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  1. gene

    Shopping Local Audio Gear is Getting More and More Challenging

    Are you a supporter of local business'? As more and more business' go belly up from labor shortages, supply chain issues, and competition from online sources the goal of shopping local is becoming increasingly difficult. Read our editorial on how shopping local is getting more challenging and...
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    2022 Denon av-receiver models leaked

    Yea was thinking the same and that was before inflation and supply chain issues. Nothing is built to the standard of those old Denon separates. It doesn't mean the new stuff isn't as good, however. I can't wait to measure them.
  3. gene

    The Marantz "Cinema Series" "2022-2023" AV Pre-Launch Thread

    I think it has 7.1 inputs but I will ask.
  4. gene

    The Marantz "Cinema Series" "2022-2023" AV Pre-Launch Thread

    Editorial Note About the $1k Price Difference Between Cinema 40 vs Cinema 50: The Cinema 40 is designed and manufactured at their prestigious factory in Japan, a.k.a. Shirakawa Audio Works, same as the SR8015, while the Cinema 50 is manufactured in Vietnam. The Cinema 40 utilizes higher grade...
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    The Marantz "Cinema Series" "2022-2023" AV Pre-Launch Thread

    https://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/marantz-cinema-series
  6. gene

    2022 Denon av-receiver models leaked

    It's not being discontinued. It's being upgraded to 8K
  7. gene

    Mar a Lago raided by FBI

    Wow, the only thing I can think when watching this clip is Trump's brain is rotting from an untreated gonorrhea infection.
  8. gene

    2022 Denon av-receiver models leaked

    I don't see any difference from new ownership thus far. They are cranking out more new product than ever which is a good thing. Meeting with the entire Sound United crew at CEDIA next week. Looking forward!
  9. gene

    2022 Denon av-receiver models leaked

    It's official now. More news coming at CEDIA end of next week: https://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/denon-8k-avrs
  10. gene

    Bowers & Wilkins 700 New Series 3 vs 2 Listening Comparison

    Sound United recently invited us to their headquarters in Carlsbad, California for a sneak peek at Bowers & Wilkins’ new 700 S3 Series of speakers. The new 700 S3 Series comprises eight models: three floor-standing speakers; three stand-mounted speakers, and two center-channel speakers. With a...
  11. gene

    The Best Amplifier We've Ever Measured? - NAD M23

    Nope, this is the first NAD amp I've ever tested.
  12. gene

    The Best Amplifier We've Ever Measured? - NAD M23

    Gotta love the argument anytime we review a high end piece of gear that: "the same performance can be had for less money." Yet, there are very few instances where this is ever true. Also, those making such claims are rarely ever a consumer seeking the best gear and are instead seeking the...
  13. gene

    The Best Amplifier We've Ever Measured? - NAD M23

    It's all relative to where it's being amplified. Adding gain adds noise.
  14. gene

    The Best Amplifier We've Ever Measured? - NAD M23

    then enjoy your amp and don't worry about it.
  15. gene

    The Best Amplifier We've Ever Measured? - NAD M23

    Depends on the efficiency of your speakers and how closely you sit near them. I can hear hiss a few feet away with amps that measure like the Outlaw when connected to speakers > 90dB sensitivity at very low listening levels or just sitting in idle.
  16. gene

    The Best Amplifier We've Ever Measured? - NAD M23

    The Outlaw is a great value like all their amplifiers. It's noise and distortion performance aren't in the same ballpark as this NAD amp. I got 102.7dB SNR at 1 watt! The Outlaw amp according to Amir's test got about 79.5dB at 1 watt. That's a 20dB+ difference in noise. The distortion of the...
  17. gene

    The Best Amplifier We've Ever Measured? - NAD M23

    They will be higher for sure, especially since the feedback of this amp is optimized for 20kHz and below. It's not a standard test to do an FFT up at that frequency but I will look next time I do bench tests.
  18. gene

    The Best Amplifier We've Ever Measured? - NAD M23

    The difference with an amp like the Levinson is it could drive a fork and not complain. PuriFi is working on a 1kwatt module. Once that's out and implemented, I don't think any linear amp will compete with it at any price.
  19. gene

    The Best Amplifier We've Ever Measured? - NAD M23

    No that's the point. The Outlaw amp won't measure nearly as good w respect to noise and distortion. I don't know of any linear amps that would short of the $50k Levinson.
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