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Cambridge Audio EVO 150 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Bench Test Results! This is our full test report of the Cambridge Audio EVO 150 Delorean edition streaming amplifier featuring a Hypex Class D amp section. Read our report to determine if performance matches great looks.

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.

Monoprice 3 Budget Monolith Mx100X Amplifiers Bench Test Results We bench tested 3 new Monolith amplifiers by Monoprice starting at $399. The 2CH M2100X, 3CH M3100X, and 5CH M5100X amplifiers delivered rated power with All Channels Driven. Best deal on cheap? Read on.

Marantz AMP 10 200 Watt x 16CH Amplifier Review! The Marantz AMP 10 is a 200 watt x 16CH amplifier utilizing the ICE Edge Class D topology with a custom built SMPS power supply. I put the AMP 10 through exhaustive bench tests to gauge its performance.