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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 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 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 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 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 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

Emotiva Reference Theater Series IPS-1 Amplifier Review From its excellent sonic characteristics, to its no-nonsense build quality, fit and finish, Emotiva has once again demonstrated via the IPS-1 Amp that you don’t have to break the bank to get quality.

Emotiva Ultra Theater Series LMC-1 & LPA-1 Review At $899 shipped, it is very hard to find anything to complain about with the Emotiva Ultra Theater Series LMC-1 & LPA-1.

Thule Audio PA350B Multi Channel Amplifier Review Thule Audio PA350B Multichannel Amplifier is put through its paces to see if it will be good enough for your home theater.

Onix Melody SP3 Tube Integrated Amplifier Review The Onix Melody SP3 Tube Integrated Amplifier is intended as a high value product aimed at budget minded Hi Fi enthusiasts who dream of esoteric gear but are grounded by simple economics.