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AMPED 2400 800 Watt(?) Stereo Amplifier Review

Our review of the 400 watt/ch AMPED 2400 Stereo Amplifier revealed bench numbers that didn’t match the claims. It delivers clean sound, but the build feels more like a DIY project than a $6K component.

by Gene DellaSala — October 19, 2025 10:00 in Audio Amplifier Reviews

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Denon, Marantz, and Classé Announce A New Era ‘Powered by HEOS’

The wireless music platform HEOS is launching a new brand identity and a refreshed app. Compatible products from partner brands Denon, Marantz, and Classé will now be labeled as “Powered by HEOS.”

by Jacob Green — October 22, 2025 00:00 in AV News

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AV News

### Denon, Marantz, and Classé Announce A New Era ‘Powered by HEOS’

Jacob Green — October 22, 2025 00:00

The wireless music platform HEOS is launching a new brand identity and a refreshed app. Compatible products from partner brands Denon, Marantz, and Classé will now be labeled as “Powered by HEOS.”

Bookshelf Speaker Reviews Review

### Fluance Ri71 Powered Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review

James Larson — October 15, 2025 00:30

We reviewed the $499/pair Fluance Ri71 powered Bluetooth bookshelf speakers—an audiophile-grade option for music lovers seeking a high-fidelity alternative to soundbars. But is there a catch?

AV News

### Legacy Audio Named Exclusive Sound Sponsor For T.H.E. Film Festival

Tony Leotta — October 15, 2025 12:45

Legacy Audio is confirmed to be the exclusive sound sponsor for the T.H.E. Film Festival, which will take place as part of the Total HiFi Experience Show in New York, Oct 24-26, 2025.

Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD Player Reviews Preview

### Magnetar MKII Series Blu‑ray Players ‑ The New Oppo?

Jacob Green — October 12, 2025 00:00

Magnetar has announced new versions of its high-end Blu-ray players. The UDP900MKII ($3,299.99) and UDP800MKII ($1,799.99) will arrive later this year with upgrades across the board. Read on.

AV News

### ROCKTOBER Giveaway: Win a Rocksteady Portable 2.1 Stereo System!

Wayde Robson — October 07, 2025 00:00

WIN a Rocksteady Stadium Portable Bluetooth 2.1 Stereo system by Rocksteady Audio, carrying case included. Our ROCKTOBER giveaway is FREE to enter, but Halloween night at 11:59pm, entry will disappear!

Floorstanding Speaker Reviews Preview

### Focal $69K DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA Active Wireless Speakers Preview

Jacob Green — October 09, 2025 00:00

The Focal DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA ($69K/pair) is an active wireless streaming speaker with four 8" woofers, a 6.5" mid, 1" Beryllium tweeter, and 500 watts of Naim amplification for stunning wireless sound.

AV News

### Dirac Live ART ‑ Active Room Treatment Available on Denon/Marantz AVRs!

Jacob Green — October 06, 2025 00:00

Dirac Live ART is now available on select Denon and Marantz AVRs and processors sharing a key feature discussed in this article. A Dirac Live ART license costs $299 for current Dirac Live and DLBC users.

Audio Amplifier Reviews Review

### Marantz Link 10n Streaming 2.1CH Hi‑Fi Preamp Review

Gene DellaSala — September 27, 2025 18:00

The Marantz Link 10n 2.1CH streaming preamp delivers reference performance, stunning looks, and rich, engaging musicality—an ideal high-end hi-fi hub for discerning audiophiles of digital or analog music.

AV News

### What We Know About Dolby Vision 2 So Far

Jacob Green — October 02, 2025 00:10

After more than a decade, Dolby Vision is getting its first major update. Dolby Vision 2 uses “powerful and intelligent technologies” to deliver picture quality enhancements beyond just HDR.

Soundbars and Surround Sound Reviews Preview

### KEF Aims High With $2,500 5.1.2 XIO Soundbar

Jacob Green — September 23, 2025 16:00

KEF’s first-ever soundbar, the new XIO, is a 5.1.2-channel system supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Sony 360 Reality Audio—packed with advanced tech including all-new Uni-Q MX driver arrays.

AV News

### ‘Apollo 13’ Launches Into IMAX Theaters For One Week Only

Jacob Green — September 22, 2025 15:50

Apollo 13 is coming to IMAX theaters near you. This limited re-release runs from Sept 19-25 to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary. Apollo 13 has never been shown in its entirety in the IMAX format.

Subwoofer Reviews Review

### MartinLogan Dynamo 12 Subwoofer Review

James Larson — September 13, 2025 08:40

In our review, the MartinLogan Dynamo 12 subwoofer proved to be a powerful 800W 12" sealed sub with ARC room correction, app control, wireless connectivity, deep accurate bass and it excelled with music.

AV News

### Spotify Premium Is Lossless Listening At Last, But with Caveats?

Jacob Green — September 15, 2025 00:00

After years of delays, Spotify is finally rolling out lossless audio quality to subscribers of its Premium plan. Lossless audio is offered via FLAC, but it maxes out at 24-bit/44.1kHz. Any caveats?

Bookshelf Speaker Reviews Preview

### The DALI KUPID Bookshelf Speaker Promises ‘True Hi‑Fi Sound’ For $600

Jacob Green — September 10, 2025 00:00

DALI KUPID bookshelf speaker ($600/pair) packs high-end Danish sound into a compact, colorful design. Just 1" from the wall, it delivers big performance and superb value—premium audio made affordable.

AV News

### Hi‑Fi Hotels: The Audiophile Vacation Destination

Jacob Green — September 02, 2025 18:00

Could Hi-Fi Hotels be the next trend? We look at the Central Station Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee and the hotel Il Sereno Lago Di Como in Italy to see their audiophile-quality systems for hi-fi listen.

