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Marantz SR5009 A/V Receiver HDMI 2.0 Preview Preview: Marantz's new SR5009 AV receiver includes several big upgrades over its predecessor including HDMI 2.0 as well as integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas for wireless streaming.

Yamaha A-S2100 Integrated Amplifier & CD-S2100 CD/SACD Player Preview Preview: Yamaha's new A-S2100 amplifier and CD-S2100 CD/SACD player get big styling changes over their 2000 series predecessors, sharing aesthetics with the more outgoing 3000 series flagships. 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.

NAD Master Series Preamplifiers and Amplifiers Preview Preview: The NAD Master Series M12 two-channel preamp and DAC and M17 seven-channel preamp aren't cheap but they do have all the latest NAD technology and a new look to boot.

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.

Yamaha YHT-4910U Home Theater in a Box Preview Preview: The YHT-4910U system from Yamaha features the RX-V377 receiver and five matched speakers with a 100-watt subwoofer. At less than $500, we expect the YHT-4910U to sell well.

Aperion Audio Allaire Bluetooth / Bravus II 8D Powered Wireless Subwoofer System Review Review: tThe Aperion Allaire Bluetooth speakers and Bravus II 8D subwoofer join forces to create a system with minimal wiring using Allaire Zona Home Audio link tech. Read and watch how it performs.

Status Acoustics Voce Fina Bookshelf Speaker Review Review: The Status Acoustics Voce Fina Bookshelf is one of the finest sounding speakers we’ve heard or measured. It’s a two-way design featuring SOTA drivers and a cabinet made out of solid granite.

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.

Cambridge Audio Aeromax 6 Floorstanding Speakers Preview Preview: Cambridge Audio has built two loudspeakers around their latest BMR driver - the $1500/pair Aeromax 6 floorstanding and $750/pair Aeromax 2 bookshelf speakers. Learn more about them here.