Problems included a penchant for picking up dirt and fingerprints (the price you pay for a beautiful glossy face, we suppose), a cramped nav key layout with the tricky touch-sensitive Navi Wheel front and center, audio performance that wasn't bad but was expected to be far better in light of the dedicated DSP, and a "shovel"-like feel in the hand, a symptom of the phone's generous dimensions.
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On the audio-only front, the 077 Reference preamplifier and 082 Classic integrated amplifier make their appearance on the cutsheet, but it's the 087 Classic surround processor that grabs our HD attention.
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The Model Two makes use of the latest audio technology, including front and rear RCA pre-outs, subwoofer output and a built-in 25 watts x 4 channel RMS power amplifier.
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To capture the highest quality audio, Tiki uses front-and-back facing microphone capsules that actively locate your orientation to the mic for use with multiple speakers or as you move around the room.
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As for audio, it has two speakers up front, a subwoofer and two passive radiators 'round back.
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The new Z-Base sound bars offer two analog audio inputs, one optical (toslink) digital input, one coaxial digital input - plus a front panel 3.5mm analog stereo input for convenient connection of an iPod or other portable audio device.
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Cameras and Audio: While there are two cameras (front and rear facing) they are only 720p, which means minimal quality for photos and video conferencing.
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Mikey Digital also rotates 230 degrees for optimal positioning or to align with the front- or rear- facing camera to capture enhanced audio for your iPhone or iPad video.
Sinse this is a high-end audio player first and video player second, it allows those that want DVD-audio without the video part to preview and use the DVD navigation through its front touchpad.
There's a pair of USB 3.0 inputs, an HDMI port, optical audio and Ethernet connections on the rear, and buttons for power and settings on the front, but you can easily hide the console deep inside your home theater rig -- it can be controlled exclusively with a Android 4.2-equipped smartphone or tablet.
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