Harman Kardon Amp Handles High Speaker Loads Harman Kardon’s latest integrated stereo amplifier is claimed to improve transient accuracy and phase linearity while delivering power that can handle even the most demanding loudspeaker loads.
ASR Amps For High-End Users ASR’s integrated amplifiers are best described as a main amplifier with input selector and level control. The ASR range consists of two series of integrated units the Emitter I and II, plus the Mini Basis and Basis Exclusive pre-amps.
Power Protector Steals Thunder Thor’s PS10 Power Station may look unobtrusive, bland even, yet it probably does more to protect digital technology than anything else on the market. Like an electronic sieve, this little beauty gets rid of all the annoying humming, buzzing and power spikes, that can quickly turn your listening experience into the equivalent of fingernails on a blackboard, and your equipment into nothing more than an expensive white elephant. And it comes courtesy of Western Australia.
NAD Launches Ultimate Amp Separates Separate components in your AV kit offer greater flexibility in creating the ultimate system set up. NAD is catering to this market with its new tuner/surround sound pre-amp and matching multi-channel power amp combo which it claims is the 'ultimate' in home theatre kit.
Fatman Launches Mothership Amplifier The latest amplifier from Fatman, aptly named the Mothership, promises to be a veritable powerhouse, pumping out 200 watts per channel.
World Smallest Mobile Amp The new Iasus Mobile Amp Sound System claims to be the world’s smallest and lightest Hi-fi amplifier for portable devices.
Supercharge Your Speaker System If you have forked out for a great speaker system, but you want to get a little more oomph out of the amp, Musical Fidelity has come up with a neat solution – the 550K Supercharger.
Palm-Size Stereo Amp Unveiled A new palm-size stereo amplifier has hit our shores, with maker, Trends Audio, claiming it offers high-fidelity sound at a compact size and price.
Buyers Guide: Stereo Amplifiers If you are looking at buying a stereo amplifier, but are not sure which is the best option for you, look no further than this installment of the SmartHouse buyers guide. We cover the ins and outs of what you need to know before buying a top notch integrated or pre/power amp as well as links to reviews of our favorite players.
NAD Updates 3020 Amp NAD has offered the latest updated version of its acclaimed 3020 amplifier, the C325BEE.
NAD Two-Channel Bruiser The NAD M3 packs two channels of audio grunt your ears are going to love.
Sonos Releases Competitive Bundle Sonos and Playback Systems have announced the new Sonos ZonePlayer 80 Bundle, an easy way to turn your favorite audio equipment into a wireless, multi-room digital music system.
Onkyo Goes Two Channel After many years of producing home theatre components, Onkyo has returned to its hi-fi roots and released a new range of two-channel devices.
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