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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.

Anthem Statement M1 Class D Monobloc Preview Anthem says their Statement M1 monobloc requires much less space, can be stacked, outputs more power, is stable into any load, and sounds as good as any analogue amp. Is that worth $3500 per channel?

ELAN S1616A 16-channel Multi-zone Amplifier/Controller Preview ELAN was at the Hilton today, unveiling its new S1616A, a 16-channel multi-zone amplifier/controller that combines the functionality of the ELAN D16 amplifier and S128P multi-zone controller into one.

McIntosh 50th Anniversary MC275 Tube Amplifier Preview The gold-plated reference level 50th Anniversary Limited Edition McIntosh MC275 tube power amplifier is now available from authorized McIntosh dealers for a suggested retail price of $6,500.

Bel Canto C7R Integrated Amp Receiver with Tuner Preview Bel Canto asks the question: Why choose different components for your music downloads, CD player, turntables, cable/satellite box or game console? Their answer is the c7r Integrated amp/DAC and tuner.

Moon 810LP Phono Preamplifier Preview Simaudio introduced the Moon 810LP Phono Preamplifier at the Venetian, their latest addition to the Evolution Series. The 810LP features a dual-mono fully balanced differential design and runs $12k.

Pass Labs Xs-300 and Xs–150 Amplifiers Preview Pass Labs busted out their new Xs-300 and Xs–150 Amplifiers at the Venetian to tickle the ears of audiophiles and amateurs alike. These are the first entries in what is slated to be a new line-up.

Denon PMA-A100 Integrated Amplifier Review & Measurements When the Denon PMA-A100 was announced it would be part of their 100th anniversary product line-up, we asked for it. And we had high expectations. Turns out Denon met our expectations and then some.

Sherbourn PA 7-350 Seven-Channel Amplifier Preview The Sherbourn 7-350 is a seven channel 350wpc amplifier that is designed to deliver all of the current from the wall outlet to your speakers. Its massive 3.3kVa transformer and 100lbs+ is impressive.