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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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