Whole Home Audio Amps and Power
It’s not uncommon to want to distribute audio throughout your home, but how do you do it? There are several ways to look at whole-home Continue Reading
CategoryAmplifiers & Separates
Amplifiers and Separates, amps, pre-amps and multichannel and stereo amplifiers without tuners
How Much Amplifier Power Do I Need?
It’s a common question: “How much amplifier power do I need?” We get asked all the time about power requirements to drive anything from large Continue Reading
Understanding DSP and Surround Sound Modes
A lot of our articles have to do with choosing the right product or setting it up properly, but sometimes you need to know how Continue Reading
How to Calibrate Surround Sound Levels
I notice many things when listening to various surround sound systems. One thing I notice quickly is any disparity in either the subwoofer levels or Continue Reading
Will Adding a Separate Amplifier Make My Speakers Sound Better?
"Audiophiles" say that adding a separate amplifier will improve your speaker's sound. We say amplifiers are the spinning rims of the AV world! Continue Reading
Optoma NuForce MCA20 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier
Optoma recently took the NuForce brand into its lineup and has just released the NuForce MCA20 Multichannel Amplifier. The MCA20 is an 8-channel power amplifier that’s Continue Reading
Yamaha CX-A5000 Processor Won’t Get Atmos
My first AV receiver was a Yamaha. It was the RX-V3000—a beast of a machine that I waited a long time to purchase. It had, Continue Reading
Marantz AV8802 Dolby Atmos Processor
The new Marantz AV8802 Dolby Atmos Processor is their flagship A/V preamplifier that brings the line up to date with class-leading features and even the ability Continue Reading
