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Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Audience Mod Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Audience Mod After a few phone conversations with Audience's Technical Director Richard Smith, he made a convincing argument about parts selection mass produced players tend to use, which are primarily chosen for…
Sherbourn 5/1500A 5-channel Amplifier Review Sherbourn 5/1500A 5-channel Amplifier Review For a mere $2000 you get a combined total of 1000 watts or $2/watt in 8 ohms, or $1.33/watt in 4 ohms. This price/power ratio makes the new Sherbourn 5/1500A one of the best values on the market.
Aragon Soundstage Processor Review 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.
Velodyne SPL-800 Subwoofer Review Velodyne SPL-800 Subwoofer Review Subwoofers have been conventionally known for their deep bass extension and wow factor, essential for today's home theater systems, usually requiring a big heavy box loaded with large woofers to…
Yamaha RX-Z1 Receiver Review Yamaha RX-Z1 Receiver Review The Yamaha RX-Z1 proved to be a very competent preamp and home theater processor. In movie theater modes, the RX-Z1, when driving my reference speaker system, transformed my room into a cineplex.
Yamaha RX-V1 Receiver Preview Yamaha RX-V1 Receiver Preview The Yamaha RX-V1 is the successor to the infamous and highly regarded DSP A1. The RX-V1 means business with its massive 20lbs high current power transformer and large heat sink area.
Axiom Audio Epic 80 Loudspeaker System Review Axiom Audio Epic 80 Loudspeaker System Review The Axiom Epic 80 Speaker System was quite the bargain when we reviewed it in the 2003. However, their prices have gone up substantially since then putting them up against higher caliber products.
Battle of the Sonys: TA-E9000ES vs. STR-DA4ES Battle of the Sonys: TA-E9000ES vs. STR-DA4ES The Sony STR-DA4ES and the STR-DA7ES offer the processing options and completeness that those who prefer affordable separates. But which is for you? We break them down for you.
Marantz SR-18 Receiver Preview Marantz SR-18 Receiver Preview The Marantz SR-18 is one receiver with need for little introduction. It is basically a state of the art piece of hardware and one of the best all in one box home theater solutions on the market.
Sony DVP-NS999ES DVD Player Review Sony DVP-NS999ES DVD Player Review When Sony revealed their new flagship DVD / SACD Player, Audio and Video philes alike began dreaming of owning such a machine. Sony's High End ES line of products continue to display superb quality…