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
CategoryAmplifiers & Separates
Amplifiers and Separates, amps, pre-amps and multichannel and stereo amplifiers without tuners
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
Denon PMA-50 Amplifier with DAC and Bluetooth
Denon is expanding into a new Hi-Fi series, and they’re starting with the PMA-50 Stereo Amplifier. This new Denon amp has been designed to satisfy serious Hi-Fi listeners Continue Reading
Audiogurus Answers: What is an Amplifier?
Answering the question “What is an amplifier?” is is a little like trying to explain what “locomotion” means. Are you talking about trains? A vehicle? The act Continue Reading
