Tag archive: Amplifier

The battle over audio-video receivers (AVRs) versus separate components has been raging for quite some time now. That being the case, there is no shortage of published opinion on the topic. The thing is, consumer demand has a funny way of inspiring radical changes in technology and, in the world of home audio and home theater, that phenomenon has resulted in some pretty dramatic advancement in AVRs. The distinction that exists between AVRs and… Read More

Audio Technica has developed a little device we like to call a “two-fer.” This two for one, aka “two-fer,” comes in the sleek form of Audio Technica’s new AT-HA35i headphones amplifier that also serves as an iPod dock. The new combo device includes a D/A converter that supports 192 kHz/24bit audio, a max output of 440mWx2 for headphones, 20-20kHz frequency response and support for 32kHz, 44.1kHz, as well as 48kHz sampling.

Onkyo has broken the mold and introduced a two-channel CD player and amplifier dedicated to the audiphile community. The DX-7555 CD player features a precision, adjustable click circuit with a tolerance of just +/- 1.5 ppm (most tolerance settings are 50ppm) which the company says produces a remarkably low jitter and high-fidelity performance. Users can manually adjust the clock frequency for a degree of sonic imaging. Other features in the… Read More

The KAV-400xi incorporates technology derived from the Full Power Balanced X Series amplifier design that increases bandwidth capability in both the preamplifier and power amplifier stages. Thisimprovement prepares the KAV-400xi for SACD source components that operate as high as 180kHz in frequency range. The KAV-400xi preamplifier section includes a precision rotary volume control that islinked to an amplifier section with 200 Watts per channel… Read More

Leading the new receiver lineup is the STR-DA9000ES, which incorporates unrivaled audio technology with a new cosmetic design and enhanced user interface for simple yet comprehensive operation. Equipped with a 7 Channel Direct Drive Digital Amplifier using Sony's® S-Master