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NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs Amplifier ‑ Best Audiophile Meets Modern Audio Product?

— October 19, 2024 00:05

NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs Amplifier - Best Audiophile Meets Modern Audio Product?

The NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs amplifier ($2,500) sports the ESS9030 DAC, Dirac Live Bass Control, and HybridDigital nCore Class D amplification. Best audiophile meets modern audio product on the market?

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Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition Review: The Future of Streaming

— May 11, 2021 07:45

Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition Review: The Future of Streaming

Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition (HE) features the wireless streaming architecture and design of Uniti Atom with reworked power supply, and headphone outputs. Read our review to see why it sets the bar.

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Rotel Delivers High‑End ‘Michi’ Integrated Amps And Entry‑Level ‘Tribute’ Gear

— May 09, 2021 01:20

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.

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Focal Arche Headphone DAC/Amplifier Review ‑ Get It Before Its Gone

— April 30, 2021 01:00

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.

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Anthem's New MCA Gen2 Amplifiers Overview

— January 20, 2021 08:00

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.

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Denon Releases 3 More 110th Anniversary Edition A110 Components

— October 06, 2020 11:00

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.

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New NAD Masters Series Employ Revolutionary Class D Amplifier Technology

— September 18, 2020 04:00

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.

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Marantz 30 Series Integrated Amp & Network SACD Audio Streamer Tantalizes Audiophiles

— September 01, 2020 07:00

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.

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Beale Street Audio BAV4250 BAV2500 1,000 Watt Amps Have Features You Need

— April 13, 2020 08:00

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?

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McIntosh Debuts New Flagship Home Theater Processors and Amp

— March 17, 2020 06:00

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.

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Rotel Revives Its High‑End Michi Brand With 3 New Flagship Components

— February 12, 2020 02:00

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.

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Theory Audio 9CH System Demo Sets the Bar in Soundbar Performance

— September 17, 2019 10:00

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.

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Legacy iV7 600 Watt 7CH Amplifier Most Powerful Multi‑CH Amplifier Ever?

— September 06, 2019 03:00

Legacy iV7 600 Watt 7CH Amplifier Most Powerful Multi-CH Amplifier Ever?

Legacy Audio's new 600 wpc iV7 7CH and 8CH Class D amplifiers are said to be the most powerful home theater amplifiers in consumer audio to date. The specs are as impressive as their looks. Read on.

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Denon PMA‑600NE Stereo Integrated Amp Inflates Power But Not Price

— September 03, 2019 04:00

Denon PMA-600NE Stereo Integrated Amp Inflates Power But Not Price

Denon's new $399 PMA-600NE 2CH Integrated Amp and $299 DCD-600NE CD Player pack great build quality and features into affordable audiophile compact form. Power is overstated but don't let deter you.

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Anthem’s MDX Audio Distribution Systems Promise Audiophile Performance In Every Room Of The House

— August 21, 2019 01:00

Anthem’s MDX Audio Distribution Systems Promise Audiophile Performance In Every Room Of The House

Anthem's 8-zone MDX-16 and 4 zone MDX-8 audio distribution amplifiers are designed to provide high quality music all around your home boasting ARC Genesis room correction and bass management.

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NAD’s Masters Series M10 BluOs Streaming Amplifer Does It All

— June 24, 2019 00:00

NAD’s Masters Series M10 BluOs Streaming Amplifer Does It All

The small, elegant NAD M10 BluOS Streaming 100 wpc x 2 Amplifier is a streamer and DAC all squeezed into one small and stylish package with Dirac Room Correction. Is it worth the $2,500 price tag?

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ATI AT4002 Class AB and AT522NC Class D Amplifier Review Shootout

RichB — May 20, 2019 23:00

ATI AT4002 Class AB and AT522NC Class D Amplifier Review Shootout

In market for a powerful 200 WPC amp? ATI has you covered with two completely different technologies. We compare the AT4000 class A/B and the AT522NC Class-D amplifiers to help you decide.

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Mark Levinson Unveils New 5000 Series Integrated Amps

— December 04, 2018 08:00

Mark Levinson Unveils New 5000 Series Integrated Amps

Mark Levinson has introduced two new integrated amplifiers: the № 5802, and the № 5805 and are their most affordable products yet. Read on to learn more about their different features and performance.

