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Pass Labs Xs-300 and Xs–150 Amplifiers Preview Pass Labs Xs-300 and Xs–150 Amplifiers Preview Pass Labs busted out their new Xs-300 and Xs–150 Amplifiers at the Venetian to tickle the ears of audiophiles and amateurs alike. These are the first entries in what is slated to be a new line-up.
Denon PMA-A100 Integrated Amplifier Review & Measurements Denon PMA-A100 Integrated Amplifier Review & Measurements When the Denon PMA-A100 was announced it would be part of their 100th anniversary product line-up, we asked for it. And we had high expectations. Turns out Denon met our expectations and then some.
Sherbourn PA 7-350 Seven-Channel Amplifier Preview Sherbourn PA 7-350 Seven-Channel Amplifier Preview The Sherbourn 7-350 is a seven channel 350wpc amplifier that is designed to deliver all of the current from the wall outlet to your speakers. Its massive 3.3kVa transformer and 100lbs+ is impressive.
Emotiva mini-X a-100 Stereo Flex Amp Preview Emotiva mini-X a-100 Stereo Flex Amp Preview With the Emotiva mini-X a-100 Stereo Flex Amp having 60 watts at 8-ohms, 80 at 4-ohms, the a-100 looks to be the perfect amp for the Audioholic with difficult to drive speakers in their office/Zone 2.
Orb Audio Booster Mini Amplifier Preview Orb Audio Booster Mini Amplifier Preview The Orb Audio Booster Mini Amplifier looks to be a dynamite little product. We're constantly looking for good recommendations for office setups and the Booster Mini Amp looks to fit the bill nicely.
Pass Labs XP-30 Preamplifier Preview Pass Labs XP-30 Preamplifier Preview Pass Laboratories introduced its new 3-chassis XP-30 Preamp, the flagship to its XP line or preamplifiers. The triple-chassis structure allows the XP-30 to function as a modular preamplifier.
Bob Carver Cherry 180 and Black Beauty Tube Amplifiers Preview Bob Carver Cherry 180 and Black Beauty Tube Amplifiers Preview Bob Carver has just partnered up with home automation pioneer Bob Farinelli to form Bob Carver LLC this year. Their first two products, the Cherry 180 and Black Beauty Tube Amplifiers look awesome.
Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier Preview Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier Preview Bryston showed off its new BHA-1 headphone amplifier which is slated to hit dealers in time for Christmas orders in Q4. The BHA-1's claim to fame is its fully discreet dual mono Class-A design.
Anthem Statement M1 1000W Mono Amplifier Preview Anthem Statement M1 1000W Mono Amplifier Preview After seeing Anthem's new Statement M1 1000W behemoth I may just may start using mono amps again. The M1 is engineered to produce a ridiculous amount of RMS and peak power - even from a 15A/120V line.
Crestron PROAMP-7X400 "PROCISE" Amplifier First Look Crestron PROAMP-7X400 "PROCISE" Amplifier First Look The Crestron PROAMP-7X400 "PROCISE" amplifier is an 108lbs behemoth that is designed to work perfectly with your Crestron PSPHD "PROCISE" surround processor.