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McIntosh Launches $6K MX200 11.2CH A/V Processor w Missing Features?

— September 04, 2024 00:35

McIntosh Launches $6K MX200 11.2CH A/V Processor w Missing Features?

The new McIntosh MX200 A/V Processor is a small 11.2-channel pre/pro that offers improved HDMI capability and adds Dirac Live room correction. Perfect processor for brand enthusiasts or overpriced?

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Denon AVP‑A1HDCI AV Processor Review

— June 16, 2008 23:50

Denon AVP-A1HDCI AV Processor Review

Review: The Denon AVP-A1HDCI AV processor is packed with the latest HD audio and HDMI connectivity and THX Ultra2 Certification. It supports 12 channels of audio and is a technological masterpiece.

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Classe SSP‑800 Preamp/Processor Preview

— May 16, 2008 08:00

Classe SSP-800 Preamp/Processor Preview

Review: The Classe SSP-800 AV preamp processor supports all of the latest HD audio and video formats with emphasizes audio performance to satisfy the most critical audiophile or audioholic.

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Emotiva Audio RSP‑1 Stereo Pre‑Amplfier Review

— August 31, 2007 07:55

Emotiva Audio RSP-1 Stereo Pre-Amplfier Review

Emotiva's RSP-1 is a 2-channel pre-amplifier that operates almost solely in the analogue domain. The Emotiva RSP-1 has taken the dedicated high end 2-channel rig out of the hands of the ultra-rich.

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Emotiva Reference MMC‑1 AV Processor Review

— May 14, 2007 19:30

Emotiva Reference MMC-1 AV Processor Review

What do you get when you cut the price of the Emotiva DMC-1 by almost 67% off its original retail price, upgrade the cosmetics and add HDMI functionality? The Emotiva Reference Theater Series MMC-1.

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Sherbourn PT‑7000 Processor and 7/2100 Amplifier Review

— January 05, 2007 08:25

Sherbourn PT-7000 Processor and 7/2100 Amplifier Review

Looking for a separates solution? Enter the Sherbourn PT-7000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor (MSPR: $1500) and the Sherbourn 7/2100 7CH 200wpc Power Amp (MSRP: $2850).

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Attack of the Clones (Processors)

— January 04, 2007 22:35

Attack of the Clones (Processors)

Three AV processors (Sherbourn PT-7000, Atlantic Technology P-2000, Outlaw Audio Model 950) are basically the same except for price ($900-$1700 MSRP). We break it down for you.

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Parasound Halo C2 Processor Review

Steve DellaSala — December 07, 2006 10:45

Parasound Halo C2 Processor Review

Parasound introduced the Halo C2 and C1 in 2002, and both have been highly regarded among many audiophiles and professional installers not just for sound quality, but also the many unique features.

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Cary Cinema 6 AV Processor Review

— January 14, 2006 18:00

Cary Cinema 6 AV Processor Review

Cary Cinema 6 AV Processor. In terms of audio quality, the Cinema 6 is quite simply the best sounding surround processor I have heard to date. Check out our Cary Cinema 6 AV Processor review.

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Emotiva DMC‑1 Preamp Processor Review

— June 14, 2005 19:00

Emotiva DMC-1 Preamp Processor Review

The Emotive DMC-1 is a beautiful looking processor with competent performance to satisfy even the most critical audiophiles. Check out our review of the Emotiva DMC-1.

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RE Designs Audio SCPA 1 Preamp Review

— July 23, 2004 19:00

RE Designs Audio SCPA 1 Preamp Review

The the RE Designs Audio SCPA 1 is for the diehard audiophile whose sole objective is to build a dedicated multi-channel audio system with the utmost accuracy in calibration and noise suppression.

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Anthem Statement D1 First Look

— July 04, 2004 19:00

Anthem Statement D1 First Look

Anthem Statement D1 SSP Processor has been released at $5000. Anthem has already released a firmware update to the Statement D1 SSP. We take a closer look.

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Integra Research RDC‑7.1 Review

— June 30, 2004 19:00

Integra Research RDC-7.1 Review

The Integra Research RDC-7.1 is truly a high end processor in both form and function. The RDC-7.1 modular based design provides an easy path for upgradeability ensuring longevity of your investment.

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Integra DTC‑9.4 Processor and DTA‑9.4 Amplifier Review

— January 30, 2004 18:00

Integra DTC-9.4 Processor and DTA-9.4 Amplifier Review

The Integra DTC-9.4 processor is a good value and holds its own against pre-pros and receivers costing much more. Check out our full review of the Integra Research DTC-9.4.

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Integra Research RDC‑7 Processor Review

Steve DellaSala — September 15, 2003 19:00

Integra Research RDC-7 Processor Review

Audioholics found the Integra Research RDC-7 to be a powerful, refined processor fully capable of satisfying the audiophile in all of us. Check out our full review of the Integra RDC-7.

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Sunfire Theater Grand III Processor Review

Steven DellaSala — July 14, 2003 19:00

Sunfire Theater Grand III Processor Review

Sunfire's Theater Grand III AV Processor is a product where we felt its performance and refinement did not match up to its $3,500 price tag. Read our full review to find out why and Sunfire's response

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Aragon Soundstage Processor Review

— June 01, 2003 19:00

Aragon Soundstage Processor Review

The Aragon Soundstage Processor represents the pinnacle of Aragon's success at producing a sophisticated digital preamp processor capable of decoding Dolby Prologic, Dolby Digital and DTS.