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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.

New Marantz Model 10 Reference Integrated Amp Tech Overview The Marantz Model 10 Reference Integrated Amp($15,000) is the most powerful single-box amp the company has ever made. Co-developed with Purifi, the power amp section delivers 250w into 8 ohms.

Cambridge Audio EVO 150 Streaming Amplifier Review! Our review of the Cambridge Audio EVO 150 DeLorean Edition streaming amplifier pleasantly surprised us with its objective bench test performance, features, user interface, and listening tests.

Dynasty ProAudio $300 200 Watt Wireless Stereo Amplifier Review! Can a $300 200 watt wireless stereo amplifier be any good? We bench tested and reviewed the Dynasty ProAudio's WSA-5RP to power a pair of surround and stereo speakers wirelessly and came away impressed.

The Cambridge Audio Evo 150 DeLorean Edition: This is Heavy, Doc! The Cambridge Audio Evo 150 DeLorean Edition ($3,199) takes the award-winning formula that made the Evo streaming amps successful and adds new style inspired by DeLorean Motor Company, Inc.

Naim Embraces Class D with Uniti Nova PE and CI Series Amps The Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition streaming amp ($10K) offers double the power of the original, thanks to Class D amplification. The brand’s new CI Series is designed for Focal’s custom speakers.

Adcom Stages Comeback With Updated Classic Amps Adcom is relaunching in the USA and is now making “updated and modernized versions” of its classic audio hifi products, including the legendary GFA-555 stereo power amplifier.

Arcam A25 Integrated Amplifier Bench Test Results The Arcam Radia A25 is a 100 watt/ch slimline stereo integrated amplifier featuring high resolution DACs, excellent noise and distortion performance on our test bench and blends into any room décor.

Marantz MODEL 50 Integrated Amplifier & CD 50n Streaming HDMI CD Player! The Marantz MODEL 50 integrated amplifier and CD 50n streaming HDMI CD player ($1,800/ea) boast audiophile componentry, low impedance power drive, and unmatched digital source connectivity options.

JBL Brings Stylish New Hi-Fi Gear to CEDIA 2023 JBL unveiled new hifi gear at CEDIA 2023 including the L42 integrated music system, DA Series distribution amplifiers, and the 4305P & 4329P Powered Monitor loudspeakers which Gene absolutely loved.