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Chicago's 1929 Music Box Theatre has installed Alcons Audio. CRA Cinemarray screen channels, QR24 side arrays, and CB362 subwoofers use custom finishes and controlled directivity to serve material from early mono optical soundtracks to modern 70mm presentations.
HK Audio has named Tel Aviv-based TR Electro Stereo as its distributor in Israel. The company will handle sales, technical support, and after-sales service for live and installed loudspeakers, strengthening local support for a range that increasingly includes networked DSP products.
Pro Audio Technology and Theory Audio Design have appointed Rafael A. Nevares as president, effective August 1. He will oversee both brands and the new Theory Professional operation, aligning product and channel strategy across high-end cinema, residential integration, and commercial sound.
Marantz has announced CINEMA Series 2. CINEMA 50, 60, 60 DAB, and 70s adopt a new 32-bit eight-channel DAC, while paid Dirac Live support extends to the 60 models and 70s. Web Control 2.0, HDMI Diagnostics 2.0, and future low-latency Bluetooth LE Audio are also included.
Aria Audio has announced its 2026 Hong Kong High-End AV Show system. Audiovector R5 Arrete loudspeakers will be paired with a Soulnote E-3 MC phono equaliser and iFi iDSD Phantom, presenting analogue and digital front ends through one complete playback chain.