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ROTEL RMB-1095 AMPLIFIER REVIEW Rotel's 5-channel RMB-1095 is THX Ultra certified and boasts 200 watts into 8-ohms (20Hz-20kHz) with all channels driven. It can drive any speakers rated at 4-ohms or greater and has 116 dBA SNR (more on this later). Weighing in at 75lbs and standing over 9" IS WHARFEDALE'S NEW DIAMOND 12 SERIES THE NEW BENCHMARK Summary. Product Name: Diamond 12 Series Loudspeakers Manufacturer: Wharfedale Review Date: April 26, 2021 01:40 MSRP: $299/pair - Diamond 12.0 2-way bookshelf, $399/pair - 12.1 bookshelf, $499/pair - 12.2 bookshelf, $798/pair - 12.3 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $998/pair - 12.4 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $299/each - Diamond 12.C 2-way center-channel speaker POWER CONDITIONER AND SURGE SUPRESSORS REVIEWS Furman Elite-15 DMi and Elite-20 PFi Power Conditioners Review. Priced at $559 and $1,199 respectively, the Furman Elite-15 DMi and Elite-20 PFi aren't inexpensive line conditioners / surge protectors. However, they're solidly built and boast non-sacrificial series mode surge protection along with a few helpful features like switchable outlets DENON & MARANTZ INTRODUCE A FREE HDMI ADAPTER KIT TO SOLVE In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. RSL SPEEDWOOFER 10S SUBWOOFER REVIEW RSL Speedwoofer 10S Subwoofer Review. It's What's Inside That Counts. The Speedwoofer 10S subwoofer has all the DNA of a high-performance subwoofer including a cast-basket 10” driver, well-braced cabinet, and an appropriately beefy 350 watt amplifier. KLIPSCH RP-8000F TOWER SPEAKER MEASUREMENTS AND ANALYSIS Klipsch RP-8000F Tower Speaker Measurements and Analysis. The Klipsch RP-8000F speakers were measured in free-air at a height of 4 feet at a 2-meter distance from the microphone, with the microphone raised to a 7’ elevation that was level with and aimed at the tweeter center. The measurements were gated at 5-milliseconds. ANY OBJECTIVE REVIEWS (OR EXPERIENCE) WITH THE NEW (2021 I used to own a pair of KLH 6V (vinyl version of the model 6 from a time when using vinyl woodgrain was very much the exception rather than the rule). They were IMHO a stand-out product representing very good sound for the money! I forget what I paid, but the vinyl versionwas not very
THE PARADIGM SPEAKER OWNERS THREAD The Premier 800F is listed at $1250 each Canadian. If you are looking at bookshelves as well, the new Founder 40B is listed at $1300 Cdn each and could be a great step up. Paired with a good sub-woofer the 40B should sound very good. The Founder towers, though, start at $2250 so no comparison in price. HOME THEATER REVIEWS, HDTV, HDMI RECEIVERS Ten-thousand dollars is a lot of dosh for a pair of bookshelf speakers, but when you want some of the most finely constructed bookshelf speakers on Earth, it can be a good deal, and such is the case with Focal's Sopra No1 bookshelf speakers. Focal YAMAHA RAISES THE BAR WITH 3 NEW 8K AVENTAGE AV RECEIVERS The new AVENTAGE AV receivers have the processing power to recreate 8K/60*, 4K/120*, 4K/60, HDMI 2.1* and HDR10+* signals and include support for the latest HDMI technology. With seven inputs and three outputs in each model supporting 8K60/4K120 this HDMI 2.1 compatibility is designed to provide faster and smoother entertainmentand gameplay
ROTEL RMB-1095 AMPLIFIER REVIEW Rotel's 5-channel RMB-1095 is THX Ultra certified and boasts 200 watts into 8-ohms (20Hz-20kHz) with all channels driven. It can drive any speakers rated at 4-ohms or greater and has 116 dBA SNR (more on this later). Weighing in at 75lbs and standing over 9" IS WHARFEDALE'S NEW DIAMOND 12 SERIES THE NEW BENCHMARK Summary. Product Name: Diamond 12 Series Loudspeakers Manufacturer: Wharfedale Review Date: April 26, 2021 01:40 MSRP: $299/pair - Diamond 12.0 2-way bookshelf, $399/pair - 12.1 bookshelf, $499/pair - 12.2 bookshelf, $798/pair - 12.3 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $998/pair - 12.4 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $299/each - Diamond 12.C 2-way center-channel speaker POWER CONDITIONER AND SURGE SUPRESSORS REVIEWS Furman Elite-15 DMi and Elite-20 PFi Power Conditioners Review. Priced at $559 and $1,199 respectively, the Furman Elite-15 DMi and Elite-20 PFi aren't inexpensive line conditioners / surge protectors. However, they're solidly built and boast non-sacrificial series mode surge protection along with a few helpful features like switchable outlets DENON & MARANTZ INTRODUCE A FREE HDMI ADAPTER KIT TO SOLVE In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. RSL SPEEDWOOFER 10S SUBWOOFER REVIEW RSL Speedwoofer 10S Subwoofer Review. It's What's Inside That Counts. The Speedwoofer 10S subwoofer has all the DNA of a high-performance subwoofer including a cast-basket 10” driver, well-braced cabinet, and an appropriately beefy 350 watt amplifier. KLIPSCH RP-8000F TOWER SPEAKER MEASUREMENTS AND ANALYSIS Klipsch RP-8000F Tower Speaker Measurements and Analysis. The Klipsch RP-8000F speakers were measured in free-air at a height of 4 feet at a 2-meter distance from the microphone, with the microphone raised to a 7’ elevation that was level with and aimed at the tweeter center. The measurements were gated at 5-milliseconds. ANY OBJECTIVE REVIEWS (OR EXPERIENCE) WITH THE NEW (2021 I used to own a pair of KLH 6V (vinyl version of the model 6 from a time when using vinyl woodgrain was very much the exception rather than the rule). They were IMHO a stand-out product representing very good sound for the money! I forget what I paid, but the vinyl versionwas not very
