http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/links Latest links, updated every five minutes http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/603244.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:07:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/hemag/reviews/21416 McIntosh is commemorating its 60th anniversary with 120 sets of its legendary C22 stereo preamplifier and MC75 monoblock power amplifiers for the U. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:05:29 -0500 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/602367.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/hemag/reviews/21414 The Reference Series is Marantz's no-holds-barred line of audio components, which includes several amps, preamps, integrated amps, control amps and disc players. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:41:34 -0500 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/601954.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:59:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/receivers/723 Over the past few years, Class D amps have been gaining in popularity for many reasons including their much smaller size, their incredibly high efficiency, and the much smaller amount of heat that they put off compared to a standard Class A, AB, or B amplifier. More and more high end audio companies such as Rotel, Bel Canto and PS Audio have come out with Class D products that offer high performance in a much smaller form factor than was possible with standard amplifier technologies. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/601700.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:06:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/power-amplifiers/713 Class D switching amplifiers are more and more common. Manufactures have made great strides in overcoming the high-frequency shortcomings found in the early models. Rotel in particular has been involved with this technology for a few years, with a significant portion of their line-up now using this. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/hemag/articles/21395 The solution for an exceptionally large theater: towering speakers and towering amplifiers, all artfully concealed. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:03:11 -0500 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/600229.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:12:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/power-amplifiers/697 In 1997, McCormack Audio was purchased by Conrad-Johnson, known primarily for their fine tube amps and preamps. A new line of McCormack amplifiers and preamplifiers has since been refined and updated. Dont mistake this McCormack Audio with the older version from California. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/598180.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:22:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/hemag/reviews/21367 Ditch the transistors and go tubing with old-fashioned, oh-so-analog vacuum tube audio gear from Peachtree Audio and Fatman. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:18:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/surround-sound-processors/704 The first receiver that I remember having in the house was a classic Marantz model. Unfortunately I was too young back then to realize the quality of that component, or even recognize the name, and at some point that receiver was replaced with a much more generic, mass market model with newer features. I am old enough now to know the impact that the name Marantz has on the A/V community, and just about everyone realizes that it commands respect. Here, we review their new AV8003 A/V processor and MM8003 eight-channel power amplifier. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/172645 Just a few years ago, 2.1 speaker systems--those that use small, left and right satellites for higher frequencies plus a larger subwoofer/amplifier component... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:50:12 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/592518.html Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:14:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/592333.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:56:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/591824.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:34:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/591787.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:13:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/hemag/reviews/21303 "See me, touch me, hear me! Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:53:14 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/preamplifiers/689 Emotiva's new USP-1 stereo preamplifier, at $399, sets a new standard in performance in low priced components. Besides the standard full range outputs, this preamp offers a split output where you can adjust the low-pass frequency for one (which goes to your subwoofer) and the high-pass frequency for the other (which goes to your main power amplifier). This allows you to essentially bi-amplify, and with the low frequencies removed from the high-passed output, your power amplifier will run more efficiantly, not having to waste power on low frequencies that your speakers cannot reproduce. And, they toss in a phono stage that has both MC and MM settings. This may mark the beginning of phono stages being a standard part of stereo preamplifiers, rather than having to purchase an outboard phono stage. Long live LP's! Oh, there's a headphone jack too. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/surround-sound-processors/680 In Part 1 of Flagship Home Theater, I covered the video side with Anthems LTX-500 LCoS 1080p projector and the Black Diamond II screen from SI Screens. Now lets look at the other half of the home theater equation the sound. To round out my Flagship Home Theater experience, I installed the Anthem Statement D2v AV Processor and A5 Multichannel Amplifier. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/587978.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:30:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/587703.html Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:13:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/power-amplifiers/673 Bryston Ltd. is a Canadian company which has been designing and manufacturing audio equipment for over 35 Years. While there are many companies competing in their market, Brystons gear is coveted by enthusiasts and professionals alike. They have earned the reputation of providing bullet-proof reliability, high performance and value. Bystons value is not due to a bargain basement price. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0400