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Emotiva Announces Emersa Line of Preamps and Power Amplifiers Emotiva Announces Emersa Line of Preamps and Power Amplifiers Emotiva's Emersa, the EMP-1 pre-pro, EPA-1 stereo pre, EPI-1 integrated, EDA-2 stereo amp, EDA-5, and EDA-7 multichannel amps are built in the USA have OLED, slim chassis and modular architecture.
Emotiva Announces Major Update with XPA Gen 3 Amplifiers Emotiva Announces Major Update with XPA Gen 3 Amplifiers Emotiva's XPA gen 3 amplifiers feature a modular architecture, upgradable amplifier modules, switched mode power supply, lighter weight, a low noise floor, Class H amp topology, and assembled in USA.
 Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier Review Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier Review The Yamaha A-S801 is an honestly rated 100 watt/ch integrated amplifier with a built in high resolution USB-B DAC to power a serious dedicated two-channel or upscale PC system with pristine fidelity.
Denon HEOS Drive Multi-Room Audio System Preview Denon HEOS Drive Multi-Room Audio System Preview The Denon HEOS Drive fills a big need in the multi-room audio market. Click through to learn what makes this 4-zone amp special.
Yamaha A-S301/501/701/801 Integrated Amplifier Preview Yamaha A-S301/501/701/801 Integrated Amplifier Preview The Yamaha A-S301/501/701/801 Integrated Amplifiers boast power from 60W to 100W, will drive a 2 Ohm load, dual heatsinks with 4 output devices/ch, a big power supply, and variable loudness control.
Outlaw Model 5000 Five Channel Amplifier Review Outlaw Model 5000 Five Channel Amplifier Review The Outlaw Model 5000 is a 5 channel 120 watt amplifier that over-delivers in power & performance. Great sound on the cheap without peer at $599. Best amp deal of the year? Watch our YouTube review.
Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier and DAC Preview Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier and DAC Preview The Parasound Halo integrated amplifier is a powerful 160 watts/ch 2.1 High bias class A/AB, Dual-mono featuring a home theater bypass, bass management, ESS Sabre32 DAC, Native and DoP DSD decoding.
Mark Levinson № 536 Monaural Power Amplifier Preview Mark Levinson № 536 Monaural Power Amplifier Preview The Mark Levinson No 536 is a fully balanced monoblock amplifier slated to deliver 400W (8 ohms), 800W (4 ohms), stable into 2 ohms loads with a massive power supply and hurricane binding posts.
Denon PMA-50 Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Preview Denon PMA-50 Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Preview The Denon PMA-50 Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier delivers 50 watts of high-quality sound and features like HD Audio and Bluetooth with aptX in a compact size that doesn't suck up the space in a room.
Parasound ZoneMaster Model 1250 Distribution Amp Preview Parasound ZoneMaster Model 1250 Distribution Amp Preview Preview: If you are looking for a distribution amplifier, the Parasound ZoneMaster Model 1250 is an intriguing choice. It can accept up to 24 speakers, has 12 amp channels, and is stable into 2 ohms.