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The AV8003 signals Marantz’s re-emergence into the ultra-competitive AV separates market. At $2,599, the AV8003 is one of the less expensive surround sound processors, positioned to attract those on the verge of buying separates or considering one of today’s uber-receivers, but who prioritize sound quality over bells and whistles. Utilizing a separate [...]

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In the world of cars, any make and model will get you where you need to go. Some will get you there faster, and others will get you there in style. However, only a select few exude an air of sophistication and grace.

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Rotel has long had a reputation for building high-quality electronics for reasonable prices. Until recently, I owned a Rotel RB-976 multichannel, multizone amplifier that I used for several years in a variety of functions in my home audio systems. (I sold it only a few months ago, before moving halfway across the country.) The [...]

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I have many pleasant memories of Pittsford, New York. During the years I was a graduate student at the University of Rochester, I often bicycled down the towpath of the Erie Canal, which runs through Pittsford, ate at the trendy restaurants, and bought fresh fruit, vegetables, and pumpkins at the farm stands just outside of [...]

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All of this leads to an amplifier with some impressive specifications, including a 250-watt power rating — the first 30 in class A — that doubles as impedance is halved.” “Let’s start with the EI transformer — a 55-pound handmade power plant. Instead of having a core wound from round copper wire, as is usual, [...]

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A two-chassis ‘no-compromise’ single-ended amplifier that uses an esoteric direct-heated triode output tube. The separate power supply has six 12AX3 tubes as rectifiers and a custom-designed and -built transformer. The circuit outputs 32 watts a healthy amount of power for a SET amp. Input is either single-ended RCA or pseudo-balanced XLR, and speaker connections are [...]

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A fully featured line-up of multi-channel receivers can accommodate every listening taste and virtually every conceivable budget. Whether you prefer to experience home theater in DTS or Dolby Digital surround sound or just to enjoy flawless reproduction of your music, Sherwood provides the features that will enhance your listening experience now and for years to [...]

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It’s All Inside. For all your entertainment needs. Motorola’s DCP501 Home Theater System is the world’s first fully integrated home entertainment system. Contained within a convenient, space-saving design, Motorola’s DCP501 combines a DCT2000 interactive digital cable receiver, a DVD/CD/MP3 player and audio/video digital receiver with 5×100 watts per channel and an AM/FM stereo receiver; the [...]

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in a bold attempt to reinvigorate the VTL line, Luke has made another foray into the Wagnerian sphere. The result is the massive and spectacular sounding 800-watt Siegfried monoblock amplifier. The first thing that should be said about the Siegfried is that it marks quite a break with past VTL amplifiers. It represents an audacious [...]

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The C-265 is a stereo control center designed for impeccable sound quality. It incorporates a wealth of prestigious Accuphase technology, such as balanced signal transmission and current feedback line amplifier stages. In its standard configuration, the C-265 offers a versatile array of line-level inputs, but by installing the optional analog disc board in a dedicated [...]

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