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Yamaha A-S3000 Integrated Amplifier Preview Yamaha A-S3000 Integrated Amplifier Preview The Yamaha A-S3000 is a "statement" integrated amplifier from a company largely known for high value electronics. How does their $8,000 amp hold up to a first look at Audioholics? Read on to find out.
Emotiva XPA-2 and XPA-5 Gen2 Amplifier Preview Emotiva XPA-2 and XPA-5 Gen2 Amplifier Preview Emotiva has updated their XPA-2 and XPA-5 amplifiers to Gen2. The XPA-3 and XPA-1 Gen2 amplifiers will be out in a few weeks with a big audiophile surprise for the XPA-1 you can read about here.
Pioneer Elite A-20 Integrated Amplifier Preview Pioneer Elite A-20 Integrated Amplifier Preview Are you building a 2 channel system and but sick of looking at receivers with 500 features you don't need? Pioneer Elite A-20 integrated amplifier may be your ticket to audiophile nirvana.
Onkyo M-5010 Stereo Amplifier Preview Onkyo M-5010 Stereo Amplifier Preview Onkyo's stereo amplifier, the M-5010 is priced at $349 and rated to deliver 75W into an 8 ohm load. Is the M-5010 big power in an affordable package or a big dud? Read on to see our thoughts.
Core Audio Kratos MKII Fully Digital Amplifier Preview Core Audio Kratos MKII Fully Digital Amplifier Preview The Core Audio Technology Kratos MKII offers a true high-end direct digital amplifier solution for those audiophiles rooted firmly in the digital domain. Read on for a full run down.
Emotiva XPA-200 Stereo Power Amplifier Preview Emotiva XPA-200 Stereo Power Amplifier Preview Review: The 150 watt Emotiva XPA-200 Stereo Power Amplifier is stuck between it's 2 siblings;the massive XPA-2 and high-value UPA-200. Read our XPA-200 preview to get the scoop on this new amp.
AudioControl Rialto 400 High Power Amplifier with Digital Audio Inputs Preview AudioControl Rialto 400 High Power Amplifier with Digital Audio Inputs Preview Pushing 100 W into 8 ohms, 200 W 4 ohms, Wolfson DACs, multiple inputs, automatic input switching, bass boost and subwoofer pass-though, the AudioControl Rialto 400 amplifier has more than just looks.
Emotiva XPR-1 Mono Amplifier Review Emotiva XPR-1 Mono Amplifier Review Our review of the 1kwatt Emotiva XPR-1 Mono amplifier proves that ultimate power and audiophile finesses can go hand in hand without breaking the bank. The XPR-1 monoblock audio amplifier rocks!
Rotel RA-1570 Integrated Amplifier Preview Rotel RA-1570 Integrated Amplifier Preview The Rotel RA-1570 integrated amplifier is a complete "rewrite" of the company's RA-1520 integrated amp. This is no small model bump, but a total makeover—extreme style.
Rotel RMB-1585 and RMB-1555 Power Amplifiers Preview Rotel RMB-1585 and RMB-1555 Power Amplifiers Preview Two new Rotel power amplifiers: RMB-1555 is a 120 watts x five channels and the Rotel RMB-1585 200 watts x 5. These new Rotel amplifiers are Class A/B replacing previous Class D models.