THE PARADIGM SPEAKER OWNERS THREAD The Premier 800F is listed at $1250 each Canadian. If you are looking at bookshelves as well, the new Founder 40B is listed at $1300 Cdn each and could be a great step up. Paired with a good sub-woofer the 40B should sound very good. The Founder towers, though, start at $2250 so no comparison in price. FOCAL SOPRA N°1 BOOKSHELF & CENTER SPEAKER REVIEW: LOOKS Focal Sopra N°1 Bookshelf Speaker Introduction. On the many occasions that I have heard Focal speakers, I have always been left impressed by the sound, but I never thought I would get some in for review to spend serious time with them. FOCAL SOPRA N°1 BOOKSHELF & CENTER SPEAKER MEASUREMENTS The Focal Sopra No1 bookshelf speaker and Center were measured in free-air at a height of 7.5 feet at a 1-meter distance from the microphone, and the measurements were gated at a 10-millisecond delay. In this time window, some resolution is lost below 250 Hz and accuracy is completely lost below 110 LOUDSPEAKER IMPEDANCE, SERIES & PARALLEL CONNECTION BASICS The large impedance peak, found at ~ 850 Hz arises as a result the interaction of the crossover network's high- and lowpass sections, setting up a parallel resonance. The impedance phase swings between +39° and -54° across the audible spectrum. With a lowest magnitude minima value of 4.97 Ω, the system nominal impedance (per IECstandards
KLIPSCH RP-8000F TOWER SPEAKER MEASUREMENTS AND ANALYSIS Klipsch RP-8000F Tower Speaker Measurements and Analysis. The Klipsch RP-8000F speakers were measured in free-air at a height of 4 feet at a 2-meter distance from the microphone, with the microphone raised to a 7’ elevation that was level with and aimed at the tweeter center. The measurements were gated at 5-milliseconds. BI-WIRING A LOUDSPEAKER: DOES IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE Biwire Waveform. Originally published at: University of St. Andrews, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9SS, Scotland. “Bi-wiring” is a controversial topic. Some people are quite certain it makes an audible difference. Some others are convinced that it can’t actually make any difference at all. The purpose of this analysis is to try anddecide whether
SUNFIRE HRS-12 POWERED SUBWOOFER REVIEW Enclosure: Front firing sealed enclosure Amplifier Type: Proprietary Tracking Down Converter Design Amplifier Power (RMS): 1000 Watts Power Consumption (avg./peak/stand by): 600 W/2000 W/16 W Bass Extension (-3dB): 18 Hz Woofer: 12" polymer treated paper cone Preamp gain: Defeat to +15 dB Crossover Frequency: 30 Hz to 100 Hz Crossover type: Continuous variable low pass PARADIGM’S FOUNDER SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS MIX SIGNATURE The most immediately recognizable Paradigm element of the Founders is the PPA lens that covers the midrange drivers on the tower speakers. This is a design touch that Paradigm has used to great effect to distinguish their Persona and Premier speakers from the crowd. Paradigm also uses a PPA lens on the Founder Series’ tweeters. MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT LOUDSPEAKER CROSSOVERS: IDENTIFYING This article explores some of the myths and facts about crossover design. It also discusses some of the mistakes often made by loudspeaker manufacturers done either as ANTHEM STR PREAMP AND POWER AMPLIFIER REVIEW The Anthem STR preamp and power amplifier emphasize fidelity first armed with the latest in 32 bit DSP, ARC room correction, and oodles of power reserves on tap. More details in SETTING THE SUBWOOFER / LFE CROSSOVER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Setting the Subwoofer / LFE Crossover for Best Performance. by Gene DellaSala — August 29, 2004. Setting the correct bass management on receivers and processors is essential to getting the most out of your audio system. While some systems recommend 80Hz (the standard THX setting for Select and Ultra2-based systems) this is not always thebest
HOME THEATER REVIEWS, HDTV, HDMI RECEIVERS Best of all, it's FREE! To find out if you're affected, read on. In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. Tony Leotta — April 27, 2021 07:00 in Editorials. YAMAHA RAISES THE BAR WITH 3 NEW 8K AVENTAGE AV RECEIVERS The new AVENTAGE AV receivers have the processing power to recreate 8K/60*, 4K/120*, 4K/60, HDMI 2.1* and HDR10+* signals and include support for the latest HDMI technology. With seven inputs and three outputs in each model supporting 8K60/4K120 this HDMI 2.1 compatibility is designed to provide faster and smoother entertainmentand gameplay
IS WHARFEDALE'S NEW DIAMOND 12 SERIES THE NEW BENCHMARK Summary. Product Name: Diamond 12 Series Loudspeakers Manufacturer: Wharfedale Review Date: April 26, 2021 01:40 MSRP: $299/pair - Diamond 12.0 2-way bookshelf, $399/pair - 12.1 bookshelf, $499/pair - 12.2 bookshelf, $798/pair - 12.3 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $998/pair - 12.4 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $299/each - Diamond 12.C 2-way center-channel speaker DENON & MARANTZ INTRODUCE A FREE HDMI ADAPTER KIT TO SOLVE In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. ONKYO, PIONEER LOOKING STRONG IN FIGHT TO SURVIVE 2021 Onkyo, Pioneer Looking Strong in Fight to Survive 2021. Rumors of Onkyo’s bankruptcy have been greatly exaggerated! But as its fiscal year draws to a close on March 31st, the historic Japanese audio firm may be pulling-off a spectacular Hail Mary and turning its fortunes around for 2021. To say 2020 was a rough year for Onkyo is an ENERGY CONNOISSEUR CF-50 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM The CF-50 is a 4 driver 2 1/2 way vented floorstanding speaker system sporting dual 5 1/2" midbass phase plug drivers with ribbed elliptical surrounds, one 5 1/2" phase plug midrange, and a 1" aluminum tweeter. In speaking with the Energy rep at CEDIA, they informed us that the Connoisseur line is based on their flagship Veritas line which has ANY OBJECTIVE REVIEWS (OR EXPERIENCE) WITH THE NEW (2021 I used to own a pair of KLH 6V (vinyl version of the model 6 from a time when using vinyl woodgrain was very much the exception rather than the rule). They were IMHO a stand-out product representing very good sound for the money! I forget what I paid, but the vinyl versionwas not very
