Let’s face it. We live in a world of instant gratification. Status quo doesn’t keep us complacent for long. Even when we’ve got great material possessions, we demand newer and better all the time. We ...

Stereo reproduction in the fifties morphed from separates built by small high-end manufacturers like Saul Marantz to entrepreneurs like Sidney Harman who is credited with marketing the first receiver.

Welcome to the Year in Review, where we’re rewinding the clock on an entire year’s worth of coverage to highlight the notable and under-the-radar product releases that crossed our desk in 2024. Here’s ...

If you're looking to ditch your giant AV receiver for a compact stereo amp, the NAD D 3020 is the one to get. Matthew Moskovciak Senior Associate Editor / Reviews - Home theater Covering home audio ...

In fact, 2025 was a pretty disappointing year for new AVRs, as new reveals were slim to none. Sony, Denon, JBL, Arcam and ...

Bluetooth 4.2 Connectivity – Your Portable Bluetooth Micro Amplifier Will Connect Effortlessly To Your Smart Device, Will Remember Past Paired Devices For Instant Connectivity And Maintain A Strong ...

Part 1 of 7 about vintage audio covers the basics of vintage hifi amplifiers, receivers and preamps. Learn what to look for and what to avoid, along with some money saving tips. Our 7-part podcast ...

Your old receiver still has value.

August 4, 2008 Of all the equipment we use in our hi-fi and home theater systems, the thing that’s changed the least over the past 20 years is the speaker. After all, there’s only so many ways you can ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

The fields of electromagnetic interference (EMI) test and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test go hand-in-hand, providing measurements, debugging, precompliance, and full compliance testing for a ...

The perennial AVR or separates question has always had AV enthusiasts scratching their heads. The same conundrum faces hi-fi aficionados in the two-channel world. But for the purposes of this article, ...