Stereo


Marantz MODEL 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier All Image Credit: Marantz Marantz has announced a new series of reference-quality separates. The M10 series is kicking-off with the M10 Integrated Amplifier and will follow up with SACD 10 reference SACD player and LINK 10n Reference Network Audio Player. According to Marantz, this […]

Marantz MODEL 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier



Onkyo TX-8470 And Integra DTM-7.4 New AVR’s – First Look All Image Credit: Onkyo Onkyo and Integra bands, who are both owned by the Premium Audio Company (PAC), have just announced the arrival of two new network stereo receivers that come with digital connectivity and built-in streaming capability. The receivers […]

Onkyo TX-8470 And Integra DTM-7.4 New AVR’s – First Look



Cyrus Power-XR And Classic POWER Stereo Amplifiers All image Credit: Cyrus The British Hi-Fi brand Cyrus is about to launch their new Power-XR and Classic POWER amplifiers. These latest models feature; lower noise floors and class A/B power amplifiers with high current drive to satisfy the most challenging of loudspeaker […]

Cyrus Power-XR And Classic POWER Stereo Amplifiers


Musical Fidelity A1 Integrated Amplifier Announced All Image Credit: Musical Fidelity *UPDATED 6/8/2023 with improvements, features and specifications* 1988 saw the introduction of the Musical Fidelity A1 Stereo Integrated Amplifier, which at that time was considered to be a budget model. A decade later the model was discontinued, being resurrected […]

Musical Fidelity A1 Integrated Amplifier Announced





McIntosh MI502 Class D Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: McIntosh The new McIntosh MI502 2-Channel Digital Amplifier joins their comprehensive range of CI products offering 500 watts of Class D power to your home cinema or installed audio. The MI502 is said by McIntosh to use; “high-tech closed […]

McIntosh MI502 Class D Amplifier – Quick Look




Acoustics 101-Designing Porous, Resonant and Reflective Sound Treatments
Loudspeaker Basics 101 – Part 3 In Loudspeaker Basics 101 part 3, this final post in the series, we examine where your stereo/satellite speakers should be placed, and in particular the optimum locations for your sub-woofers. Introduction Life was so much easier years ago when we just had monophonic reproduction […]

Loudspeaker Basics 101 – Part 3