SUBWOOFER EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER? Oct 19, 2018. #1. Hello, I'm looking to my audiophile enthusiasts for some knowledge in regards to external amps for powering subwoofers. My Hypex HS200 plate amplifier bought the farm and I can't find a replacement plate amplifier with the same dims, so my only alternative is going with an external amp. Any input would be greatly appreciated. PARASOUND A51 VS ANTHEM MCA 525 GEN 2 Hi All, potentially closing a deal on the Anthem AVM 70 and could potentially cut a deal if I get the matching Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2, which is a 5 channel power amp. Question is, is it worth upgrading over my Parasound A51 that I already have, they seem very like for like on paper, thoughts SIRIUSXM NO LONGER WORKING WITH MY YAMAHA RECEIVER If you are unable to get SiriusXM at home after March 31 on your current equipment we recommend the following options: › Contact your equipment manufacturer to see if there is an upgrade available that will make it possible to receive SiriusXM on that device. HOME THEATER REVIEWS, HDTV, HDMI RECEIVERS Best of all, it's FREE! To find out if you're affected, read on. In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. Tony Leotta — April 27, 2021 07:00 in Editorials. YAMAHA RAISES THE BAR WITH 3 NEW 8K AVENTAGE AV RECEIVERS The new AVENTAGE AV receivers have the processing power to recreate 8K/60*, 4K/120*, 4K/60, HDMI 2.1* and HDR10+* signals and include support for the latest HDMI technology. With seven inputs and three outputs in each model supporting 8K60/4K120 this HDMI 2.1 compatibility is designed to provide faster and smoother entertainmentand gameplay
IS WHARFEDALE'S NEW DIAMOND 12 SERIES THE NEW BENCHMARK Summary. Product Name: Diamond 12 Series Loudspeakers Manufacturer: Wharfedale Review Date: April 26, 2021 01:40 MSRP: $299/pair - Diamond 12.0 2-way bookshelf, $399/pair - 12.1 bookshelf, $499/pair - 12.2 bookshelf, $798/pair - 12.3 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $998/pair - 12.4 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $299/each - Diamond 12.C 2-way center-channel speaker DENON & MARANTZ INTRODUCE A FREE HDMI ADAPTER KIT TO SOLVE In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. ONKYO, PIONEER LOOKING STRONG IN FIGHT TO SURVIVE 2021 Onkyo, Pioneer Looking Strong in Fight to Survive 2021. Rumors of Onkyo’s bankruptcy have been greatly exaggerated! But as its fiscal year draws to a close on March 31st, the historic Japanese audio firm may be pulling-off a spectacular Hail Mary and turning its fortunes around for 2021. To say 2020 was a rough year for Onkyo is an ENERGY CONNOISSEUR CF-50 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM The CF-50 is a 4 driver 2 1/2 way vented floorstanding speaker system sporting dual 5 1/2" midbass phase plug drivers with ribbed elliptical surrounds, one 5 1/2" phase plug midrange, and a 1" aluminum tweeter. In speaking with the Energy rep at CEDIA, they informed us that the Connoisseur line is based on their flagship Veritas line which has ANY OBJECTIVE REVIEWS (OR EXPERIENCE) WITH THE NEW (2021 I used to own a pair of KLH 6V (vinyl version of the model 6 from a time when using vinyl woodgrain was very much the exception rather than the rule). They were IMHO a stand-out product representing very good sound for the money! I forget what I paid, but the vinyl versionwas not very
SUBWOOFER EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER? Oct 19, 2018. #1. Hello, I'm looking to my audiophile enthusiasts for some knowledge in regards to external amps for powering subwoofers. My Hypex HS200 plate amplifier bought the farm and I can't find a replacement plate amplifier with the same dims, so my only alternative is going with an external amp. Any input would be greatly appreciated. PARASOUND A51 VS ANTHEM MCA 525 GEN 2 Hi All, potentially closing a deal on the Anthem AVM 70 and could potentially cut a deal if I get the matching Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2, which is a 5 channel power amp. Question is, is it worth upgrading over my Parasound A51 that I already have, they seem very like for like on paper, thoughts SIRIUSXM NO LONGER WORKING WITH MY YAMAHA RECEIVER If you are unable to get SiriusXM at home after March 31 on your current equipment we recommend the following options: › Contact your equipment manufacturer to see if there is an upgrade available that will make it possible to receive SiriusXM on that device. FOCAL SOPRA N°1 BOOKSHELF & CENTER SPEAKER REVIEW: LOOKS Focal Sopra N°1 Bookshelf Speaker Introduction. On the many occasions that I have heard Focal speakers, I have always been left impressed by the sound, but I never thought I would get some in for review to spend serious time with them. FOCAL SOPRA N°1 BOOKSHELF & CENTER SPEAKER MEASUREMENTS The Focal Sopra No1 bookshelf speaker and Center were measured in free-air at a height of 7.5 feet at a 1-meter distance from the microphone, and the measurements were gated at a 10-millisecond delay. In this time window, some resolution is lost below 250 Hz and accuracy is completely lost below 110 PARADIGM’S FOUNDER SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS MIX SIGNATURE The most immediately recognizable Paradigm element of the Founders is the PPA lens that covers the midrange drivers on the tower speakers. This is a design touch that Paradigm has used to great effect to distinguish their Persona and Premier speakers from the crowd. Paradigm also uses a PPA lens on the Founder Series’ tweeters.AMPLIFIER POWER
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SVS SB16-ULTRA SEALED SUBWOOFER REVIEW The design philosophy of the SB16-Ultra seems to be SVS’s answer to the question of how much power, mass, and technology can fit in a 20” cube. As with the PB16-Ultra, the cabinet is solid like a rock, to use the cliche. In fact, in its weight-to-size ratio it very much feels like a small boulder. FAQ: DO ATMOS ENABLED SPEAKERS REALLY WORK? Q: Do the add-on Atmos Speakers, (i.e. that sit atop you current main and surround speakers) really work? If you're not wanting to drill holes in your ceiling is this a good alternative? A: If by work you mean do they produce sound?The answer is yes. But if you mean do they work convincingly to mimic discrete speaker placements, then that's adifferent story.
