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VidOn Box XBMC Digital Media Player Preview Preview: The VidOn Box is a value priced media player built on the XBMC platform. Boasting full HD output capabilities and a unique menu navigation system, it has the potential to replace your HTPC.

Marantz NA8005 Network Audio Player & DAC Preview Preview: Marantz's NA8005 network audio player is priced at $1,199 and offers a variety of streaming audio options, as well as outboard DAC functionality.

Cable Keeper Review: A Hip Cable Organization Solution Product Review: The portable Cable Keeper is a functional and stylish cable organization and transportation solution for audio buffs, installers, and electronics junkies. Click to read more.

Roku Streaming Stick (HDMI Version) Review Review: Roku's Streaming Stick now comes in a regular HDMI version with options for USB power or a conventional wall plug. Click to read (and watch) our impressions.

Radial Engineering Tonebone PZ-Pre Acoustic Instrument Pre-Amp Review The Radial Engineering Tonebone PZ-Pre is a two channel acoustic instrument preamplifier loaded with features in a heavy duty 14 gauge steel chassis. Click to read all the details.

Amazon Fire TV Preview The Amazon Fire TV is very competitively priced streaming and gaming all-in-one box at $100 though it doesn't undercut anyone. Roku and Apple TV are the same price and the streaming sticks are less.

MuxLab's HDMI over IP Extender with PoE (Power over Ethernet) Review Product Review: MuxLab's HDMI over IP Extender with PoE isn't inexpensive at $700, but it claims to reliably deliver a 1080p signal to a point over 600' away from the source. Click to read the review.

OPPO HA-1 Headphone Amplifier Preview Preview: OPPO's HA-1 headphone amplifier, priced at $1,199, is more than meets the eye, boasting an advanced DAC, preamplifier functions, and a Bluetooth receiver. Click to read all the details.

Roku Streaming Stick, HDMI Version Preview and Chromecast Comparison Preview: The Roku Streaming Stick (HDMI version) is their answer to the Chromecast. It has access to just about every streaming service on the planet rather than Google's limited streaming offerings

The African Tongue Drum Goes Electronic Review The African Tongue Drum with electronic pickup system allows one to connect to a loop pedal to do background drum effects. Check out our review of this unique product.