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Steven Wilson Hand. Cannot. Erase. Blu-ray Review Steve Wilson's Hand Cannot Erase is a progressive rock concept album written from the perspective of a woman who lives in a large city. The Blu-ray multi-channel 5.1 DTS-HD audio mix is stellar.

Yamaha NS-SW1000 Subwoofer Preview The Yamaha NS-SW1000 subwoofer features a powerful 1,000 watt amplifier and high excursion cast 12" driver with a double ferrite magnet in a beautifully crafted cabinet with black gloss finish.

Reaction Audio Echo and Gamma Series Subwoofers Preview Reaction Audio's new line of Echo and Gamma subwoofers feature high excursion drivers with 3" peak to peak travel, cast frame baskets, concave dustcaps and copper shorting ring. A bassaholic dream?

RHA T10 & T10i In Ear Monitor Headphones Review RHA have grown to be a company which has impressed the industry with their value for money offerings. The latest model is the T10(i)In-Ear headphone which features outstanding sound and build quality.

Steve Wilson - Hand Cannot Erase & Multi-Channel Mixing Interview We interview Steve Wilson (formerly of Porcupine Tree) on his new album/ blu-ray Hand Cannot Erase. We discuss his views on multi-channel mixing and the state of hifi as well as the mood of his music.

RBH MC-4C Bookshelf Speaker Review The RBH MC-4C are a high-performance speaker in a compact package. Too often, small speakers represent a big compromise in sound. However, with the RBH MC-4C, good things do come in small packages.

New Emotiva DACs and Class D Amplifiers Preview Emotiva was at the 2015 AXPONA show displaying their latest in headphone/portable audio products; the Little Ego and Ego DACs as well as hinting at new Class D amplifiers to replace their UPA line.

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.

NHT iW4-ARC 3-Way In-Wall Home Theater Speaker Preview The new NHT iW4-ARC is a high output 3-way in-wall speaker system ideal for immersive surround sound or critical two-channel applications demanding uncompromised performance in an inconspicuous form.

James Loudspeaker 63S-A Architectural Speaker Preview James Loudspeakers new Small Aperture Architectural Speaker 63SA-4 is a 3-way ultra-Shallow speaker and said to provide full range sound from a 3" grille. Great sound with high WAF, these are for you.