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Emotiva XPS-1 High Performance Phono Preamp Preview The Emotiva XPS-1 is an high-quality, in-line phono pre-amp for the bargain price of $149. If you have a turntable you can't use because you lack the correct inputs, the XPS-1 is the solution.

Mark Levinson № 585 Integrated Amplifier Preview Mark Levinson's new № 585 integrated amplifier promises the best possible performance for your digital content.At $12k, it better.

Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS USB DAC Review Review: The Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS. Cambridge Audio has a number of DacMagic offerings, currently three on their website, and this is by far the smallest and the least expensive.

Harman Kardon BDS 580 and 280 Blu-ray Systems Preview The Harman Kardon BDS units are full featured receiver/Blu-ray combo devices designed to save space. The five channel BDS 580 will run you $1099 while the two channel BDS 280 is $510. Click for more.

THIEL Audio TM3 Bookshelf Speaker Preview The TM3 marks a fresh start for Thiel Audio. Priced at $2,999, it's the product of Thiel's new director of product development, Mark Mason. Will it add to the Thiel legacy? Keep reading for the scoop.

JBL Synchros S400BT On-Ear and J46BT In-Ear Bluetooth Headphones Preview JBL' J46BT in-ear and Synchros S400BT on-ear headphones have Bluetooth wireless streaming, in-line controls, and mics for answering calls at reasonable prices. Read on for our full impressions.

Ocean Way Audio Montecito High-Resolution Reference Loudspeaker Preview Ocean Way Audio Montecito speakers promise a a frequency response from 24kHz to 30Hz at +/- 1.5dB and matched pairs measuring within .5dB of each other for $48,000 a pair.

VIZIO P-Series Ultra HD Displays Preview The VIZIO P-Series looks top-notch with an UltraHD panel, 64 areas of dimmable backlighting, 802.11ac dual-band MIMO wireless connection, H.265 codec support for 4k streaming, and a variety of sizes.

MartinLogan Crescendo Bluetooth & Airplay Speaker Preview artin Logan's latest creation, the Crescendo, is a compact speaker system priced at $899.95 and packed with feature. What does this premium tabletop system bring to the table? Keep reading to see!

Stewart Filmscreen FireHawk G4 Projector Screen Review Click through to read our full review and see what we think about Stewart's latest ambient light rejecting screen, the FireHawk G4, and how it compares to the old Firehawk G3.