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Denon AVR-X3600H 9.2CH IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver Offers Best In Class Features Denon AVR-X3600H 9.2CH IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver Offers Best In Class Features Denon's newest AVR-X3600H 9.2 Channel IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver. At $1,100, it has 9CH of amplification and 11CH of processing, HDCP 2.3, etc, and closes the gap to the costlier AVR-X4500H.
Monitor Audio’s Revamped MASS Speaker System: Better Than A Sound Bar? Monitor Audio’s Revamped MASS Speaker System: Better Than A Sound Bar? Monitor Audio has completely redesigned its MASS satellite/sub speaker system. Priced at $950 for a 5.1 package, the MASS includes 5 diminutive satellite speakers and a compact subwoofer. Read on.
Integra DRX-4.3 9.2 Channel AV Receiver Review Integra DRX-4.3 9.2 Channel AV Receiver Review The Integra DRX-4.3 AV receiver sports the latest in HD audio/video with 9 amplified channels on-board, expandable to a 7.1.4 speaker configuration. Our review discusses its performance and shortcomings.
SVS Prime Pinnacle Tower Speaker Review SVS Prime Pinnacle Tower Speaker Review SVS launched their new flagship Prime Pinnacle tower speaker. The Prime Pinnacle is a beefy-looking three-way tower speaker, but is it more than just a new version of the Prime tower? Read on.
Dayton Audio MK442T Transmission Line Tower Speaker Review Dayton Audio MK442T Transmission Line Tower Speaker Review Dayton Audio's new MK442T tower speakers at $228/pair feature a transmission line enclosure for bass. Read our review to see how they managed to produce a quality speaker at a ridiculously low price!
Marantz Announces New NR1510 and NR1710 Slimline AV Receivers Marantz Announces New NR1510 and NR1710 Slimline AV Receivers Marantz announced the latest versions of its popular slimline AV receivers. The 5.2-channel NR1510-$599 and 7.2-channel NR1710-$749. Will they be as good or better than their predecessors? Read on.
NAD’s Masters Series M10 BluOs Streaming Amplifer Does It All 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?
Triad Distributed Audio Series In-Ceiling And In-Wall Speakers Overview Triad Distributed Audio Series In-Ceiling And In-Wall Speakers Overview Control4 released 14 new models of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers by Triad. The new Triad Distributed Audio Series are divided into three price/performance levels using different driver materials.
Bowers & Wilkins 603 Tower Speaker Review Bowers & Wilkins 603 Tower Speaker Review At $1,800/pr, Bowers & Wilkins 603 is their least expensive floor standing speaker. Read our full review to see what Bowers & Wilkins can do at such an accessible price bracket and how it performed.
Mark Levinson’s No. 5101 Plays SACDs Like It’s 1999! Mark Levinson’s No. 5101 Plays SACDs Like It’s 1999! Mark Levinson introduced his No. 5101 CD/SACD player recently at the High End Audio Show in Munich. The No. 5101 also has network streaming, digital inputs and outputs, and a ““PrecisionLink II” DAC.