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AudioControl Maestro M3 Theater A/V Processor First Look The Maestro M3 AV Processor is the latest offering from AudioControl. This "no-holds-barred" $5999 entry isn't just about connections and looks - it has some impressive technology to back it up.

Marantz AV7005 7.2 Channel Preamplifier First Look The Marantz AV7005 Pre/Pro has all of the features and processing power of the SR7005 receiver (sans the amps) plus balanced outputs. At $1500 this appears to be the A/V pre/pro to beat.

Sherbourn PT-7020A Processor First Look It's been almost 5 years since the debut of the PT-7010A pre-processor from Sherbourn Technologies. Now they are back with the PT-7020A, an updated platform that updates the company's CE channel.

Anthem Audio/Video Master 50v Preamplifier/Processor Preview Anthem showed the Audio/Video Master 50v preamplifier/home theater processor with a built in tuner and independent source selection for recording.

Pass Laboratories XP-10 and XP-20 2-Channel Preamplifiers Preview Pass Laboratories exhibited its high-end XP-10 and XP-20 2-channel preamplifiers which feature Pass Labs signature beveled billet aluminum front panels.

Parasound Halo P7 Multi Channel Audio Preamp Preview The Parasound Halo P7 Multi Channel Audio Preamp is a $2000 audio preamp designed for sound purists seeking superior low-noise performance from classic stereo sources. But where's the beef?

Denon AVP-A1HDCI AV Processor Review Review: The Denon AVP-A1HDCI AV processor is packed with the latest HD audio and HDMI connectivity and THX Ultra2 Certification. It supports 12 channels of audio and is a technological masterpiece.

Classe SSP-800 Preamp/Processor Preview Review: The Classe SSP-800 AV preamp processor supports all of the latest HD audio and video formats with emphasizes audio performance to satisfy the most critical audiophile or audioholic.

Emotiva Audio RSP-1 Stereo Pre-Amplfier Review Emotiva's RSP-1 is a 2-channel pre-amplifier that operates almost solely in the analogue domain. The Emotiva RSP-1 has taken the dedicated high end 2-channel rig out of the hands of the ultra-rich.

Emotiva Reference MMC-1 AV Processor Review What do you get when you cut the price of the Emotiva DMC-1 by almost 67% off its original retail price, upgrade the cosmetics and add HDMI functionality? The Emotiva Reference Theater Series MMC-1.