it’s reasonable to assume that all the people in the money chain will buy their groceries and gas from their own local stores and retailers, once again spreading the wealth and investing in their local economy. Take that one step further, the local grocery store employees people from the local community, if the consumer is smart and buys from local companies and farmers, then those dollars continue to remain in the local economic cycle. Bottom line is an American purchased an American product and the end result is a bunch of other Americans benefited. BTW: we didn’t need legislation, a trade agreements, special interest groups, tax cuts, a war or any other b.s. to stand in the way. We simply had a consumer who took the time to research a product beyond the latest buzz words, features and price.

Do I really need to tell you about company S? Are you already getting that sinking feeling if we follow the consumers dollars. We can certainly cut our story a little shorter, 100% of all the monies up to the distribution warehouse go to foreign soil (which is the majority when you think about engineering, raw materials and manufacturing costs). The distribution warehouse is not located in your local economy but at least we can assume they are employing some Americans. The big box stores do employ local folks to sell the products but in the big corporate food chain where “stock it deep and sell it cheap” mantra is recited everyday, a majority of the consumers money is not finding it’s way back into the American economy.

Of course not all companies fall into the two examples, another popular model is a company will design and engineer a product in-house but has it manufactured someplace else. Afterwards, the completed product returns to the parent company for distribution and sale. There are other various setups but I think you get the idea.

So, as a consumer, what does one do? As everyone is aware, the product from Company M is going to be more expensive than Company S. There will be more product choices from S than from M. Products from company M may not be in stock and have to be ordered - no immediate gratification. There are some very compelling reason on the surface to buy from Company S. Here are a couple of not so visible benefits to Company M. Most M’s have better product warranties (implying a better product?), support calls are usually answered by a knowledgeable person, the products retain their value longer and have better resell value (future upgrades), you will build a relationship with your dealer who becomes a resource and guide for future purchases and becomes someone you can rely on.

Let me take a moment to expand on that last point. Has anyone spent countless hours and time researching a product? Did you understand every feature of the product? Look at nausea for the best price? Drive around to several stores for a demo? Did you really know what your were suppose to be listening or looking for? And the most important question, was it really the right product for you? A qualified dealer will do all of that for you. If you are more interested in having a great end result rather than hoping for one, hire a professional. Really good dealers may have a number of names; integrator, designer, and system contractor are a couple to look for.

I know in this economy it’s really hard to ignore price and I am not suggesting that you spend money ad-hoc, but if everyone would take the time to think of the bigger economic picture we can use our consumer spending power to help America get back on more reasonable financial ground. This mindset should transcend your a/v purchased and include groceries, clothing, household item. etc. invest in your community, invest in your country and invest in our future.

Some interesting statics from 8250 Theaterworks:
*We carry 38 major brands, all of which have a US presence (i.e. office with Americans employed).
*32 of the major brands are purchased directly from the manufacturer or through a representative
*31 companies are based in the US, 1 from England, 1 in Norway, 1 from Denmark, 1 from Belgium and 3 from Japan.
*29 product lines are designed and engineering in the US.
*17 are manufactured in the US

Continuing on with the CEDIA 2008 coverage…

Sooloos had an impressive display on the show floor this year.  They have been working on several new products and had working prototypes of all of them.  I can’t definitively say any one was better or more exciting than the other as they are all great product offerings.

Stores: The two box storage solutions (Store:One and Store:Two) have been discontinued for three new models.  All models now feature removable hard drives giving you the option to buy a disk drive from Sooloos with your order, or you can purchase it on your own.

Ensemble: Single disk drive with all space being dedicated to storage, backup via ControlPC.
Twinstore: Two drive solution with automatic backup; one disk for storage, one for backup.
Quadstore: Four drive solution with automatic backup; two disks for storage, two for backup.

Source: The Source:One and Source:Five remain with no changes. However, it was announced that new versions of these units, with significantly upgraded DAC’s, will be available soon. As you may or may not know, the DAC’s have been abused in recent reviews and it’s great to see Sooloos taking action. There will be an upgrade program for all existing sources.

Control: The Control:One, with its outstanding user interface, still remains the highlight of the product line. The 17″ touchpanel will soon be joined by a wireless handheld, which has been talked about for many months. ControlPC, the desktop software application, remains in the line up with a UI update due shortly. There have been several updates in recent months and the software now includes the ability to import music from your computers hard disk or internal CD or DVD drive, backup and restore, edit metadata and, of course, manage music and playlists.

Additionally, you can now control your Sooloos music server with an iPhone or an iPod Touch. Finally, the new Control:Bridge is used for seamless integration with Crestron.

Software: There will be new skins available for the UI in the next couple of weeks, which is really cool, but the major announcements from CEDIA are the addition of the DVD and Blu-ray support as well as a photo collection interface. These will use a new product called the Cinema which will process the audio and video from the store and send it to one display and audio source. The Cinema is only compatible with the Twinstore and Quadstore. Ensemble owners will still have photo access, management will be done via ControlPC and images will be displayed on the Control:One touch-panel.

The last big announcement for the software is the integration with the online digital music service Rhapsody. While the exact details have not been fully released, this will make the Sooloos system even more attractive to own.

So, that’s the latest on the new releases, here’s my take on everything. First, all of the new products and features are very exciting and will secure Sooloos in the music serving market. The DVD and Blu-ray support remains to be proven simply because they are getting to the dance a little late. The industry has seen a number of companies getting into the market segment in addition to the ones who were already there. The good news for Sooloos is they have the luxury of seeing what others have successfully (and unsuccessfully) accomplished and will hopefully use this a guide for releasing they solution. The preview looked great but until we get a chance to actually use it in a live environment the jury is still out.

