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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.

Rocketfish Rocketboost RF-RBUSB RF-RBREC Wireless Audio Review The Rocketfish Rocketboost RF-RBUSB RF-RBREC Wireless Audio is a wireless platform that allows for uncompressed audio (48kHz, 16bit/24bit) distribution around the home.

Master TVA30 Guitar Amp Review This is a review of the Master TVA30 Guitar Amp featuring detailed measurements and suggestions for product improvements.