YAMAHA RX-V661 AV RECEIVER Yamaha has produced an incredibly versatile AV receiver in the RX-V661. On features alone this would be a product worthy of a second look, but when you factor in the Yamaha sound quality and ease of use, you've got a device that is truly worthy of the center seat in anyone's home theater system. At under $500 this may be the perfectreceiver
HOME THEATER REVIEWS, HDTV, HDMI RECEIVERS Best of all, it's FREE! To find out if you're affected, read on. In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. Tony Leotta — April 27, 2021 07:00 in Editorials. IS WHARFEDALE'S NEW DIAMOND 12 SERIES THE NEW BENCHMARK Summary. Product Name: Diamond 12 Series Loudspeakers Manufacturer: Wharfedale Review Date: April 26, 2021 01:40 MSRP: $299/pair - Diamond 12.0 2-way bookshelf, $399/pair - 12.1 bookshelf, $499/pair - 12.2 bookshelf, $798/pair - 12.3 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $998/pair - 12.4 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $299/each - Diamond 12.C 2-way center-channel speaker ROTEL RMB-1095 AMPLIFIER REVIEW Rotel's 5-channel RMB-1095 is THX Ultra certified and boasts 200 watts into 8-ohms (20Hz-20kHz) with all channels driven. It can drive any speakers rated at 4-ohms or greater and has 116 dBA SNR (more on this later). Weighing in at 75lbs and standing over 9" KLIPSCH RP-8000F TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW SVS PRIME PINNACLE TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW PARADIGM’S FOUNDER SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS MIX SIGNATURE The most immediately recognizable Paradigm element of the Founders is the PPA lens that covers the midrange drivers on the tower speakers. This is a design touch that Paradigm has used to great effect to distinguish their Persona and Premier speakers from the crowd. Paradigm also uses a PPA lens on the Founder Series’ tweeters. THE TRUTH ABOUT IN-WALL SPEAKERS Glad to see audiophile grade in walls getting their due. Given the choice, I now choose such speakers when possible. In addition to all the good points here, just the fact that the designer knows exactly where the closest boundary is, and can tune the speaker to take thatinto account, is
SVS SB16-ULTRA SEALED SUBWOOFER REVIEW The design philosophy of the SB16-Ultra seems to be SVS’s answer to the question of how much power, mass, and technology can fit in a 20” cube. As with the PB16-Ultra, the cabinet is solid like a rock, to use the cliche. In fact, in its weight-to-size ratio it very much feels like a small boulder. FAQ: DO ATMOS ENABLED SPEAKERS REALLY WORK? Q: Do the add-on Atmos Speakers, (i.e. that sit atop you current main and surround speakers) really work? If you're not wanting to drill holes in your ceiling is this a good alternative? A: If by work you mean do they produce sound?The answer is yes. But if you mean do they work convincingly to mimic discrete speaker placements, then that's adifferent story.
YAMAHA RX-V661 AV RECEIVER Yamaha has produced an incredibly versatile AV receiver in the RX-V661. On features alone this would be a product worthy of a second look, but when you factor in the Yamaha sound quality and ease of use, you've got a device that is truly worthy of the center seat in anyone's home theater system. At under $500 this may be the perfectreceiver
BEST POWERED SUBWOOFERS UNDER $1,500 FOR 2021 A ULS-15 MK2 dual drive is a discounted package that goes for $1,499 thereby making our price range (not including shipping), and two of those beasts would have absolutely stunning output as well as the multi-sub advantages of smoothing out the frequency response for a DENON & MARANTZ INTRODUCE A FREE HDMI ADAPTER KIT TO SOLVE In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. BOOKSHELF SPEAKER REVIEWS Polk Audio Legend L200 Bookshelf and L400 Center Speaker Review. The L200 are Polk's latest high-end bookshelf speaker, and the L400 is the center that anchors their Legend series. Both boast many of the state-of-the-art advances implemented in the L800 but deployed on a smaller scale. If you are looking for loudspeakers that are on thesame
KLIPSCH RP-8000F TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW The RP-8000F is a bit larger than most tower speakers, but it is not gigantic as tower speakers go. With the grille on, our piano black RP-8000F is a gleaming, tall, black box. With the grille removed, we are presented with Klipsch’s hallmark copper cones and Tractrix horn-loaded tweeter. As always, the speaker has a lot more personalitywith
SVS ULTRA BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS REVIEW SVS Ultra Bookshelf Introduction. SVS is known for their legendary subwoofer performance, quite often leading the industry in the performance per dollar equation. However, when they announced their Ultra Series of speakers with claims of high fidelity and value, I wasa bit skeptical.
SKIN EFFECT RELEVANCE IN SPEAKER CABLES Skin Depth is defined as the distance below the surface where the current density has fallen to 1/e or 37% of its value at the surface. Because of Skin Effect, the AC to DC resistance of round wire is dependent on the ratio of the wire diameter to skin depth as can be seen in the equation below: Rratio = Rac/Rdc = (pi*r^2) / (pi*r^2 - pi(r-S)^2)
PREPARE FOR AV SHIPPING DELAYS AND PRODUCT SHORTAGES Prepare for AV Shipping Delays and Product Shortages Thanks To COVID-19. Tom Petty once suggested that “ the waiting is the hardest part .”. In these challenging times for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles, waiting is sadly going to be more and more a part of the hobby. Recently, in a new school effort to stock up on everyday items MARANTZ SR8015 11CH 8K DTS:X PRO REVIEW: BEST AV RECEIVER by Gene DellaSala — September 15, 2020. Marantz SR8015 11CH DTS:X Pro AV Receiver. Product Name: SR8015 11CH DTS:X Pro AV Receiver. Manufacturer: Marantz. Performance Rating: Value Rating: Review Date: September 15, 2020 01:30. MSRP: $ 3,199. *For your convenience, we've included a link to Amazon.com to buy this product. DENON PMA-600NE STEREO INTEGRATED AMP INFLATES POWER BUT The PMA-600NE Integrated Amplifier is engineered with Denon’s Advanced High Current (AHC) single push-pull circuit power amplification technology. Similar to the Denon 800 and 1600 Series Hi-Fi components, the PMA-600NE features a 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converter. Denon engineers constructed the amplifiercircuit to secure a
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SVS SB16-ULTRA SEALED SUBWOOFER REVIEW The design philosophy of the SB16-Ultra seems to be SVS’s answer to the question of how much power, mass, and technology can fit in a 20” cube. As with the PB16-Ultra, the cabinet is solid like a rock, to use the cliche. In fact, in its weight-to-size ratio it very much feels like a small boulder. FAQ: DO ATMOS ENABLED SPEAKERS REALLY WORK? Q: Do the add-on Atmos Speakers, (i.e. that sit atop you current main and surround speakers) really work? If you're not wanting to drill holes in your ceiling is this a good alternative? A: If by work you mean do they produce sound?The answer is yes. But if you mean do they work convincingly to mimic discrete speaker placements, then that's adifferent story.