The photo management software and display looked great. The ability to easily manage your entire photo collection and share it to TV’s through out the house could easily be one of the leading selling points of the system.

So, Sooloos (btw: it’s pronounced sue-loose) had a very good showing at CEDIA. I stopped by the booth at different times throughout the show and they were always busy with attendees. We’re definitely excited about the new products and I’ll report back as they start hitting the streets.

JL Audio used CEDIA 2008 too once again proved they are in the home theater market to stay.  Some of you may know JL Audio from the car audio market, but they entered in to the home theater market in early 2007 with two subwoofers which have since gone on to win industry awards.  Following the Fathoms they released the Gotham which set the bar for what a subwoofer can (and should) do; it truly is the current king of the hill.  Not ones to rest on their success, JL introduced a new in-wall subwoofer, two new products in the Fathom line and a new line of active satellites.

Fathom IWS

The in-wall solution, Fathom IWS, is designed to fit in to a normal 2×4 wall and provide the performance of a free standing sub.  The IWS comes in two flavors; the 1kW with a single 13.5″ driver and the 2kW with two 13.5 drivers.  Both systems use an outboard amplifier and come with the exclusive A.R.O. (automatic room optimazation) system.  The new Fathom IWS is due out early 2009.

Fathom f212

Also being introduced was the new Fathom 212 with dual 12″ drivers.  The next generation drivers are centered around the most aggressive motor system JL has ever used on a drive of this size.  The construction is the same as the existing Fathoms and the unit can be place in the vertical or horizontal position.  I haven’t had a chance to demo these yet, but all indications are these should be exceptional performers.  The new Fathom f212 is due out October 2008.

The Fathom f110 was once again shown, only this time there is a real release date.  This subwoofer has been in prototype and shown around for quite sometime now and it’s finally ready for prime time.  Again, this is a 10″ driver with 900 watts RMS and comes with the A.R.O. system.  It begins shipping next month.

Primacy X3

Finally, JL Audio introduced their new Primacy X3 active satellite speakers.  These had a wonderful look to them and it appears that JL is taking the same careful approach to their speakers as they have taken to their subwoofers.  These are a full three-way active speaker with 1000 watts of total power controlled through DSP Crossover Filters.  No time table the release of the Primacy X3.

So, JL Audio continues to impress us with their existing products and certainly have generated some excitement with their new products.   I look forward to reporting back as these new products are released.

Ps: as always, all JL Audio products are made in the U.S.A.

Well, I’m finally getting an opportunity to catch up after the CEDIA. Things always tend to get a little busier in the fall and the show put quite a few more items on the to-do list.

The first report is from Aerial Acoustics who announced a couple of new and exciting products this year. These have been rumored, or in prototype, for a while so it’s nice to be able to finally share what they have been up to. First off, and the most exciting for me, is the announcement of the new Model 7c, the replacement for the 7b. The update includes new drivers, crossovers and a striking cabinet design boosting a curved-back cabinet. I know there are a number of other speaker manufacturers out there with a similar shape but the radius on the new 7 is a little more aggressive than some of the others I’ve seen. The result is a very visually appealing cabinet and represent a new look for an Aerial Acoustics speaker. Additionally the base is finished in black gloss which provides stability and compliments the over all look without being too industrial or out of place. The prototype speaker was finished in gloss cherry, something else new for Aerial. The available cabinet finishes are still being decided but there was positive reaction to the gloss; I would expect to see between four and seven high quality finishes in a mix of both gloss and satin. Finally, the 7c sports a new slightly curved grill which is the perfect touch to the new cabinet shape.

The second new product was the System 2. Based on the came concept as the already existing System 1, the System 2 is meant for flat screen displays or small projection systems. The speakers in include the vertical left and right channels and the horizontal center channel. Also in the mix is a new subwoofer based on dual offset 10″ drivers. The entire system (pun intended) is definitely more oriented towards a lifestyle system but without the sound quality compromise usually associated with systems of this size.

As normal with CEDIA, Aerial Acoustics had a static booth so there was not chance to demo any of the new products. Both the 7c and System 2 are in the very final stages of development so we’ll be keeping an eye on their release and will report back as soon we can get a live demo.

The CEDIA update will be a little short today but stay tuned, there is a lot more coming.  In the meantime, as some of you are aware, one of our premier projector lines has gone through some changes.  Vidikron, and it’s big brother company Runco, were purchased by Planar in May 2007.  Since that time the transition has not been as smooth as expected and, as with any acquisition, changes were expected.  In the recent months there have been many rumors flying around regarding the state of Planar as well as the Runco and Vidikron lines.  Yesterday I attended a meeting which addressed all of this.  First, the Vidikron line will be dissolved over the next couple of months.  Service and support for the Vidikron products will continue but all marketing and new product development have ceased.  Runco targeted a number of Vidikron dealers and have invited them to be part of the Runco family and that did include 8250 Theaterworks.  So, I am pleased to announce Runco has been added to the list of premier products available to 8250 clients.  At the meeting they showed us a number of new, and very cool, products and technologies that we’ll be coming to market in the next couple of months.  I’ll of course be reporting on these and giving you all the details.

The 8250 Theaterworks website has been updated with a new look.  More updates are coming, stay tuned!

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