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Rotel Delivers High-End ‘Michi’ Integrated Amps And Entry-Level ‘Tribute’ Gear Rotel Delivers High-End ‘Michi’ Integrated Amps And Entry-Level ‘Tribute’ Gear Rotel released a pair of Michi Class-AB integrated amps: the Michi X3 ($4,999) and X5 ($6,999). For entry-level customers, there is the A11 integrated amp ($799) and CD11 CD player ($599). Read on.
Focal Arche Headphone DAC/Amplifier Review - Get It Before Its Gone Focal Arche Headphone DAC/Amplifier Review - Get It Before Its Gone Focal Arche is a pre-amp/DAC, headphone amplifier with two 32-bit AK4490 DACs and two separate 1W @ 32-ohm amplifiers to power your headphones with pristine clarity. How does it sound? Read on.
Anthem's New MCA Gen2 Amplifiers Overview Anthem's New MCA Gen2 Amplifiers Overview Anthem's new MCA 225/325/525 multi-ch amplifiers boast up to 600 watts/ch power and low noise starting at $2k but are there caveats? Read on to find out.
Denon Releases 3 More 110th Anniversary Edition A110 Components Denon Releases 3 More 110th Anniversary Edition A110 Components Denon has expanded its 110th anniversary components with the PMA-A110 Integrated Amplifier, DCD-A110 SACD Player, and DL-A110 Phono Cartridge. Read on to see what makes these audiophile products so special.
New NAD Masters Series Employ Revolutionary Class D Amplifier Technology New NAD Masters Series Employ Revolutionary Class D Amplifier Technology NAD launched two Masters Series amps, the M33 and M28 both priced at $4,999. Both amps offer performance that sets a new benchmark for low noise and distortion thanks to a revolutionary Class D design.
Marantz 30 Series Integrated Amp & Network SACD Audio Streamer Tantalizes Audiophiles Marantz 30 Series Integrated Amp & Network SACD Audio Streamer Tantalizes Audiophiles After three years of research and devolopment, Marantz has released information on their new MODEL 30 Integrated Amplifier and SACD 30n Network Audio Streamer and SACD Player. Read on.
Beale Street Audio BAV4250 BAV2500 1,000 Watt Amps Have Features You Need Beale Street Audio BAV4250 BAV2500 1,000 Watt Amps Have Features You Need Beale Street Audio has started shipping their highly anticipated BAV4250 and BAV2500 1,000 watt amplifiers. Beale amps offer versatility along with easy setup and control, but how do they measure up?
McIntosh Debuts New Flagship Home Theater Processors and Amp McIntosh Debuts New Flagship Home Theater Processors and Amp McIntosh recently showcased its newest home theater products at the ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) AV show in Amsterdam. The new lineup includes 2 Atmos AV processors and 2 multi-ch amplifiers.
Rotel Revives Its High-End Michi Brand With 3 New Flagship Components Rotel Revives Its High-End Michi Brand With 3 New Flagship Components Rotel’s high-end Michi brand released three new audiophile stereo components. The P5 Control Amplifier, S5 Stereo Amplifier, and M8 Monoblock Amplifier are Rotel’s new flagship 2CH audio offerings.
Theory Audio 9CH System Demo Sets the Bar in Soundbar Performance Theory Audio 9CH System Demo Sets the Bar in Soundbar Performance Theory Audio demonstrated their 9CH Soundbar Discrete speaker surround system powered by a 1U DSP tuned amplifier controller that delivered gut wrenching dynamics and sound redefining our expectations for this category of product.