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iFi’s updated flagship headphone amplifier retains its selectable solid-state and tube stages while adding wider gain steps, revised IEMatch attenuation, a VU meter and deeper app control.
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Rotel Expands Michi Prestige Series With P430 and S430 Amplifiers
The Michi Prestige P430 preamplifier and S430 stereo power amplifier add a flexible separates option to Rotel’s flagship component range.
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Esoteric N-01XE Brings Grandioso-Derived Digital Technology to the 01 Series
The flagship Esoteric N-01XE network DAC combines in-house digital conversion, extensive power-supply isolation and copper or optical network connectivity.
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The Bluesound Pulse Sub is a compact wireless active subwoofer featuring dual opposed 6.5-inch woofers, 350-watt amplification and BluOS integration.
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Vincent SA-32MK Brings Bluetooth to Its Hybrid Tube Preamplifier
The Vincent SA-32MK combines an established tube-and-transistor preamplifier circuit with Bluetooth streaming and extensive analog connectivity.
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Castle Acoustics Expands Its British-Made Speaker Range With Tintagel and Walmer
Castle Acoustics has added four British-made loudspeakers across its new Tintagel and Walmer ranges, combining in-house acoustic engineering with handcrafted,…
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