Bookshelf Speaker Reviews Review

### RBH Sound 55‑ir LCR Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review

James Larson — September 01, 2025 12:00

RBH Sound's 55-ir LCR speaker ($1,600/pair) packs a big punch from a reasonable size. Two beefy 5.25" woofers and an AMT tweeter in a dual ported cabinet make this a wildly dynamic bookshelf speaker!

AV News

### Ascendo’s New 100" Infrasonic Subs: The World’s Largest?

Jacob Green — August 26, 2025 11:10

Great Scott! Ascendo Immersive Audio unveiled the THE64 SUB PRO and the world’s largest 100" subwoofer, THE100 SUB PRO—sealed, passive beasts built to deliver earth-shaking infrasonic bass.

Floorstanding Speaker Reviews Preview

### GoldenEar T44 Hybrid Tower Speaker Overview

Jacob Green — August 25, 2025 12:35

The New GoldenEar T44 ($4,900–$5,300/pair) is a slim, compact floor-stander with powered bass. It's the first new GoldenEar speaker since PML Sound International’s acquisition; we give our impressions.

AV News

### Prince – Sign O’ The Times’ To Be Released in IMAX, Opening August 29th

Jacob Green — August 22, 2025 09:00

The 1987 film Prince – Sign O’ The Times is getting a global theatrical release in IMAX theaters on August 29th, 2025. This newly-restored film shows Prince at his creative peak.

Headphone Reviews Preview

### Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 ANC Headphone Review: Bluetooth 5.3 Futurism in a Worthy Upgrade

Wayde Robson — August 17, 2025 00:40

We reviewed the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless ANC Headphone. Premium noise canceling & audiophile sound w/ 5-band EQ. Upcoming updates add spatial audio, Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio LC3 codec & Auracas

AV News

### Tim Burton's ‘Batman’ and ‘Batman Returns’ In Dolby Cinema Theaters For One Night Only!

Jacob Green — August 19, 2025 09:00

Tim Burton’s 1989 masterpiece Batman is coming back to the big screen for one night only. On August 25th, both films will be presented in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at an AMC theater near you!

AV Gadget Reviews Review

### Denon DP‑3000NE Turntable Review

Xavier Burgos (Captain Analogue) — August 11, 2025 10:00

In our review of the Denon DP-3000NE, we found it fully redefines the $2.5–$3K turntable class, fusing vintage charm & modern tech for precise, rich, and truly fatigue-free analog bliss.

Trade Show Coverage

### Audio Advice 2025 Show Demo Report

Gene DellaSala — August 07, 2025 00:00

Audio Advice Live 2025 continues to deliver for the 4th year in a row. Find out which demo rooms stood out the most, featuring Focal, B&W;, Polk, Sony, MartinLogan, MoFi, JTR, SVS, Trinnov, and many more.

Audio Amplifier Reviews Preview

### NAD Introduces the Masters M33 V2 Integrated & M23 V2 Power Amplifier

Jacob Green — August 09, 2025 00:00

NAD announced the M33 V2 BluOS Streaming Amp ($7,199) and the M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier ($4,999). The M33 V2 gets a better DAC and Dirac Live Bass Control option; the M23 V2 gets improvements too.

Trade Show Coverage

### Audio Advice Live 2025 Steps it Up w BIGGER Demo Experience Rooms!

Jacob Green — August 02, 2025 11:00

Audio Advice Live show is back on August 1–3, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina & will have over 60 experience rooms and 12 immersive Dolby Atmos theater systems. Watch our Youtube for full coverage.

Audio Amplifier Reviews Preview

### New JBL Synthesis SMA Series Multichannel Amps Now Shipping

Jacob Green — July 23, 2025 00:00

The JBL Synthesis SMA-4750 and SMA-8300 Class D amplifiers promise high power and performance, and system-friendly flexibility for luxury home theaters. Both amps are bridgeable for almost 4X power.

AV News

### Focal Diva Utopia Gloss Finishes, IsoAcoustics Unveils GAIA Neo Feet

Jacob Green — July 29, 2025 00:00

Focal has introduced three new high-gloss finish options for the Diva Utopia active streaming speakers. IsoAcoustics has introduced upgraded versions of its GAIA isolation feet. Read on to learn more.

Subwoofer Reviews Review

### MartinLogan Abyss 10 Subwoofer Review

James Larson — July 14, 2025 00:00

MartinLogan Abyss 10 Review: This $1,899 powered subwoofer packs 800W, a 10" driver, and dual radiators into a compact 15" cube and Anthem ARC room correction. Can this sub really deliver deep bass?

AV News

### Pioneer Splits From Premium Audio Company

Jacob Green — July 28, 2025 08:00

Pioneer and PAC ended their partnership after acquisitions by automotive-focused firms. Will Pioneer and Onkyo AVRs now diverge in premium home theater audio tech?

Headphone Reviews Preview

### Focal Bathys MG ANC Headphone Review: Evolution of Mg Precision

Wayde Robson — July 03, 2025 00:00

Focal Bathys MG with Bluetooth ANC headphones hits the hi-fi wireless scene with serious upgrades—our review breaks down whether this pure-MG successor is an evolution or a revolution.

AV News

### New ‘Pure Audio Streaming’ Service Promises Lossless Immersive Audio via AURO‑3D

Jacob Green — July 22, 2025 00:25

Set to launch July 25, 2025, Pure Audio Streaming will be the first to offer immersive, lossless hi-res audio streaming using AURO-3D. Does it stand a chance?

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