YAMAHA RX-V661 AV RECEIVER Yamaha has produced an incredibly versatile AV receiver in the RX-V661. On features alone this would be a product worthy of a second look, but when you factor in the Yamaha sound quality and ease of use, you've got a device that is truly worthy of the center seat in anyone's home theater system. At under $500 this may be the perfectreceiver
HOME THEATER REVIEWS, HDTV, HDMI RECEIVERS Best of all, it's FREE! To find out if you're affected, read on. In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. Tony Leotta — April 27, 2021 07:00 in Editorials. IS WHARFEDALE'S NEW DIAMOND 12 SERIES THE NEW BENCHMARK Summary. Product Name: Diamond 12 Series Loudspeakers Manufacturer: Wharfedale Review Date: April 26, 2021 01:40 MSRP: $299/pair - Diamond 12.0 2-way bookshelf, $399/pair - 12.1 bookshelf, $499/pair - 12.2 bookshelf, $798/pair - 12.3 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $998/pair - 12.4 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $299/each - Diamond 12.C 2-way center-channel speaker ROTEL RMB-1095 AMPLIFIER REVIEW Rotel's 5-channel RMB-1095 is THX Ultra certified and boasts 200 watts into 8-ohms (20Hz-20kHz) with all channels driven. It can drive any speakers rated at 4-ohms or greater and has 116 dBA SNR (more on this later). Weighing in at 75lbs and standing over 9" KLIPSCH RP-8000F TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW SVS PRIME PINNACLE TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW PARADIGM’S FOUNDER SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS MIX SIGNATURE The most immediately recognizable Paradigm element of the Founders is the PPA lens that covers the midrange drivers on the tower speakers. This is a design touch that Paradigm has used to great effect to distinguish their Persona and Premier speakers from the crowd. Paradigm also uses a PPA lens on the Founder Series’ tweeters. THE TRUTH ABOUT IN-WALL SPEAKERS Glad to see audiophile grade in walls getting their due. Given the choice, I now choose such speakers when possible. In addition to all the good points here, just the fact that the designer knows exactly where the closest boundary is, and can tune the speaker to take thatinto account, is
SVS SB16-ULTRA SEALED SUBWOOFER REVIEW The design philosophy of the SB16-Ultra seems to be SVS’s answer to the question of how much power, mass, and technology can fit in a 20” cube. As with the PB16-Ultra, the cabinet is solid like a rock, to use the cliche. In fact, in its weight-to-size ratio it very much feels like a small boulder. FAQ: DO ATMOS ENABLED SPEAKERS REALLY WORK? Q: Do the add-on Atmos Speakers, (i.e. that sit atop you current main and surround speakers) really work? If you're not wanting to drill holes in your ceiling is this a good alternative? A: If by work you mean do they produce sound?The answer is yes. But if you mean do they work convincingly to mimic discrete speaker placements, then that's adifferent story.
YAMAHA RX-V661 AV RECEIVER Yamaha has produced an incredibly versatile AV receiver in the RX-V661. On features alone this would be a product worthy of a second look, but when you factor in the Yamaha sound quality and ease of use, you've got a device that is truly worthy of the center seat in anyone's home theater system. At under $500 this may be the perfectreceiver
BEST POWERED SUBWOOFERS UNDER $1,500 FOR 2021 A ULS-15 MK2 dual drive is a discounted package that goes for $1,499 thereby making our price range (not including shipping), and two of those beasts would have absolutely stunning output as well as the multi-sub advantages of smoothing out the frequency response for a CHERRY AUDIO MEGASCHINO MK2 STANDARD EDITION AMPLIFIER The Cherry Digital Amplifier Company is an American-based high-end amplifier company that was founded in 1996 which specializes in designing proprietary Class D amplifiers and DACs. Cherry is a small company and is owned and operated by Tommy O’Brien. Tommy has workedin
DENON & MARANTZ INTRODUCE A FREE HDMI ADAPTER KIT TO SOLVE In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. BOOKSHELF SPEAKER REVIEWS Polk Audio Legend L200 Bookshelf and L400 Center Speaker Review. The L200 are Polk's latest high-end bookshelf speaker, and the L400 is the center that anchors their Legend series. Both boast many of the state-of-the-art advances implemented in the L800 but deployed on a smaller scale. If you are looking for loudspeakers that are on thesame
KLIPSCH RP-8000F TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW The RP-8000F is a bit larger than most tower speakers, but it is not gigantic as tower speakers go. With the grille on, our piano black RP-8000F is a gleaming, tall, black box. With the grille removed, we are presented with Klipsch’s hallmark copper cones and Tractrix horn-loaded tweeter. As always, the speaker has a lot more personalitywith
SVS ULTRA BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS REVIEW SVS Ultra Bookshelf Introduction. SVS is known for their legendary subwoofer performance, quite often leading the industry in the performance per dollar equation. However, when they announced their Ultra Series of speakers with claims of high fidelity and value, I wasa bit skeptical.
