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1. Bryston 9B SST2 Multi-channel Amplifier
(Matching tags: multi-channel,Amplifiers)
Bryston is known for building some of the most sought-after, powerful and dependable amplifiers in the business. For over 40 years, they have provided an incredible 20 year transferable warranty, practically ...
2. PrimaLuna DiaLogue Two Stereo Integrated Tube Amplifier
(Matching tags: Tubes,Amplifiers,Integrated Amplifiers)
The PrimaLuna brand needs no introduction to the tube-loving community, but I do (did). Though I’ve heard plenty of good sounding tube gear at shops, at various friends’ houses and of course at shows, ...
3. McCormack LD-2 Preamplifier and DNA-250 Stereo Power Amplifier
(Matching tags: Preamplifiers,Power Amplifiers,Amplifiers,Two channel)
In 1997, McCormack Audio was purchased by Conrad-Johnson, known primarily for their fine tube amps and preamps. They have the same high quality and value that Steve McCormack put into his designs in California, ...
4. Emotiva USP-1 Stereo Preamplifier
(Matching tags: Amplifiers,Preamp,Stereo)
... a phono stage that has both MC and MM settings. This may mark the beginning of phono stages being a standard part of stereo preamplifiers, rather than having to purchase an outboard phono stage. Long live ...
In Part 1 of Flagship Home Theater, I covered the video side with Anthem’s LTX-500 LCoS 1080p projector and the Black Diamond II screen from SI Screens.  Now let’s look at the other half of the home theater ...
6. Bryston 4B SST2 Stereo Power Amplifier
(Matching tags: Class AB,Power Amplifiers,Stereo)
Bryston Ltd. is a Canadian company which has been designing and manufacturing audio equipment for over 35 Years.   While there are many companies competing in their market, Bryston’s gear is coveted by ...
  My wife, who I affectionately refer to as “the music Anti-Christ” often calls me “He without Brains” when it comes to purchasing audio gear. Our latest interchange of pleasantries began when I announced ...
8. Pass Labs XA30.5 Stereo Power Amplifier
(Matching tags: Amplifiers,Stereo,Class A,Power Amplifiers,Class AB)
... with the right speakers, this may be one of the best amplifiers there is, regardless of price.  ...
9. conrad-johnson Classic Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Phono Stage
(Matching tags: Amplifiers,Preamplifiers,Phone Preamplifier,Phono Stage,Tubes)
conrad-johnson (lower case c and j) was formed in the mid-seventies, shortly after I became seriously interested in audio gear. I’m sure the two events were entirely unrelated. Their first product, a ...
10. Marantz PM8003 Stereo Integrated Amplifier
(Matching tags: Amplifiers,Integrated Amplifiers)
Marantz is a name that has been around for a long time; refreshingly they continue to produce quality two channel gear despite branching out into both budget and high-end home theater. My own listening ...
11. Parasound Halo P7 Preamplifier
(Matching tags: Multichannel,Amplifiers,Preamplifiers)
The Parasound Halo P 7 Preamp is a problem solver. The problem is the gap between home theater systems and hi-end stereo systems. Many home theater buyers are fond of the stereo systems that they already ...
12. Emotiva XPA-1 Monoblock Power Amplifier
(Matching tags: Amplifiers)
... amplifier from a friend that cost more than 6 times the price of the XPA-1, which I will call Amplifier "X" here. I ran the same tests on both amplifiers. Click on the photo to see the results (go to Page ...
13. Emotiva XPA-2 Stereo Power Amplifier
(Matching tags: Amplifiers)
Everyone would like a "good deal" in the world of audio, but there’s usually a lot of skepticism involved because of the tendency for such products to be made with cheaper components and outsourced labor. ...
14. Jaton Operetta 2300a Class A/B Amplifier - First Look
(Matching tags: Class A,Amplifiers,Stereo)
The Jaton company has been around for over 25 years. They started with manufacturing PC video cards, and have since branched into home theater and hi-fi gear. Lyra's HD-661 DX speakers were recently reviewed ...
