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Marantz MODEL 50 Integrated Amplifier & CD 50n Streaming HDMI CD Player! Marantz MODEL 50 Integrated Amplifier & CD 50n Streaming HDMI CD Player! The Marantz MODEL 50 integrated amplifier and CD 50n streaming HDMI CD player ($1,800/ea) boast audiophile componentry, low impedance power drive, and unmatched digital source connectivity options.
JBL Brings Stylish New Hi-Fi Gear to CEDIA 2023 JBL Brings Stylish New Hi-Fi Gear to CEDIA 2023 JBL unveiled new hifi gear at CEDIA 2023 including the L42 integrated music system, DA Series distribution amplifiers, and the 4305P & 4329P Powered Monitor loudspeakers which Gene absolutely loved.
Monoprice 3 Budget Monolith Mx100X Amplifiers Bench Test Results Monoprice 3 Budget Monolith Mx100X Amplifiers Bench Test Results We bench tested 3 new Monolith amplifiers by Monoprice starting at $399. The 2CH M2100X, 3CH M3100X, and 5CH M5100X amplifiers delivered rated power with All Channels Driven. Best deal on cheap? Read on.
Marantz AMP 10 200 Watt x 16CH Amplifier Review! Marantz AMP 10 200 Watt x 16CH Amplifier Review! The Marantz AMP 10 is a 200 watt x 16CH amplifier utilizing the ICE Edge Class D topology with a custom built SMPS power supply. I put the AMP 10 through exhaustive bench tests to gauge its performance.
NAD’s C 3050 Integrated Amp Looks ‘70s, Parties Like It’s 2023 NAD’s C 3050 Integrated Amp Looks ‘70s, Parties Like It’s 2023 The NAD C 3050 integrated amp celebrates the brand’s 50th anniversary in a retro 70's style. At $1,300, this amp is nearly identical to the impossible-to-find, limited-edition C 3050 LE but modern features.
JBL Classic Series Audio Components Blend Retro w Modern Tech JBL Classic Series Audio Components Blend Retro w Modern Tech JBL has released more retro Classic Series audio products. The SA550 integrated amplifier ($2,000), MP350 streaming media player ($700), CD350 CD player ($800), and TT350 turntable ($1,000).
The HiFi Rose RA180 Integrated Amp Looks Wacky For a Reason The HiFi Rose RA180 Integrated Amp Looks Wacky For a Reason The HiFi Rose RA180 is a 4CH integrated amp that can be bi-amped for 200 watts x 4 or bridged to deliver 400 watts per channel x2 for the ultimate audiophile experience using the latest GaNFET devices.
Starke Sound Fiera4 4 Channel Amplifier Benchmark Test Results Starke Sound Fiera4 4 Channel Amplifier Benchmark Test Results The Starke Sound Fiera4 is an exciting new four channel Class D amplifier. It provides plenty of power (130wpcx4) to juice your home theater in a light weight and energy efficient package. Read on.
NAD’s C 389 Integrated Amp Delivers Streaming and Dirac for Less NAD’s C 389 Integrated Amp Delivers Streaming and Dirac for Less NAD's new C 389 integrated amp offers much of the performance of the C 399 for 25% less money. The $1,500 amp delivers 130 watts of Hypex UcD power, and uses the same ESS Sabre DAC and a DIRAC path.
Mark Levinson Celebrates 50 Years in Audio; New $50K Amp & NC Headphones Mark Levinson Celebrates 50 Years in Audio; New $50K Amp & NC Headphones This year marks 50 years of Mark Levinson. The brand is celebrating with the № 5909 ANC Bluetooth headphones ($999) & a limited-edition monoblock amplifier, the ML-50 for $50,000/pair! Read on.