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Hegel H200 & A200 Integrated Amplifiers Overview
Hegel's H200 and A200 integrated amplifiers share the same 150 watt Class A/B platform but take different routes to get there. The H200 adds streaming, a DAC, and phono. The A200 skips the digital section for a fully analog design built around the same amplifier core.
Marantz Cinema 50 & 60 Series 2 Overview
Marantz refreshed the Cinema 50 and Cinema 60 with Series 2 updates: a new 32-bit DAC, Dirac Live room correction now available on the 60 for the first time, on-screen channel monitoring, a new Center Bi-Amp mode on the 50, and more. We go through every change in detail and tell you whether it's worth upgrading from the original.
Eversolo DMP-A8 Gen 2 and Master Gen 2
Eversolo split its popular DMP-A8 into two models for its second generation. We tested both the standard DMP-A8 Gen 2 and the Master Gen 2, which adds an oven-controlled clock, an external clock input, and Eversolo's first built-in CD player, to help you decide which one fits your system.
ARCAM's New Radia AV Lineup
A hands-on look at ARCAM's new Radia AV lineup, the AVA15, AVA25, and AVA35 amplifiers plus the AVP45 processor, and how each one fits into a home theater system.
Lyngdorf LCR-2: The Center Channel Built to Match the FR-2
Lyngdorf built the LCR-2 to solve a real problem: a center channel that actually matches the FR-2 floorstander, in a sealed cabinet just 4.33 inches deep. We tested it solo, as a three-speaker front stage, and with RoomPerfect switched on and off to hear exactly what changes in the room.
Dirac Brings Its Room Correction Technology From Home Theaters to Your Car
Dirac just launched Dirac Spaces, software that reshapes a car's sound system to mimic real world venues like a concert hall or recording studio. It's built on the same room correction philosophy behind Dirac Live, the technology in a lot of the home theater processors we carry.
Panasonic Is Moving Technics Production: What It Means for Your Next Turntable
Panasonic is closing a factory in Malaysia that currently produces some Technics branded hi-fi audio products, along with TVs and Blu-ray players. Technics isn't going anywhere, but production is shifting elsewhere, and Panasonic hasn't said exactly where or which products are affected yet.
KEF LS LUXE: Sculptural Design Meets Big Sound
KEF's new LS LUXE brings designer Ross Lovegrove's sculptural design language to a complete wireless stereo system for the first time. We spent hands-on time with all three finishes ahead of launch, testing the bigger Uni-Q driver, VECO, and current-drive amplification against real music.
Victrola Soundstage: The All-in-One Speaker Built to Sit Under Your Turntable
Victrola's new Soundstage is a self-contained speaker system that sits directly beneath your turntable, no receiver or separate amp needed. We got an early sample ahead of its public debut at Audio Advice Live and put it through real listening tests. Here's our full breakdown.
Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Is Being Challenged in Court.
Paramount's deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery is now facing a lawsuit from a group of states. This guide breaks down what's actually being challenged, which streaming services and channels are involved, and what it could mean for your subscriptions down the road.
Streaming Services Are Adding AI Labels to Your Music
A coalition of music industry groups just proposed a system for labeling AI-generated songs, and TIDAL already rolled out its own version this month. This guide breaks down what the new tags actually cover, how different streaming services are handling AI music, and what it means for your listening.
Soundbar or Separate Home Theater System: Which Is Right for You?
Not sure whether a soundbar, a full home theater system, or a pair of powered speakers is right for you? We break down what each option actually delivers, from dialogue clarity and music performance to room size, budget, and setup, so you can pick what actually fits your room.
Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Diamond D5 Overview
Bowers & Wilkins just launched the 800 Series Diamond D5, and this is not a small update. New Signature-derived motors, all-new Space Frame Bracing, and a reworked 804 midrange enclosure headline the changes. Here's what's new, how it sounds, and full pricing across every model in the range.
Eversolo T10 Streaming Transport
Eversolo's T10 is a reference-class streaming transport built to match the Z10 in size and finish, with an 8.6-inch touchscreen, 2.5G Ethernet, SFP fiber networking, and an external 10/25 MHz clock input that pairs with the new C10 master clock for ultimate timing precision.
Onkyo Muse Series Integrated Amplifiers
The Onkyo Muse Y-40 and Y-50 pack a network streamer, DAC, phono preamp, and amplifier into a single chassis under four inches tall. Here's what separates the two models and which one belongs in your room.
Rega Planar 6 RS Edition Turntable
The Rega Planar 6 RS Edition turntable takes the practical Planar 6 platform and upgrades it with the RB880 tonearm, Nd9 moving magnet cartridge, Reference EBLT belts, and a premium aluminum finish. See why we think this may be the best version of the Planar 6 yet.