SKIN EFFECT RELEVANCE IN SPEAKER CABLES Skin Depth is defined as the distance below the surface where the current density has fallen to 1/e or 37% of its value at the surface. Because of Skin Effect, the AC to DC resistance of round wire is dependent on the ratio of the wire diameter to skin depth as can be seen in the equation below: Rratio = Rac/Rdc = (pi*r^2) / (pi*r^2 - pi(r-S)^2)
FOCAL ‘1000 SERIES’ IN-WALL AND IN-CEILING SPEAKERS OFFER Of course, tweeters can only do so much. For midrange and bass frequency reproduction, the 1000 Series uses driver cones made from Focal’s patented W material — the same you’d find in the company’s uber-high-end Utopia speakers, some of which push well into the territory of PREPARE FOR AV SHIPPING DELAYS AND PRODUCT SHORTAGES Prepare for AV Shipping Delays and Product Shortages Thanks To COVID-19. Tom Petty once suggested that “ the waiting is the hardest part .”. In these challenging times for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles, waiting is sadly going to be more and more a part of the hobby. Recently, in a new school effort to stock up on everyday items MARANTZ SR8015 11CH 8K DTS:X PRO REVIEW: BEST AV RECEIVER by Gene DellaSala — September 15, 2020. Marantz SR8015 11CH DTS:X Pro AV Receiver. Product Name: SR8015 11CH DTS:X Pro AV Receiver. Manufacturer: Marantz. Performance Rating: Value Rating: Review Date: September 15, 2020 01:30. MSRP: $ 3,199. *For your convenience, we've included a link to Amazon.com to buy this product. HOME THEATER REVIEWS, HDTV, HDMI RECEIVERS Best of all, it's FREE! To find out if you're affected, read on. In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. Tony Leotta — April 27, 2021 07:00 in Editorials. IS WHARFEDALE'S NEW DIAMOND 12 SERIES THE NEW BENCHMARK Summary. Product Name: Diamond 12 Series Loudspeakers Manufacturer: Wharfedale Review Date: April 26, 2021 01:40 MSRP: $299/pair - Diamond 12.0 2-way bookshelf, $399/pair - 12.1 bookshelf, $499/pair - 12.2 bookshelf, $798/pair - 12.3 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $998/pair - 12.4 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $299/each - Diamond 12.C 2-way center-channel speaker ROTEL RMB-1095 AMPLIFIER REVIEW Rotel's 5-channel RMB-1095 is THX Ultra certified and boasts 200 watts into 8-ohms (20Hz-20kHz) with all channels driven. It can drive any speakers rated at 4-ohms or greater and has 116 dBA SNR (more on this later). Weighing in at 75lbs and standing over 9" KLIPSCH RP-8000F TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW SVS PRIME PINNACLE TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW PARADIGM’S FOUNDER SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS MIX SIGNATURE The most immediately recognizable Paradigm element of the Founders is the PPA lens that covers the midrange drivers on the tower speakers. This is a design touch that Paradigm has used to great effect to distinguish their Persona and Premier speakers from the crowd. Paradigm also uses a PPA lens on the Founder Series’ tweeters. THE TRUTH ABOUT IN-WALL SPEAKERS Glad to see audiophile grade in walls getting their due. Given the choice, I now choose such speakers when possible. In addition to all the good points here, just the fact that the designer knows exactly where the closest boundary is, and can tune the speaker to take thatinto account, is
SVS SB16-ULTRA SEALED SUBWOOFER REVIEW The design philosophy of the SB16-Ultra seems to be SVS’s answer to the question of how much power, mass, and technology can fit in a 20” cube. As with the PB16-Ultra, the cabinet is solid like a rock, to use the cliche. In fact, in its weight-to-size ratio it very much feels like a small boulder. FAQ: DO ATMOS ENABLED SPEAKERS REALLY WORK? Q: Do the add-on Atmos Speakers, (i.e. that sit atop you current main and surround speakers) really work? If you're not wanting to drill holes in your ceiling is this a good alternative? A: If by work you mean do they produce sound?The answer is yes. But if you mean do they work convincingly to mimic discrete speaker placements, then that's adifferent story.
YAMAHA RX-V661 AV RECEIVER Yamaha has produced an incredibly versatile AV receiver in the RX-V661. On features alone this would be a product worthy of a second look, but when you factor in the Yamaha sound quality and ease of use, you've got a device that is truly worthy of the center seat in anyone's home theater system. At under $500 this may be the perfectreceiver
HOME THEATER REVIEWS, HDTV, HDMI RECEIVERS Best of all, it's FREE! To find out if you're affected, read on. In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. Tony Leotta — April 27, 2021 07:00 in Editorials. IS WHARFEDALE'S NEW DIAMOND 12 SERIES THE NEW BENCHMARK Summary. Product Name: Diamond 12 Series Loudspeakers Manufacturer: Wharfedale Review Date: April 26, 2021 01:40 MSRP: $299/pair - Diamond 12.0 2-way bookshelf, $399/pair - 12.1 bookshelf, $499/pair - 12.2 bookshelf, $798/pair - 12.3 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $998/pair - 12.4 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, $299/each - Diamond 12.C 2-way center-channel speaker ROTEL RMB-1095 AMPLIFIER REVIEW Rotel's 5-channel RMB-1095 is THX Ultra certified and boasts 200 watts into 8-ohms (20Hz-20kHz) with all channels driven. It can drive any speakers rated at 4-ohms or greater and has 116 dBA SNR (more on this later). Weighing in at 75lbs and standing over 9" KLIPSCH RP-8000F TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW SVS PRIME PINNACLE TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW PARADIGM’S FOUNDER SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS MIX SIGNATURE The most immediately recognizable Paradigm element of the Founders is the PPA lens that covers the midrange drivers on the tower speakers. This is a design touch that Paradigm has used to great effect to distinguish their Persona and Premier speakers from the crowd. Paradigm also uses a PPA lens on the Founder Series’ tweeters. THE TRUTH ABOUT IN-WALL SPEAKERS Glad to see audiophile grade in walls getting their due. Given the choice, I now choose such speakers when possible. In addition to all the good points here, just the fact that the designer knows exactly where the closest boundary is, and can tune the speaker to take thatinto account, is
SVS SB16-ULTRA SEALED SUBWOOFER REVIEW The design philosophy of the SB16-Ultra seems to be SVS’s answer to the question of how much power, mass, and technology can fit in a 20” cube. As with the PB16-Ultra, the cabinet is solid like a rock, to use the cliche. In fact, in its weight-to-size ratio it very much feels like a small boulder. FAQ: DO ATMOS ENABLED SPEAKERS REALLY WORK? Q: Do the add-on Atmos Speakers, (i.e. that sit atop you current main and surround speakers) really work? If you're not wanting to drill holes in your ceiling is this a good alternative? A: If by work you mean do they produce sound?The answer is yes. But if you mean do they work convincingly to mimic discrete speaker placements, then that's adifferent story.
