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Marantz Link 10n Streaming 2.1CH Hi-Fi Preamp Bench Test Results! Marantz Link 10n Streaming 2.1CH Hi-Fi Preamp Bench Test Results! Our bench tests confirm the Marantz Link 10n 2.1CH streaming preamp delivers reference performance, stunning looks, and rich, engaging musicality—an ideal high-end hi-fi hub for discerning audiophiles.
NAD Introduces the Masters M33 V2 Integrated & M23 V2 Power Amplifier NAD Introduces the Masters M33 V2 Integrated & M23 V2 Power Amplifier NAD announced the M33 V2 BluOS Streaming Amp ($7,199) and the M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier ($4,999). The M33 V2 gets a better DAC and Dirac Live Bass Control option; the M23 V2 gets improvements too.
New JBL Synthesis SMA Series Multichannel Amps Now Shipping New JBL Synthesis SMA Series Multichannel Amps Now Shipping The JBL Synthesis SMA-4750 and SMA-8300 Class D amplifiers promise high power and performance, and system-friendly flexibility for luxury home theaters. Both amps are bridgeable for almost 4X power.
WiiM’s $299 Vibelink Amp Offers Power Instead of Streaming WiiM’s $299 Vibelink Amp Offers Power Instead of Streaming The new WiiM Vibelink Amp ($299) is the company’s first non-streaming product. The compact Vibelink offers 100 Watts of power and is designed to be used with the WiiM Ultra or other sources.
Orchard Audio Demos Active Speakers & New Headphone Amp at AXPONA 2025 Orchard Audio Demos Active Speakers & New Headphone Amp at AXPONA 2025 At AXPONA 2025, Orchard Audio is demonstrating their Valencia Headphone Power Amp with 17W of power and an innovative active speaker electronics package, complete with an active/passive comparison.
Rotel’s New DX-3 DAC/Headphone Amp Is The ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion’ Rotel’s New DX-3 DAC/Headphone Amp Is The ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion’ Rotel’s DX-3 ($1,499)is a DAC, headphone amp, and preamp all in one. The compact DX-3 is designed to be the “ultimate desktop companion,” ready to drive your favorite headphones or powered speakers.
Cambridge Audio ‘EX Series’ Amp and Streamer Overview Cambridge Audio ‘EX Series’ Amp and Streamer Overview Cambridge Audio’s EX Series includes the EXA100 amp ($2,199) with 100W Class AB power and Edge tech and the EXN100 streamer ($1,799) featuring an ESS ES9028Q2M DAC for high-resolution audio streaming.
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?
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.