15. Denon AVP-A1HDCI Surround Sound Processor and POA-A1HDCI Power Amplifier
(Matching tags: Amplifiers,SSPs,Multichannel)
Denon's new AVP-A1HDCI sports 12 configurable XLR fully balanced output channels. It handles all the newest codecs, including DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD. Using its Denon Link, along with a DVD ...
16. Rotel RMB-1085 Class D (Switching) Five-Channel Power Amplifier
(Matching tags: Class D,Power Amplifiers,Switching Amplifiers)
Class D switching amplifiers are here to stay. The RMB-1085 is a five channel home theater amplifier that uses ICE power modules which stay cool and deliver very efficient high power, all from a small ...
17. McIntosh MA6300 Integrated Stereo Amplifier
(Matching tags: Integrated Amplifiers,Amplifiers)
Although I have always been interested in McIntosh products, I was really intrigued by the McIntosh MA6300 because I could finally afford one.  Modest power output and all solid state construction will ...
18. Parasound 2100 Stereo Preamplifier and 2250 Stereo Power Amplifier
(Matching tags: Stereo,Amplifiers,Power Amplifiers,Preamplifiers)
As I said at the beginning of this review, now is a good time to be an audiophile. The Parasound 2100 preamplifier and 2250 power amplifier offer sound quality across the board so good I would have thought ...
19. Halcro MC70 Seven-Channel Power Amplifier
(Matching tags: Switching Amplifiers,Class D)
Halcro's MC series amplifiers come in two, three, five and seven channel configurations (designated the MC20, MC30, MC50, and MC70). The MC70 lists for $7,000, but compared to the Halcro Reference DM88 ...
20. Lexicon ZX-7 Multi-Channel (300 watts x 7) Power Amplifier
(Matching tags: Multichannel,Class AB,Power Amplifiers)
The Lexicon ZX-7 is a very powerful (300 watts RMS x 7 into 8 ohms) amplifier that delivers exquisite sound for two-channel music, surround sound music, and any movie you can imagine.
21. Transistor Amplifiers
(Matching tags: Amplifiers,Tubes,Transistor)
Solid state (transistor - semiconductor) amplifiers are manufactured in the millions . . .  ...
22. Push Pull Amp
(Matching tags: Tubes,Watts,Amplifiers)
To get more power out of a tube amplifier, tetrode and pentode . . .
23. Single Ended Amp
(Matching tags: Watts,Amplifiers,Tubes)
The function of all the grids is to modify the current flowing between. . .
24. Surround Sound - Part III
(Matching tags: Connectors,Surround Sound,Amplifiers)
If you buy separate processor, then you will need power amplifiers to go with it. . .  ...
25. Speaker Sensitivity
(Matching tags: dB,Ohms,Watts,Amplifiers,Sensitivity,Volts,Speakers)
Sensitivity is measured in terms of dB/watt/meter or dB/2.83 volts/meter...
26. Power Supply
(Matching tags: Preamplifiers,Connectors,CD,Amplifiers,DSP)
Some of the newer design preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and...  ...
27. Slew Rate
(Matching tags: Volts,Amplifiers,V/microsec.,Tubes)
The "slew rate" is an interesting factor that is sometimes...
28. High Voltage & High Current
(Matching tags: Voltage,Amplifiers,Speakers)
You will find Pure Class A and exceptional quality Class AB equipment. . .
29. Negative Feedback
(Matching tags: Harmonics,Amplifiers)
Natural sounds (not recorded) contain many harmonics...
30. Subwoofers
(Matching tags: Subwoofers,Amplifiers,Speakers)
If you are not using full range speakers...
31. Harmonics
(Matching tags: Harmonics,Amplifiers)
In the world of acoustics, there are discussions of "harmonics"...
32. Current
(Matching tags: Amplifiers,Current)
In order to understand what the various parts in an amplifier do...
33. Class of Operation
(Matching tags: Current,Speakers,Amplifiers)
High Fidelity Amplifiers operate in what is known as Class A...  ...
34. Rogue Audio Perseus Tube Preamplifier
(Matching tags: Tubes,Preamplifiers,Class A,Triode)
If I have my Greek mythology correct, Perseus was the slayer of Medusa, the serpent-haired Gorgon monster. Using his sword to view her reflection (because we all know a mere glance directly at her would ...
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