YAMAHA RX-V661 AV RECEIVER Yamaha has produced an incredibly versatile AV receiver in the RX-V661. On features alone this would be a product worthy of a second look, but when you factor in the Yamaha sound quality and ease of use, you've got a device that is truly worthy of the center seat in anyone's home theater system. At under $500 this may be the perfectreceiver
BEST POWERED SUBWOOFERS UNDER $1,500 FOR 2021 A ULS-15 MK2 dual drive is a discounted package that goes for $1,499 thereby making our price range (not including shipping), and two of those beasts would have absolutely stunning output as well as the multi-sub advantages of smoothing out the frequency response for a CHERRY AUDIO MEGASCHINO MK2 STANDARD EDITION AMPLIFIER The Cherry Digital Amplifier Company is an American-based high-end amplifier company that was founded in 1996 which specializes in designing proprietary Class D amplifiers and DACs. Cherry is a small company and is owned and operated by Tommy O’Brien. Tommy has workedin
DENON & MARANTZ INTRODUCE A FREE HDMI ADAPTER KIT TO SOLVE In October 2020 Audioholics reported an HDMI issue between select Denon & Marantz receivers and latest Xbox gaming consoles. Sound United responded with a hardware fix for 4K/120Hz and 8k/60Hz support. BOOKSHELF SPEAKER REVIEWS Polk Audio Legend L200 Bookshelf and L400 Center Speaker Review. The L200 are Polk's latest high-end bookshelf speaker, and the L400 is the center that anchors their Legend series. Both boast many of the state-of-the-art advances implemented in the L800 but deployed on a smaller scale. If you are looking for loudspeakers that are on thesame
KLIPSCH RP-8000F TOWER SPEAKER REVIEW The RP-8000F is a bit larger than most tower speakers, but it is not gigantic as tower speakers go. With the grille on, our piano black RP-8000F is a gleaming, tall, black box. With the grille removed, we are presented with Klipsch’s hallmark copper cones and Tractrix horn-loaded tweeter. As always, the speaker has a lot more personalitywith
SVS ULTRA BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS REVIEW SVS Ultra Bookshelf Introduction. SVS is known for their legendary subwoofer performance, quite often leading the industry in the performance per dollar equation. However, when they announced their Ultra Series of speakers with claims of high fidelity and value, I wasa bit skeptical.
SKIN EFFECT RELEVANCE IN SPEAKER CABLES Skin Depth is defined as the distance below the surface where the current density has fallen to 1/e or 37% of its value at the surface. Because of Skin Effect, the AC to DC resistance of round wire is dependent on the ratio of the wire diameter to skin depth as can be seen in the equation below: Rratio = Rac/Rdc = (pi*r^2) / (pi*r^2 - pi(r-S)^2)
FOCAL ‘1000 SERIES’ IN-WALL AND IN-CEILING SPEAKERS OFFER Of course, tweeters can only do so much. For midrange and bass frequency reproduction, the 1000 Series uses driver cones made from Focal’s patented W material — the same you’d find in the company’s uber-high-end Utopia speakers, some of which push well into the territory of PREPARE FOR AV SHIPPING DELAYS AND PRODUCT SHORTAGES Prepare for AV Shipping Delays and Product Shortages Thanks To COVID-19. Tom Petty once suggested that “ the waiting is the hardest part .”. In these challenging times for home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles, waiting is sadly going to be more and more a part of the hobby. Recently, in a new school effort to stock up on everyday items MARANTZ SR8015 11CH 8K DTS:X PRO REVIEW: BEST AV RECEIVER by Gene DellaSala — September 15, 2020. Marantz SR8015 11CH DTS:X Pro AV Receiver. Product Name: SR8015 11CH DTS:X Pro AV Receiver. Manufacturer: Marantz. Performance Rating: Value Rating: Review Date: September 15, 2020 01:30. MSRP: $ 3,199. *For your convenience, we've included a link to Amazon.com to buy this product. “Let our rigorous testing and reviews be your guidelines to A/V equipment – not marketing slogans” Toggle navigation * Home
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Cherry Audio MEGAschino Mk2 Standard Edition Amplifier Review The Cherry Audio MEGAschino Mk2 Standard Edition Class D Amplifier is energy efficient, boasting SOTA specs and gobs of power output (>400wpc, 8 ohms). Is it worth the $6k price? Read our review. by Matthew Poes — June 04, 2021 01:00 in AudioAmplifier Reviews
HOME THEATER NEWS & REVIEWS CHERRY AUDIO MEGASCHINO MK2 STANDARD EDITION AMPLIFIER REVIEW If you're looking for energy efficient, high resolution amplification, check out our review of the Cherry Audio MEGAschino Mk2 Standard Edition Class D Amplifier. This $6k state-of-the-art amplifier has an extremely high signal-to-noise ratio and ultra low distortion and high power output (>400wpc, 8 ohms). There are many more expensive audiophile amplifiers out there that do not have the power output specs of the MEGAschino, so what separates it from the others? Read onto find out.
The Cherry Audio MEGAschino Mk2 Standard Edition Class D Amplifier is energy efficient, boasting SOTA specs and gobs of power output (>400wpc, 8 ohms). Is it worth the $6k price? Read our review. Matthew Poes — June 04, 2021 01:00 in AudioAmplifier Reviews
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I had the chance to directly compare 4 pairs of IEMs including the Samsung Buds, Jabra Elite 65T, Sennheiser Momentum and relative newcomer Soundcore Libertry 2 Pro. All four of these headphones are true wireless (no cord) offer ample battery life, good voice quality and good to great sound depending on getting the right fit to your ears and proper EQ. How does Soundcore compare to the more well known brands? Read our review to find out. Four pairs of IEMs are compared, including the Samsung Buds, Jabra Elite 65T, Sennheiser Momentum and relative newcomer Soundcore Liberty Pro 2. Read our review to see how the Liberty Pro 2 compare. Gene DellaSala — May 30, 2021 01:35 inHeadphone Reviews
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YAMAHA RAISES THE BAR WITH 3 NEW 8K AVENTAGE AV RECEIVERS FOR 2021 Yamaha recently released information on its fall 2021 lineup of AV AVENTAGE receivers including the RX-A8A, RX-A6A and RX-A4A. The new lineup offers 11-, 9- and 7-channels, respectively. Yamaha says the new lineup “represent the new reference standard for all others to be compared to". Based on Yamaha's reputation and the updates they've made, including beefier amplifier sections, 8K support on every HDMI input, and low frequency room correction, we have little doubt question this claim. To find out what we think of their new lineup,read on.
