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WiiM’s $299 Vibelink Amp Offers Power Instead of Streaming WiiM’s $299 Vibelink Amp Offers Power Instead of Streaming The new WiiM Vibelink Amp ($299) is the company’s first non-streaming product. The compact Vibelink offers 100 Watts of power and is designed to be used with the WiiM Ultra or other sources.
Orchard Audio Demos Active Speakers & New Headphone Amp at AXPONA 2025 Orchard Audio Demos Active Speakers & New Headphone Amp at AXPONA 2025 At AXPONA 2025, Orchard Audio is demonstrating their Valencia Headphone Power Amp with 17W of power and an innovative active speaker electronics package, complete with an active/passive comparison.
Rotel’s New DX-3 DAC/Headphone Amp Is The ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion’ Rotel’s New DX-3 DAC/Headphone Amp Is The ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion’ Rotel’s DX-3 ($1,499)is a DAC, headphone amp, and preamp all in one. The compact DX-3 is designed to be the “ultimate desktop companion,” ready to drive your favorite headphones or powered speakers.
Cambridge Audio ‘EX Series’ Amp and Streamer Overview Cambridge Audio ‘EX Series’ Amp and Streamer Overview Cambridge Audio’s EX Series includes the EXA100 amp ($2,199) with 100W Class AB power and Edge tech and the EXN100 streamer ($1,799) featuring an ESS ES9028Q2M DAC for high-resolution audio streaming.
NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs Amplifier - Best Audiophile Meets Modern Audio Product? NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs Amplifier - Best Audiophile Meets Modern Audio Product? The NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs amplifier ($2,500) sports the ESS9030 DAC, Dirac Live Bass Control, and HybridDigital nCore Class D amplification. Best audiophile meets modern audio product on the market?
NAD M23 Stereo Amplifier Review NAD M23 Stereo Amplifier Review The NAD M23 is a 200wpc stereo amplifier utilizing the SOTA Class D Purifi 1ET400A to push the envelope of performance and efficiency. Is this the best amplifier we’ve reviewed in our 25 year history?
New Marantz Model M1 & M4 Multi-Room Audiophile Streaming Amplifiers! New Marantz Model M1 & M4 Multi-Room Audiophile Streaming Amplifiers! The Marantz Model M1 ($1,000) is a compact streaming amp in a Sonos/Bluesound form-factor while the Model M4 ($3,500) is a four-zone distributed audio amp to deliver audiophile grade whole home audio.
New Marantz Model 10 Reference Integrated Amp Tech Overview New Marantz Model 10 Reference Integrated Amp Tech Overview The Marantz Model 10 Reference Integrated Amp($15,000) is the most powerful single-box amp the company has ever made. Co-developed with Purifi, the power amp section delivers 250w into 8 ohms.
Cambridge Audio EVO 150 Streaming Amplifier Review! Cambridge Audio EVO 150 Streaming Amplifier Review! Our review of the Cambridge Audio EVO 150 DeLorean Edition streaming amplifier pleasantly surprised us with its objective bench test performance, features, user interface, and listening tests.
Dynasty ProAudio $300 200 Watt Wireless Stereo Amplifier Review! Dynasty ProAudio $300 200 Watt Wireless Stereo Amplifier Review! Can a $300 200 watt wireless stereo amplifier be any good? We bench tested and reviewed the Dynasty ProAudio's WSA-5RP to power a pair of surround and stereo speakers wirelessly and came away impressed.