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Denon AVR-X4000 AirPlay AV Receiver Review The Denon AVR-X4000 AV Receiver is more than worthy successor to the AVR-3313CI. We review a lot of receivers, but rarely come across one we like this much. Read on to see why we're such fans.

Yamaha TSX-B232 Desktop Audio System Review Yamaha's TSX-B232 Desktop Audio System may not be the latest A/V receiver or a $1000 pair of speakers, but it features Bluetooth streaming capabilities and a rich bottom end (not unlike J-Lo).

Audio-Technica SonicSport Headphones Preview Audio-Technica's new SonicSport headphones feature two in-ear models (ATH-CKP500 and the ATH-CKP200), and an earbud model (ATH-CP-700BK). Waterproof and ready for your next workout.

Mike Stern Big Neighborhood (2009) CD Review I consider Mike Stern- Big Neighborhood CD a “rock-and-roll jazz” genre of music. It's smokin’ hot! A tour-DE-force of recording acumen, and a must purchase for all music lovers.

Fluance ES1 Floorstanding Pillar Speaker Preview Sporting a quartet of woofers and a silk dome tweeter in a slim aluminum enclosure, the Fluance ES1 Floorstanding Speaker seems to deliver a lot for the dollar. Read on to see how we think it rates.

Geneva Lab Model S Wireless Speaker Preview The original Geneva Lab Model S speaker was an award winning iPod dock. The new Geneva Lab Model S Wireless speaker gets rid of the dock and adds Bluetooth 2.1 for use with all smartphones.

Integra DTR-30.5 AV Receiver Preview The $1000 Integra DTR-30.5 Wireless AV Receiver is a first for the company. It is not only Wi-Fi compatible, but Bluetooth is supported as well as 4K scaling and 95 watts per channel.

Fluance XLBP Bipolar Surround Sound Speakers Preview The Fluance XLBP Wide Dispersion Bipolar Surround Speaker is modestly priced at $200/pr. Can Fluance possibly offer a solid bipolar speaker for such little cost? Read on to see our take.

M2Tech hiFace USB DAC Preview What if you could fit an entire high resolution DAC into a USB thumb drive? That's what M2Tech's hiFace DAC promises and delivers. This DAC redefines compact. It's just 8.8" deep by 1.4" wide.

Sony BDV-N8100W 3D Blu-Ray Home Theater System Preview The Sony BDV-N8100W Home Theater is a sleek, feature packed HTIB boasting 3D, 4K upscaling, and a wireless amplifier for the surround speakers. Read on to see if we think it can deliver Grade A audio.