Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

The XDJ-Aero mixes Pioneer's DJ heritage with an interesting modern twist. Whether this will be considered innovative or just a novelty remains to be seen.

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Pass Laboratories introduced its new 3-chassis XP-30 Preamp, the flagship to its XP line or preamplifiers. The triple-chassis structure allows the XP-30 to function as a modular preamplifier consisting of a power supply and control chassis and two...

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The VS115 is a tool to do a job, and that's to play music well. Ignore the looks and enjoy the sound

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While an Audioholic might not think $8k for an integrated amp in denial about the integrated part is worth it, for an audiophile, it is practically an impulse buy. The B.M.C. Amp C1 is certainly balanced - sometimes to a fault. While some of the claims...

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Moon seems to have been playing it safe of late.

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The ARC Reference 5 is a beguiling performer that created the deepest, most organic, most compelling soundstage of any preamp I?ve had in my system. Never less than musically engaging, the Ref 5 was so quiet, capable, and easy to enjoy that I could...

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Airplane!

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Victoria 2 is a vastly detailed strategy game, although its sheer depth and open-ended nature can be bewildering to begin with. Stick with it, though, and you'll find the control mechanisms are actually quite streamlined, and steering a great (or...

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For the most part, we review single items. Rarely do we conduct a system review. But that's what we're doing this time. There's a good reason to. After all Pioneer ...

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With the economy being what it is now, everyone's looking for a bargain, for value. That's the reason why a person would buy a Toyota Camry. It's not exactly an ...

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Once upon a time, in the peak glory days of car audio, several brands stood out among all others. Phoenix Gold was one of...

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The Sherwood Newcastle R-972 A/V receiver is the first to include a new player in auto setup and room correction technology. Say hello to the Trinnov Optimizer. Nearly two years after it was first announced, the R-972 has arrived. After endless...

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Audio Research's Reference line had been without a phono-stage since 2005, when the Reference Phono 1 Pre-amplifier was discontinued. The PH7 was released shortly thereafter and garnered rave reviews over the last three years, but vinyl aficionados...

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The ECP 1 is a very nice phono preamp at a very attractive price. I can imagine it really sounding great in a system with a Rega or Clearaudio turntable, a nice integrated amp, the ECP 1, and a pair of speakers something like the B&Ws I listen to it...

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Amps, Preamps, etc

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Thank you for searching out Australian HI-FI Magazine’s equipment review and laboratory test of the Marantz PM-KI-Pearl Integrated Amplifier originally published in Australian Hi-Fi Magazine, May/June 2010 (Volume 41 Number 3).

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The $4,8355 Plinius 9200 is a very musically satisfying amp. I enjoyed every minute with it. Combined with the Raidho speakers it produced a sound that defied its cost. It is very versatile and the power is always nice to have. For many music...

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Since one of our Best Custom Trucks uses this amp in its audio system we thought readers might appreciate reading this review...

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The AudioControl Concert AVR-1 embodies the paradox of high-end A/V receivers. Befitting an audiophile product, its Class H amplification can take an input signal and fill a room with commendable transparency and power. At the same time, it departs...

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The front panel is a woodgrained panel with a couple of machined knobs flanking a small toggle switch. The valves are uncaged and sit atop a polished metal panel at the front

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Amps, Preamps, etc

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For about 30 years, the Canadian electronics firm Bryston has been the darling of the professional sound set. Its electronics are unconditionally stable—you never heard of a Bryston blowing up, did you, even when heavily punished? And who else dares...

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