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Aretai Contra 100S Bookshelf Speaker Review Aretai Contra 100S Bookshelf Speaker Review We reviewed the Aretai Contra 100S, a 2.5-way bookshelf speaker featuring dual 6” midbass drivers and a 1.75” ring radiator tweeter housed in a custom-built waveguide horn positioned atop this unique speaker.
NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs Amplifier - Best Audiophile Meets Modern Audio Product? 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?
NAD M23 Stereo Amplifier Review NAD M23 Stereo Amplifier Review The NAD M23 is a 200wpc stereo amplifier utilizing the SOTA Class D Purifi 1ET400A to push the envelope of performance and efficiency. Is this the best amplifier we’ve reviewed in our 25 year history?
The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: True Wireless Meets True Lossless The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: True Wireless Meets True Lossless Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 ($219) is a true wireless earbud featuring aptX Lossless audio and active noise cancellation. The earbuds and charging case can deliver up to 52 hours of playback!
Focal $40K DIVA UTOPIA Active Streaming Wireless Speakers for 21st Century Audiophile Focal $40K DIVA UTOPIA Active Streaming Wireless Speakers for 21st Century Audiophile Focal releases its first all-in-one active streaming speaker, the DIVA UTOPIA ($40K/pair). The DIVA UTOPIA uses Ultra Wideband tech to establish a high-res wireless connection between the speakers.
SVS New 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofer Series Their Best EVER?!? SVS New 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofer Series Their Best EVER?!? The new SVS subwoofer series, 17-Ultra R|Evolution, includes the PB17 ($2,500) and SB17 ($3,000). Both feature a 17" driver and 2,800 watts of amplification, making them the highest-performing subs ever!
Arendal Sound’s New Flagship 1528 Series Is Finally Here! Arendal Sound’s New Flagship 1528 Series Is Finally Here! Arendal Sound’s 1528 series is their top performing 3-way loudspeaker line with advanced technologies. The 1528 Tower 8(MSRP: $9,500/pair) weighs 174lbs/ea and delivers class leading fidelity.
Monitor Audio Studio 89: Inspired By The 80s, Engineered For The Future Monitor Audio Studio 89: Inspired By The 80s, Engineered For The Future Monitor Audio’s new Studio 89 speakers ($2,500/pair) celebrate the brand’s iconic Studio Series from decades past while incorporating all of the latest technology that the company has to offer.
RBH Sound Impression 85-i Floor-Standing Loudspeaker Review RBH Sound Impression 85-i Floor-Standing Loudspeaker Review RBH Sound proves you can get big sound out of a small speaker with their Impression Series 85-i tower. They have an 8" bass driver tuned for deep bass without the need for a external sub.
New Marantz Model M1 & M4 Multi-Room Audiophile Streaming Amplifiers! New Marantz Model M1 & M4 Multi-Room Audiophile Streaming Amplifiers! The Marantz Model M1 ($1,000) is a compact streaming amp in a Sonos/Bluesound form-factor while the Model M4 ($3,500) is a four-zone distributed audio amp to deliver audiophile grade whole home audio.