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Emotiva XPR-1 Mono Amplifier Review Emotiva XPR-1 Mono Amplifier Review Our review of the 1kwatt Emotiva XPR-1 Mono amplifier proves that ultimate power and audiophile finesses can go hand in hand without breaking the bank. The XPR-1 monoblock audio amplifier rocks!
Rotel RA-1570 Integrated Amplifier Preview Rotel RA-1570 Integrated Amplifier Preview The Rotel RA-1570 integrated amplifier is a complete "rewrite" of the company's RA-1520 integrated amp. This is no small model bump, but a total makeover—extreme style.
Rotel RMB-1585 and RMB-1555 Power Amplifiers Preview Rotel RMB-1585 and RMB-1555 Power Amplifiers Preview Two new Rotel power amplifiers: RMB-1555 is a 120 watts x five channels and the Rotel RMB-1585 200 watts x 5. These new Rotel amplifiers are Class A/B replacing previous Class D models.
Emotiva Audio XPA-1L Class A and AB Mono Amplifier Preview Emotiva Audio XPA-1L Class A and AB Mono Amplifier Preview The 250wpc Emotiva XPA-1L switchable Class A and AB mono amplifier is meant for the audiophile that also wants to conserve on energy for non critical listening.
Emotiva XPR-1 Mono-block Reference Power Amplifier Preview Emotiva XPR-1 Mono-block Reference Power Amplifier Preview The latest in a series of reference quality amplifiers, the Emotiva XPR-1, while hardly inexpensive in an absolute sense, comes in at a price just north of a four-figures.
Emotiva XPR-2 Stereo Reference Power Amplifier Preview Emotiva XPR-2 Stereo Reference Power Amplifier Preview The Emotiva XPR-2 will deliver impressive performance for a fraction of the cost of other offerings. How much power? How about 600 watts into 8 ohms or 1000 watts into 4 ohms both channels driven!
Pass Labs X350.5 Stereo Power Amplifier Review Pass Labs X350.5 Stereo Power Amplifier Review This is a review of the Pass Labs X350.5 350wpc stereo amplifier. Excellent bench tests and pristine sonic virtues would please even the most discriminating audiophile.
digiZoid ZO2 Personal (not a) Subwoofer Review digiZoid ZO2 Personal (not a) Subwoofer Review The digiZoid Z02 Personal Subwoofer is not a subwoofer at all. Instead it is an "analog sound enhancement device" which will boost the volume of your 3.5mm source and provides bass boost.
Niles Audio Introduces Five New Amplifiers Niles Audio Introduces Five New Amplifiers The Niles Audio SI-1230 Series 2 and SI-1650 multi-room amplifiers and the SI-250, SI-200, and SI-2150 2-channel amplifiers are sure to fit the bill for many installations.
Classe CT-2300 Stereo Power Amplifier Review Classe CT-2300 Stereo Power Amplifier Review Review: Classe CT-2300 is a 300wpc/600wpc (8/4 ohms, respectively) two-channel power amplifier. It's great bench tests,sonic virtues and cool operation makes it a wonderful rack mountable solution.