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NAD C 658 Streaming DAC, D 3045 Amplifier/DAC, C 588 Belt‑Drive Turntable Preview

— November 13, 2018 00:00

NAD C 658 Streaming DAC, D 3045 Amplifier/DAC, C 588 Belt-Drive Turntable Preview

NAD released three new hi-fi products, the C 658 Streaming DAC, D 3045 amplifier/DAC, and the C 588 belt-drive turntable. Read on to see what makes them so attractive to the modern audiophile.

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Denon’s New ‘800NE’ Range Merges Classic Style With Modern Features

— October 08, 2018 12:00

Denon’s New ‘800NE’ Range Merges Classic Style With Modern Features

Denon has introduced three new audio components '800NE’ series that aim to combine the look and feel of classic Hi-Fi components with the functionality of a smart, streaming, multi-room audio system.

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McIntosh’s MC462 Stereo Amplifier is a Powerhouse

— August 10, 2018 12:00

McIntosh’s MC462 Stereo Amplifier is a Powerhouse

The new 450-watt McIntosh MC462 is the company’s most powerful stereo power amplifier. As you would expect from McIntosh, it’s also built like a tank, nice to look at, and more than a little pricey.

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Outlaw Audio Model 7220 7CH Amplifier Runs Cool Enough For Mr. Freeze

— August 02, 2018 12:00

Outlaw Audio Model 7220 7CH Amplifier Runs Cool Enough For Mr. Freeze

Looking for a cool running new amplifier? Outlaw Audio's Model 7220 is a seven channel class AB fully balanced amp rated to deliver 220W per channel into an 8-ohm load with all seven channels driven.

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Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Amplifier Preview

— June 03, 2018 12:00

Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Amplifier Preview

If you like the performance of the Parasound JC1 amplifier, but just couldn't justify the cost of two to run your system, check out their new JC5. Two monoblock amplifiers in one chassis! Read on!

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ATI AT6000 Signature Amplifier Review

RichB — March 09, 2018 19:00

ATI AT6000 Signature Amplifier Review

With configurations from 2 to 7 channels the ATI AT6000 series amplifier performance is as massive as its dimensions and weight; and yet, completely silent. Read on to see what makes these amps great.

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NAD M22 V2 Masters Series Amplifier Preview

— January 27, 2018 00:00

NAD M22 V2 Masters Series Amplifier Preview

NAD released their new M22 V2 Class D Masters Series Amplifier at CES 2018. The M22 V2 boasts a 20% increase in power over their previous model plus other significant upgrades at no cost increase.

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Anthem STR Preamplifier and STR Power Amplifier Preview

— September 26, 2017 01:00

Anthem STR Preamplifier and STR Power Amplifier Preview

Anthem Electronics released their STR Preamplifier and STR Power Amplifier at CEDIA 2017. These new separates feature Anthem Arc room correction and premium audio components with gobs of power reserve

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Rotel 1572 Series Integrated Amplifier, Preamp, and CD Player Preview

— July 29, 2017 09:00

Rotel 1572 Series Integrated Amplifier, Preamp, and CD Player Preview

Rotel's new lineup of 15 series components was recently released and include an integrated amplifier, stereo preamp, and their newest CD player. Check out our preview to see if they're right for you.

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Monoprice Monolith 7‑Channel Amplifier Review

— March 30, 2017 00:00

Monoprice Monolith 7-Channel Amplifier Review

The Monoprice Monolith is an astounding 7-channel, 200wpc amplifier with two massive teroidal transformers delivering gobs of power and textbook performance at a value price point. Our amp of the year

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Marantz SA‑10 SACD/CD Player/DAC and PM‑10 Integrated Amplifier Preview

— December 20, 2016 20:00

Marantz  SA-10 SACD/CD Player/DAC and PM-10 Integrated Amplifier Preview

Marantz released information on their new audio products Their Premium 10 series includes the SA-10 SACD/CD player/DAC and PM-10 Integrated Amplifier. Read on to find out if they're right for you.