If you’ve wondered what a preamplifier is, what it exactly does, and whether your audio setup is missing one, we’ve got the ...

Like its Amp and Amp Pro before it, the Amp Ultra is a “just add speaker” hi-fi component that can turn most pairs of passive ...

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You could argue that the integrated amplifier is arguably the most critical component in modern hi-fi. It combines a power amplifier, a built-in phono preamplifier (which you need to connect a ...

I suspect a substantial number of people have an old pair of speakers sitting in storage: hand-me-downs from a family member, perhaps, or the remnants of a stereo of their youth. Such speakers can be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. This article is more than 6 years old. Analog audio is having a ...

Can you really build a high-end audio system with vinyl playback around the Arylic H50 Network Amplifier? Affordability and flexibility are key factors for consumers looking to build a desktop or home ...

The EMP VT-40.2 tube amp and 41-SE/B speaker system was truly a delight to review. It's ability to transform your PC desktop into a high end audiophile rig on a shoestring budget is without peer. The ...

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Upgrading car audio enhances driving comfort and enjoyment, not just loudness or bass. Prioritize goals, budget, and each component—speakers, subwoofers, amps, wiring, and tuning matter. Professional ...