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NEW COMPANY REAVON PROMISES HIGH-END UHD BLU-RAY PLAYERS A new French company called Reavon is developing a pair of conspicuously Oppo-like Blu-ray players. The UBR-X100 (€800) and UBR-X200 (€1,600) are slated to arrive in Europe soon, but US pricing and availability are still unknown. Like Oppo’s defunct but beloved players, the Reavon players use an SoC (System on Chip) from MediaTek for video processing. The UBR-X100 is a digital-only transport, while the UBR-X200 features audiophile-quality DACs from Burr-Brown. Read on to learn more. French company Reavon is developing a pair of conspicuously Oppo-like UHD Blu-ray players. The UBR-X100 (€800) and UBR-X200 (€1,600) are slated to arrive in Europe soon! Will they be the next OPPO? Jacob Green — May 16, 2021 02:15 in Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD Player Reviews STARKE SOUND’S 4-CHANNEL AD4.320 AMPLIFIER USES PROPRIETARY CLASS DTECH, BIG POWER
Starke Sound’s new AD4.320 4-channel power amplifier ($1,399) uses a home-grown Class D amplifier module combined with an old-school linear power supply. While most Class D amps rely on ready-made modules built by ICEpower or Hypex, Starke Sound started from scratch when designing the AD4. The 4-channel amp can be bridged to become a 2-channel or 3-channel amp for up to 650 watts, allowing for maximum flexibility. Read on to learn more. Starke Sound’s new AD4.320 4-channel power amplifier ($1,399) uses a home-grown Class D amplifier module combined with an old-school linear power supply. It can be bridged for up to 650 watts! Jacob Green — May 14, 2021 01:10 in AudioAmplifier Reviews
NAIM UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION REVIEW: THE FUTURE OF STREAMING Naim has launched Uniti Atom Headphone Edition, an esthetically gorgeous all-in-one system that merges a headphone amp, DAC/pre-amp with one of the most sophisticated Wi-Fi streaming systems available. Naim's new addition was made in the image of the 2018 EISA Award winning Uniti Atom, Best All-In-One System. The Headphone Edition features updates to the power supply, amplification and outputs specifically to bring Naim's award-winning sound to your high-end headphones. But Uniti Atom HE is more than just great looks and sound, Naim has crafted an intuitive streaming system that integrates UpNP, Google Chromecast, Tidal/Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 and on board Internet radio into a unified experience that paves the way for othersto follow.
Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition (HE) features the wireless streaming architecture and design of Uniti Atom with reworked power supply, and headphone outputs. Read our review to see why it sets the bar. Wayde Robson — May 11, 2021 07:45 in AudioAmplifier Reviews
ROTEL DELIVERS HIGH-END ‘MICHI’ INTEGRATED AMPS AND ENTRY-LEVEL‘TRIBUTE’ GEAR
Rotel has expanded its luxury sub-brand, Michi, with a pair of beefy Class-AB integrated amps: the Michi X3 ($4,999) and X5 ($6,999). For the entry-level Rotel customer, the company has a pair of affordable products designed in collaboration with the late Ken Ishiwata of Marantz. The A11 Tribute integrated amplifier ($799) and CD11 Tribute CD player ($599) are based on existing Rotel designs, with upgrades and tweaks selected by Ishiwata shortly before his death in November of 2019. Read on to learn more. Rotel released a pair of Michi Class-AB integrated amps: the Michi X3 ($4,999) and X5 ($6,999). For entry-level customers, there is the A11 integrated amp ($799) and CD11 CD player ($599). Read on. Jacob Green — May 09, 2021 01:20 in AudioAmplifier Reviews
IT IS TIME FOR AV ENTHUSIASTS TO RACK MOUNT THEIR GEAR? From prebuilt equipment rack options that include adjustable rack shelves, ventilation, and AC power to custom built walk in closets that rival google data centers, we're going to look at some of the options you have to safely store your gear. Isn't it about time for your AV electronics to get their own area with clean cable managementand organization?
Isn't it time for your AV equipment to get its own space? We'll look at some rack mounted options for your electronics to enhance functionality, organization and appearance. Read on. Jerry Del Colliano — May 06, 2021 01:20 in Editorials JBL L100 CLASSIC BOOKSHELF LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW - MODERN TAKE ON ACLASSIC
Fifty years ago, JBL launched one of their most popular loudspeakers ever and one of the most successful speakers of the 1970's with the JBL L100 Centurys. To celebrate this iconic design, JBL recently brought the L100 back but in a very modern form. The L100 Classics have the look of the L100 Centurys, but the inside is chocked full of the latest in loudspeaker design. Read our full review of the JBL L100 Classics to see a modern take on a classic design. The JBL L100 Classics have the look of the L100 Centurys updated with the latest in loudspeaker design for improved performance. Our review determines if they surpass the originals to create a new legacy. James Larson — May 03, 2021 01:00 in Bookshelf Speaker Reviews FOCAL ARCHE HEADPHONE DAC/AMPLIFIER REVIEW - GET IT BEFORE ITS GONE Arche is an all-in-one headphone amplifier, DAC/pre-amp designed by Micromega exclusively for Focal. While it feature convenient presets designed to optimize its dual Class-A amplifier output for specific Focal headphones, it's not meant exclusively for Focal headphones. Arche has the versatility to be your DAC/pre-amp or amplifier for any headphone with build and performance quality you'd expect from Focal. Regardless of how you use it, Arche brings a transparency of circuit path design that "respects" your source signal. And like Focal's line of high-end headphones, Arche was designed and made in France. Focal Arche is a pre-amp/DAC, headphone amplifier with two 32-bit AK4490 DACs and two separate 1W @ 32-ohm amplifiers to power your headphones with pristine clarity. How does it sound? Read on. Wayde Robson — April 30, 2021 01:00 in Audio Amplifier ReviewsSee More Articles
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