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NAD C 510 Direct Digital Preamp/DAC Preview NAD C 510 Direct Digital Preamp/DAC Preview Preview: NADs new C 510 is a digital preamp/DAC,which can be connected directly to your computer or used with your digital equipment with HDMI, optical, coaxial, or AES/EBU. The downside is the price.
Yamaha AVENTAGE BD-A1040 Universal Blu-ray Player Preview Yamaha AVENTAGE BD-A1040 Universal Blu-ray Player Preview Preview: The Yamaha AVENTAGE BD-A1040 Blu-ray player is compatible with a variety of disc formats including SACD and DVD-A. WiFi and Bluetooth are integrated so users can stream content from the net.
Denon AVR-X5200W and AVR-X4100W AV Receiver Preview Denon AVR-X5200W and AVR-X4100W AV Receiver Preview Preview: Denon's AVR-X5200W and AVR-X4100W AV receivers are priced at $1999 and $1399 respectively. As you might imagine, these AVRs are packed with features including built-in WiFi and Dolby Atmos.
Braven 710 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review Braven 710 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review Review: Braven's 710 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that's the size of a brick, and just as tough, not to mention water resistant. If you're looking for a go-anywhere speaker, click to keep reading.
Marantz NA8005 Network Audio Player & DAC Preview 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.
Yamaha RX-V577 Networking AV Receiver Review Yamaha RX-V577 Networking AV Receiver Review Review: The Yamaha RX-V577 is an HDMI 1.4, 80 watt/ch receiver, designed for digital entertainment with built-in WiFi and Ethernet; native AirPlay, Pandora, Spotify; and extensive networking features.
Power Sound Audio XS15se and XV30Fse Subwoofer Preview Power Sound Audio XS15se and XV30Fse Subwoofer Preview Preview: Power Sound Audio's new XS15se and XV30Fse feature upgraded drivers and modest bump in amplifier power over the outgoing models. Click to read exactly what these new subwoofers can do.
Marantz UD7007 Universal Blu-ray Player Review Marantz UD7007 Universal Blu-ray Player Review Review: Marantz's UD7007 Universal Blu-ray Player isn't cheap at $1,199. However, it offers a plethora of features, top notch build quality, and excellent AV performance for DVD-A and SACD and 2CH.
The Anderson Ponty Band: Yes Meets Jean-Luc Ponty The Anderson Ponty Band: Yes Meets Jean-Luc Ponty Music Legends Jon Anderson of Yes and Jean-Luc Ponty Announce Formation of New Music Ensemble - The Anderson Ponty Band! The band will visit the music created by these two artists and more.
RBH Sound SX-1212P/R Subwoofer Review RBH Sound SX-1212P/R Subwoofer Review Review: The RBH Sound SX-1212P/R is a large vented system which houses dual 12” drivers, a 2400 watt rated amplifier and represents their biggest and baddest subwoofer. Extreme Bassasholic certified.