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AMPED 2400 800 Watt(?) Stereo Amplifier Review AMPED 2400 800 Watt(?) Stereo Amplifier Review Our review of the 400 watt/ch AMPED 2400 Stereo Amplifier revealed bench numbers that didn’t match the claims. It delivers clean sound, but the build feels more like a DIY project than a $6K component.
Fluance Ri71 Powered Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review Fluance Ri71 Powered Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review We reviewed the $499/pair Fluance Ri71 powered Bluetooth bookshelf speakers—an audiophile-grade option for music lovers seeking a high-fidelity alternative to soundbars. But is there a catch?
Magnetar MKII Series Blu-ray Players - The New Oppo? Magnetar MKII Series Blu-ray Players - The New Oppo? Magnetar has announced new versions of its high-end Blu-ray players. The UDP900MKII ($3,299.99) and UDP800MKII ($1,799.99) will arrive later this year with upgrades across the board. Read on.
Focal $69K DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA Active Wireless Speakers Preview Focal $69K DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA Active Wireless Speakers Preview The Focal DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA ($69K/pair) is an active wireless streaming speaker with four 8" woofers, a 6.5" mid, 1" Beryllium tweeter, and 500 watts of Naim amplification for stunning wireless sound.
Marantz Link 10n Streaming Hi-Fi Preamp Review Marantz Link 10n Streaming Hi-Fi Preamp Review The Marantz Link 10n 2.1CH streaming preamp delivers reference performance, stunning looks, and rich, engaging musicality—an ideal high-end hi-fi hub for discerning audiophiles of digital or analog music.
KEF Aims High With $2,500 5.1.2 XIO Soundbar KEF Aims High With $2,500 5.1.2 XIO Soundbar KEF’s first-ever soundbar, the new XIO, is a 5.1.2-channel system supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Sony 360 Reality Audio—packed with advanced tech including all-new Uni-Q MX driver arrays.
MartinLogan Dynamo 12 Subwoofer Review MartinLogan Dynamo 12 Subwoofer Review In our review, the MartinLogan Dynamo 12 subwoofer proved to be a powerful 800W 12" sealed sub with ARC room correction, app control, wireless connectivity, deep accurate bass and it excelled with music.
The DALI KUPID Bookshelf Speaker Promises ‘True Hi-Fi Sound’ For $600 The DALI KUPID Bookshelf Speaker Promises ‘True Hi-Fi Sound’ For $600 DALI KUPID bookshelf speaker ($600/pair) packs high-end Danish sound into a compact, colorful design. Just 1" from the wall, it delivers big performance and superb value—premium audio made affordable.
RBH Sound 55-ir LCR Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review RBH Sound 55-ir LCR Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review RBH Sound's 55-ir LCR speaker ($1,600/pair) packs a big punch from a reasonable size. Two beefy 5.25" woofers and an AMT tweeter in a dual ported cabinet make this a wildly dynamic bookshelf speaker!
GoldenEar T44 Hybrid Tower Speaker Overview GoldenEar T44 Hybrid Tower Speaker Overview The New GoldenEar T44 ($4,900–$5,300/pair) is a slim, compact floor-stander with powered bass. It's the first new GoldenEar speaker since PML Sound International’s acquisition; we give our impressions.