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Last Updated: 08/23/2010 04:36:01 PM UTC

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Hands-on Review: ARCAM's rDAC

Hands-on Review: ARCAM's rDAC

People refer to the ‘70s as the golden age of audio because that's when the goal was to reproduce the original music event as truthfully as possible. For true audiophiles (who were a lot easier to find back then), the only question was, does this cable, component, phono cartridge, or speaker arrangement make the system sound more real?

Robert Franner Published: 08/23/2010 04:36:01 PM UTC

 

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Hands-On Review: Yamaha neoHD YMC-500 and YMC-700 Media Controllers

Hands-On Review: Yamaha neoHD YMC-500 and YMC-700 Media Controllers

Yamaha's new neoHD media controllers are a brand-new class of product, groundbreaking in many respects. Many people who feel stymied by home theatre, digital media and the 1,000-channel universe may find that this little component helps tame those mysteries.

 

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 07/04/2010 08:34:21 PM UTC

Hands-on Review: LG BD-590 Blu-ray Player/Media Server

Hands-on Review: LG BD-590 Blu-ray Player/Media Server

On the surface, LG's BD-590 looks like a standard-issue Blu-ray player.But it also has a 250GB hard drive and wireless networking, allowing it to function as a music server, photo viewer and YouTube client, among other things. For a retail price of $400, that's quite a package.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 06/01/2010 10:48:08 AM UTC

Hands-on Review: Pioneer VSX-1020 A/V Receiver

Hands-on Review: Pioneer VSX-1020 A/V Receiver

This is a very good-sounding, very capable A/V receiver that offers great performance on both movies and music. What sets it apart are itsunique networking features, which will appeal to anyone who's into digital music.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 05/24/2010 04:02:34 PM UTC

Hands-on Test: Noise-Cancelling Headphones from Bose, Nokia and Sennheiser

Hands-on Test: Noise-Cancelling Headphones from Bose, Nokia and Sennheiser

For several years, Bose's QuietComfort series has been the gold standard of noise-cancelling phones. Recently, a couple of interesting competing models have appeared, both with a feature yet not available from Bose: Bluetooth connectivity.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 05/12/2010 11:23:41 AM UTC

Hands-On Review: XM SkyDock

Hands-On Review: XM SkyDock

There's no question that satellite radio is compelling. It's commercial-free music in a multi-verse of channels that cater to those with discerning tastes and eclectic needs. Few would turn it down if it were free.

Kris Abel Published: 01/21/2010 04:57:44 PM UTC

Hands-on Review: Pioneer XW-NAS3 iPod Sound System

Hands-on Review: Pioneer XW-NAS3 iPod Sound System

As an audio device, the Pioneer XW-NAS3 iPod speaker system is a very respectable performer. But its video capabilities are what set it apart; and in that respect, this is a groundbreaking product

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 12/22/2009 04:25:33 PM UTC

Hands-On Review: Yamaha TSX-130 Desktop Audio System

Hands-On Review: Yamaha TSX-130 Desktop Audio System

If you're looking for an attractively styled, versatile, good-sounding iPod sound system for bedroom, study or other small space, the Yamaha TSX-130 will fill the bill beautifully.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 12/01/2009 09:56:55 AM UTC

Hands-On Review: Sonos ZonePlayer S5 Wireless Music System

 Hands-On Review: Sonos ZonePlayer S5 Wireless Music System

This affordable all-in-one wireless music player player, and Sonos' new iPhone/iPod app, are two great additions to a superb digital whole-house music system.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 11/28/2009 11:40:13 AM UTC

Hands-On Review: Denon AVR-4310CI Audio-Video Receiver

Hands-On Review: Denon AVR-4310CI Audio-Video Receiver

This is the third-from-the-top model in Denon's receiver lineup.  Power rating is 7x130 watts, and retail price is $2,699.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 10/29/2009 11:49:46 AM UTC

Hands-On Review: Arcam AVR600 Audio-Video Receiver

Hands-On Review: Arcam AVR600 Audio-Video Receiver

Based in Cambridge, U.K., Arcam (A&R Cambridge) is a designer and manufacturer of high-end audiophile gear.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 10/29/2009 10:45:32 AM UTC

Denon Celebrates 100 Years and a legacy of Firsts: Part 1 of 3

Denon Celebrates 100 Years and a legacy of Firsts: Part 1 of 3 + see more videos