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8-Track Heaven

http://www.bway.net/~abbot/8track/

Rediscover everything you wanted to forget about the breakthrough 8-track recording technology. Part of the quarterly publication 8-Track Mind and an extension of alt.collecting.8-track-tapes, this Web page includes a FAQ about the technology, a detailed history, and collector notes. If you grew up on cassettes, feel fortunate and download the sound clip of an 8-track changing programs. Also includes Windows wallpaper and icons, the "8 Noble Truths," and the inquiring 8-Track and UFOs connection. A hilarious site!

CES News

http://www.eia.org/CEMA/cesnews/ontext11.htm

One of the largest trade shows in the U.S., the Consumer Electronics Show, now has an audio/home theater show in Florida every May. Check out the lists of audio exhibitors, learn more about the CES digital fair, and read about other new shows in North America. Download images from recent shows.

Lucasfilm's THX Home Page

http://www.lum.com:80/thx/

The current leader in audio reproduction for movie and home theaters includes information on the THX sound system, THX-approved equipment, technical specs, and THX laserdiscs at this site.

RealAudio Audio on Demand for the Internet

http://www.prognet.com/

Download the latest release of the RealAudio player and be part of live Internet audio. This site provides information on the RealAudio player from Progressive Networks, and also its server and encoder products. You can access several Web sites with a significant amount of RealAudio files, including PBS, ABC, NPR, and the Live Events site.

Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity

http://www.sdinfo.com/

Click on an object in the home theater room to learn more about that component. This site also includes movie and music reviews for the home theater nut, a "What's New" section that describes the latest gizmos, and a search engine and index to articles. A great place to explore home theater.

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See Hollywood and Vine

http://www.hollywoodandvine.com/

This hip site from Capitol Records includes hundreds of sound clips from each of its artists. Choose artists from the list, click on Search, and download one of their songs or visit their Web site. Be sure to visit the Hollywood and Vine tourist trap, a collection of attractions with more audio and video than you could ever ask for. Have fun!

Sound Site

http://www.soundsite.com/

Provides helpful information on audio and video recording technologies. Help and information includes a troubleshooting guide, history of audio and video, a section on home theater, and setting the time on your VCR. Also includes audio/video industry news, manufacturers lists, and information on new technologies.

Welcome to Dolby Laboratories

http://www.dolby.com/

If you've ever been confused as to what Dolby actually does, check out the Dolby Technologies hyperlink. Read about Dolby Digital, the latest theater sound; download the Dolby Digital trailer you've seen at theaters; review helpful hints for home theater setup; and see what's on the horizon with theater sound.

Xing Technology's StreamWorks

http://204.62.160.251/

Download StreamWorks to play sound files on the Internet. This audio player for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX lets you listen to live audio. After you download the player, click on one of the radio station sites to listen to live radio, or choose other links to download songs and speeches. Neat stuff!