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Mark Levinson № 515 Turntable Preview Looking for a high end turntable to spin your vinyl? The new № 515 Turntable from Mark Levinson with cooperation from VPI Industries may be your answer. At $10k, it isn't cheap but plays the part.

Oppo UDP-203 & UDP-205 Ultra HD Blu-ray Players Review We reviewed Oppo's newest Blu-ray players, the UDP-203 and UDP-205. With very responsive interfaces and state of the art playback performance The UDP-203/205 will leave you wanting very little.

SVS 4000 Series Subwoofers Offer Significant Gains Over Discontinued Models SVS launched their new 4000 Series subwoofer line to replace their 13-Ultra Series. The 4000 imports much of the technology from their flagship 16-Ultra line and mates it with the 13-Ultra designs.

Legacy Audio Valor Loudspeaker Overview & Demo The Legacy Valor speaker system is an all-out attempt to push the state-of-the-art forward with few compromises, and it is priced as such at $80k. Check out YouTube Video and preview for full details.

3 New Rythmik Super Subwoofers Aim to Shatter Performance/Price Barrier Subwoofer manufacturer Rythmik Audio recently released three massive new direct servo subwoofers. The F18, FV18, and FV25HP push their products' performance farther than ever before. Read on.

Nakamichi Shockwafe DTS:X Ultra 9.2 Soundbar Preview Nakamichi has the cure for the common soundbar with their new Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 DTS:X wireless surround system featuring dual subwoofers for only $1,199. Is this the soundbar to beat? Read on.

RBH Signature SV-61R Bookshelf Speaker Review Looking for one of the best bookshelf speakers we've reviewed to date? Check out the RBH Signature SV-61R. You get an AMT tweeter, premium 6.5" woofer, an exquisite veneer cabinet and great sound.

Google's Home Max Speaker: Impressive Sound, Strong Features, High Price Home Max expands upon Google's 2016 release of Google Home, a smaller, more affordable speaker designed to compete with Amazon's Echo, which uses that company's Alexa personal assistant technology.

McIntosh MHA50 Portable Decoding Amplifier Preview Introducing the new MHA50 Portable Decoding Amplifier from McIntosh. One of the most coveted names in home audio is doubling down on the headphone market. Is it worth the price? Read on and decide.

RBH Sound Sidekick Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review RBH Sound Sidekick is their first portable 4.0 Bluetooth speaker armed with a powerful amplifier, dual stereo drivers and passive radiator for extended bass. Sidekick or Superhero? Read our review.