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Emotiva UPA-500 & UPA-200 Ultra Series Amps Preview Emotiva UPA-500 & UPA-200 Ultra Series Amps Preview We dare you to find a sub $400 five channel amplifier with 80 watts per channel like the Emotiva UPA-500 or two channel amp with 125 watts per channel like the Emotiva UPA-200.
Emotiva XPR-5 Five-Channel Reference Power Amplifier Preview Emotiva XPR-5 Five-Channel Reference Power Amplifier Preview Sporting 400 watts into 8 ohms and 600 watts into 4 ohms all channels driven, the Emotiva XPR-5 redefines the idea of how much power is enough in an amplifier. Get in on the summer sale now!
Bob Carver VTA20S Black Magic 20 Watt Stereo Amplifier Preview Bob Carver VTA20S Black Magic 20 Watt Stereo Amplifier Preview A 20 watt stereo tube amp that is bridgeable to 40 watts into a single channel, the $2100 Bob Carver Black Magic 20 is sure to turn heads.
Rocketfish Rocketboost RF-RBUSB RF-RBREC Wireless Audio Review Rocketfish Rocketboost RF-RBUSB RF-RBREC Wireless Audio Review The Rocketfish Rocketboost RF-RBUSB RF-RBREC Wireless Audio is a wireless platform that allows for uncompressed audio (48kHz, 16bit/24bit) distribution around the home.
Master TVA30 Guitar Amp Review Master TVA30 Guitar Amp Review This is a review of the Master TVA30 Guitar Amp featuring detailed measurements and suggestions for product improvements.
Anthem Statement M1 Class D Monobloc Preview Anthem Statement M1 Class D Monobloc Preview Anthem says their Statement M1 monobloc requires much less space, can be stacked, outputs more power, is stable into any load, and sounds as good as any analogue amp. Is that worth $3500 per channel?
ELAN S1616A 16-channel Multi-zone Amplifier/Controller Preview ELAN S1616A 16-channel Multi-zone Amplifier/Controller Preview ELAN was at the Hilton today, unveiling its new S1616A, a 16-channel multi-zone amplifier/controller that combines the functionality of the ELAN D16 amplifier and S128P multi-zone controller into one.
McIntosh 50th Anniversary MC275 Tube Amplifier Preview McIntosh 50th Anniversary MC275 Tube Amplifier Preview The gold-plated reference level 50th Anniversary Limited Edition McIntosh MC275 tube power amplifier is now available from authorized McIntosh dealers for a suggested retail price of $6,500.
Bel Canto C7R Integrated Amp Receiver with Tuner Preview Bel Canto C7R Integrated Amp Receiver with Tuner Preview Bel Canto asks the question: Why choose different components for your music downloads, CD player, turntables, cable/satellite box or game console? Their answer is the c7r Integrated amp/DAC and tuner.
Moon 810LP Phono Preamplifier Preview Moon 810LP Phono Preamplifier Preview Simaudio introduced the Moon 810LP Phono Preamplifier at the Venetian, their latest addition to the Evolution Series. The 810LP features a dual-mono fully balanced differential design and runs $12k.