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Marantz MCR 60n: CDs, Vinyl, HEOS and HDMI eARC in One Amp
The Marantz MCR 60n combines a CD player, MM phono stage, HEOS streaming, HDMI eARC and optional Dirac Live in one $1,000 system. We tested how it sounds and compared it with the Marantz MODEL M1 and Denon CEOL N-12.
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Kanto Tuk G2 vs. Tuk Grand: What Changed and Which One Is Right for You
Kanto splits its flagship Tuk into two models for 2026, the familiar-sized Tuk G2 and the larger, deeper-reaching Tuk Grand, both with a redesigned cabinet and retuned electronics.
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KLH Model Four: The Speaker That Fills KLH's Biggest Gap
KLH's new Model Four borrows the Model Five's midrange and tweeter for a shallower, more affordable cabinet. We tested it side by side against the flagship Model Seven at Audio Advice Live, then took it back to our test lab. Full specs, setup tips, and listening impressions inside.
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Sonos Amp Multi: The Multi-Zone Amplifier Built for Whole-Home Audio
Sonos returns to hardware with the Amp Multi, an eight-channel amplifier built for whole-home systems. We cover the zones, the ProTune tuning suite, the fanless GaN design, what a rack install looks like in practice, and who this amp is built for before you consider one.
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AudioQuest DragonFly Copper: The Next Chapter in a Category-Defining DAC
AudioQuest's flagship dongle DAC gets its first update in seven years. The new DragonFly Copper adds a copper RF-draining case, twice the headphone power of any DragonFly before it, and 25% lower current draw, all for $50 less than Cobalt cost at launch.
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JBL Cove M1, P1, and X1 Overview
JBL enters whole home audio with three new speakers: the Cove M1, P1, and X1. We tested all three ahead of launch, including using two of them as wireless surrounds with a compatible JBL soundbar, and break down pricing, specs, and how the lineup stacks up against the competition.
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Kanto Obi3 G2 Review
Kanto's second-generation Obi3 turntable adds a closed-loop speed-correcting motor, an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control, and a heavier 12.1-pound chassis. We break down every change from the original Obi3 and which Kanto speakers pair best with it.
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Does Bi-Wiring Your Speakers Actually Do Anything?
Bi-wiring splits the tweeter and woofer signal paths to keep back-EMF from a hardworking woofer out of the delicate tweeter circuit. We break down the physics behind it, when the benefit is real and measurable, and how to tell whether your own speakers are good candidates for it.
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