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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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Outlaw Audio 7140 7CH Amplifier Preview

— November 21, 2016 00:00

Outlaw Audio 7140 7CH Amplifier Preview

Outlaw Audio redesigned their 7125 into their 7140. How do you take a great amplifier and give it increased power, improved performance, greater reliability, AND an enhanced user experience? Read on.

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Anthem STR Stereo Integrated Amplifier Preview

— September 30, 2016 08:00

Anthem STR Stereo Integrated Amplifier Preview

Anthem has stepped up their two-channel game with their new STR Integrated amplifier built with high end components, MC/MM phone input, 32-bit/384 kHz DAC's and 600 watts of power into 2ohm loads.

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Monoprice 2CH/3CH/5CH and 7CH Amplifier Comparison Preview

— September 16, 2016 12:05

Monoprice 2CH/3CH/5CH and 7CH Amplifier Comparison Preview

Monoprice is offering 2CH, 3CH and 5CH versions of their awesome 7CH amplifier that made everyone take notice last summer. Starting at $999, you will get 200wpc that will make your speakers sing.

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Rotel 14 Series A14/A12 Integrated Amplifiers & CD Player Preview

— September 13, 2016 10:00

Rotel 14 Series A14/A12 Integrated Amplifiers & CD Player Preview

Rotel just introduced their new A14 and A12 integrated amplifiers and CD14 CD player to continue their legacy of offering high performance affordable audio that made them famous nearly a half century

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Pass Labs F7 Class A Stereo Power Amplifier Preview

— August 05, 2016 00:00

Pass Labs F7 Class A Stereo Power Amplifier Preview

Pass Labs unveiled their F7 stereo Class A amplifier rated at 25 watt/ch with an asking price of $3k. It's touted as a minimalist design, but is that a good thing? Read on to find out.

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Marantz MM7055 5‑Channel Power Amplifier Hands On Preview

— June 09, 2016 00:00

Marantz MM7055 5-Channel Power Amplifier Hands On Preview

If you’re in the market for 5 channels of high quality amplification, the Marantz MM7055 might be just the ticket. For a great price you get a quiet, attractive, amplifier with great power.

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Monolith 7x200 Multi‑Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier Preview

— June 03, 2016 11:00

Monolith 7x200 Multi-Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier Preview

Looking for a massive Class AB amplifier to boost your home audio system? Check out the new Monolith 7x200 Multi-Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier from Monoprice. Read on for more information.

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Classe Sigma 2200i Integrated Amplifier Preview

— May 27, 2016 08:00

Classe Sigma 2200i Integrated Amplifier Preview

Looking for an integrated amp to build a 2CH hi-fi system? Check out the Classe Sigma 2200i Integrated Amp. It boasts some impressive features and power output into 4 ohm loads. Read on for details.

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Emotiva BasX Budget Line of Amplifiers & Preamps Preview

— May 17, 2016 10:00

Emotiva BasX Budget Line of Amplifiers & Preamps Preview

Emotiva launched a whole new series of budget minded preamps and amplifiers dubbed BasX. With the MOST expensive unit coming in at $600, one of these might be right for you. Read on to find out.

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Legacy Audio Powerbloc2 Dual Mono Class D Amplifier Preview

— March 24, 2016 08:00

Legacy Audio Powerbloc2 Dual Mono Class D Amplifier Preview

Legacy Audio's Powerbloc2 Dual Mono Amplifier is built on the latest ICEpower modules dishing out 325W into 8 Ohms and 650W into 4 Ohms without the shortcomings of previous Class D designs.

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Emotiva Announces Emersa Line of Preamps and Power Amplifiers

— February 07, 2016 11:00

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.

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Emotiva Announces Major Update with XPA Gen 3 Amplifiers

— December 21, 2015 16:00

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.

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Yamaha A‑S801 Integrated Amplifier Review

— November 01, 2015 19:00

 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.

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Denon HEOS Drive Multi‑Room Audio System Preview

— June 12, 2015 08:00

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.

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Yamaha A‑S301/501/701/801 Integrated Amplifier Preview

— April 29, 2015 10:00

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.

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Outlaw Model 5000 Five Channel Amplifier Review

— April 14, 2015 14:00

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.

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Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier and DAC Preview

— April 02, 2015 09:00

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.

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Mark Levinson № 536 Monaural Power Amplifier Preview

— January 19, 2015 10:00

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.

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Denon PMA‑50 Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Preview

— January 14, 2015 05:30

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.

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Parasound ZoneMaster Model 1250 Distribution Amp Preview

— September 22, 2014 05:10

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.

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Marantz PM5005 Integrated Amp & CD5005 CD Player Preview

— July 01, 2014 08:00

Marantz PM5005 Integrated Amp & CD5005 CD Player Preview

Preview: Marantz's new PM5005 integrated amplifier and CD5005 CD player feature modest improvements over their predecessors including more power, an upgraded DAC, and improved aesthetics.

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Yamaha A‑S2100 Integrated Amplifier & CD‑S2100 CD/SACD Player Preview

— June 19, 2014 07:00

Yamaha A-S2100 Integrated Amplifier & CD-S2100 CD/SACD Player Preview

Preview: Yamaha's new A-S2100 amplifier and CD-S2100 CD/SACD player get big styling changes over their 2000 series predecessors, sharing aesthetics with the more outgoing 3000 series flagships. More..

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D‑Sonic M2 & M3 Class D Amplifiers Preview

— May 06, 2014 22:00

D-Sonic M2 & M3 Class D Amplifiers Preview

Preview: D-Sonic Class D amplifiers, the M2 and M3 boast some serious power. With some models rated up to 1,500W per channel (M3-300S) and stability down to two ohms, you might say we're intrigued.

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IQ Audio M300 MonoBlock Amplifier Review

— January 30, 2014 09:00

IQ Audio M300 MonoBlock Amplifier Review

Review: The IQ Audio M300 MonoBlock amplifier is deceivingly good, delivering rated power with pristine fidelity and finesse in an efficient, cool running pint sized package. Class D at its best.

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Red Dragon M500MKII & M1000MKII MonoBlock Amplifier Review

— January 27, 2014 20:00

Red Dragon M500MKII & M1000MKII MonoBlock Amplifier Review

Review: The Red Dragon M500/M1000 Class D Amplifiers are 500 and 1100 watt powerhouses in a small, lightweight, and cool-running footprint that promise to deliver tremendous bang for the buck.

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Marantz PM‑11S3 Integrated Amplifier Review

— October 22, 2013 09:00

Marantz PM-11S3 Integrated Amplifier Review

Review: The Marantz PM-11S3 Integrated Amplifier is rated at 100 watts/channel. It exceeds its specifications and sounds and looks great doing it. A true audiophile product with prideful ownership.

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Marantz PM6005 Integrated Amplifier Review

— October 08, 2013 10:00

Marantz PM6005 Integrated Amplifier Review

Review: The two-channel Marantz PM6005 Integrated Amplifier is a reminder of what this hobby is all about – music. Great sound, simple to use and plenty of power to drive your speakers.

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Yamaha A‑S3000 Integrated Amplifier Preview

— August 21, 2013 11:00

Yamaha A-S3000 Integrated Amplifier Preview

The Yamaha A-S3000 is a "statement" integrated amplifier from a company largely known for high value electronics. How does their $8,000 amp hold up to a first look at Audioholics? Read on to find out.