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Seymour AV ICE Block Monoblocks Seymour AV ICE Block Monoblocks Seymour AV was showing off their ICE Block amps at the Audioholics State of the CE Union event. They had two of their new Ice Block amplifiers on display. Both were the $1299 1000w models.
Emotiva XPA-2 Two Channel Amplifier Review Emotiva XPA-2 Two Channel Amplifier Review The Emotiva XPA-2 is a two-channel amplifier is one of the most powerful, highest value amplifiers we've reviewed to date. It is a lone wolf in a pasture of sheepish amplifiers.
Rotel RMB-1085 Power Amplifier Review Rotel RMB-1085 Power Amplifier Review At only 100 watts, I couldn't say that the RMB-1085 was a huge improvement over the internal amps of my receiver with my 8 ohm speakers. It does have an undeniable cool factor and plenty of power.
Denon POA-A1HDCI 10 Channel Power Amplifier Review Denon POA-A1HDCI 10 Channel Power Amplifier Review Review: The Denon POA-A1HDCI 10 channel audio amplifier offers a slew of connectivity features and power few multi-channel amps can match. Its rated at 150wpx x 10 but can be bridged for double power.
Emotiva XPA-2 Stereo Power Amplifier Emotiva XPA-2 Stereo Power Amplifier The Emotiva XPA-2 is specified to deliver 250wpc into 8 ohms / 500wpc into 4 ohms with both channels driven and a whopping 1000 watts bridged. All of this comes at a meager asking price of $799!
Genesis Reference Amplifier Genesis Reference Amplifier Genesis Advanced Technologies showed off their Reference-series Amplifiers finally in production. The solid state Reference Amplifiiers are touted to have a "tube-like" sound and are upgradable.
Pass Labs XA.5 Series Amps Pass Labs XA.5 Series Amps Pass Laboratories introduced the impressive-looking XA.5 Series Power Amplifiers at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, next month in Las Vegas.
Axiom Audio A-1400-8 Power Amplifier First Look Axiom Audio A-1400-8 Power Amplifier First Look Axiom Audio unveiled their new 8 channel A-1400-8 1400 watt power amplifier at the Audioholics State of the CE Union Event in Clearwater Beach Florida on October 6th, 2007.
Emotiva Audio RPA-1 Stereo Amplifier Review Emotiva Audio RPA-1 Stereo Amplifier Review The Emotiva RPA-1 offers one of the best values in reference quality amplifiers out there. Beautiful, powerful, and bulletproof, if this amp isn't on your list, it should be.
Marantz PM-11S1 Integrated Amplifier Review Marantz PM-11S1 Integrated Amplifier Review The Marantz PM-11S1 is one of the most beautiful pieces of gear I've come across. The measured power told us that Marantz plays fast and loose with its stated power specs - but in the consumer's favor