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New ARCAM Radia+ Improved Integrated Amps Get HDMI, aptX Lossless Bluetooth New ARCAM Radia+ Improved Integrated Amps Get HDMI, aptX Lossless Bluetooth ARCAM has updated its popular Radia series of integrated amps. The new A5+, A15+, and A25+ bring upgraded circuitry, next-gen Bluetooth, and new features like HDMI eARC and audio improvements.
AMPED 2400 800 Watt(?) Stereo Amplifier Review AMPED 2400 800 Watt(?) Stereo Amplifier Review Our review of the 400 watt/ch AMPED 2400 Stereo Amplifier revealed bench numbers that didn’t match the claims. It delivers clean sound, but the build feels more like a DIY project than a $6K component.
Marantz Link 10n Streaming 2.1CH Hi-Fi Preamp Review Marantz Link 10n Streaming 2.1CH Hi-Fi Preamp Review 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 of digital or analog music.
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?