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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 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 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 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.

Sherbourn PT-7030 Preamp and Multichannel Amplifiers Video The Sherbourn PT-7030 Preamp and Multichannel Amplifiers (PA-7/350, a 7-channel x 350W amp; PA-7/150 7x220w, PA-5/200 5x200w, and PA-2/50 2x50watts) are overviewed.

Yamaha A-S300 Integrated Amp and CD-S300 CD Player Preview The price is where Yamaha sold us on the new S300 offerings. At $379.95 for the A-S300 Integrated Amplifier and $349.95 for the CD-S300 CD player, we think a lot of people are going to be interested.

Emotiva UPA-500 Five Channel Power Amplifier Review The Emotiva UPA-500 is a five channel amplifier that offers solid performance and value. At under $400 it's in a class of its own.

Emotiva UPA-500 & UPA-200 Ultra Series Amps Preview We dare you to find a sub $400 five channel amplifier with 80 watts per channel like the Emotiva UPA-500 or two channel amp with 125 watts per channel like the Emotiva UPA-200.

Emotiva XPR-5 Five-Channel Reference Power Amplifier Preview Sporting 400 watts into 8 ohms and 600 watts into 4 ohms all channels driven, the Emotiva XPR-5 redefines the idea of how much power is enough in an amplifier. Get in on the summer sale now!

Bob Carver VTA20S Black Magic 20 Watt Stereo Amplifier Preview A 20 watt stereo tube amp that is bridgeable to 40 watts into a single channel, the $2100 Bob Carver Black Magic 20 is sure to turn heads.