The Badwater features a three-voice overdrive, four-band EQ, optical compressor and both XLR and 1/4” outputs to give you the option of sending it direct or through an amp When you purchase through ...

R = 10k ohms; less than 0.1db deviation from 20hz to 20khz. For 10k ohms in parallel with 10,000 picofarads of capacitance, 0.1db down at 20khz. The above measurement represents the unit driving 50' ...

Review: The Emotiva UMC-200 AV preamp/processor offers benchmark performance. For under $600, you get the latest HD audio format support, analog audio path for purists and fast HDMI switching. Emotiva ...

Finnish bass ace Darkglass Electronics has unveiled its first plugin, the Ultra Series bass preamp, designed with Neural DSP. Following six months of development, Darkglass reckons Neural has ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

Understand the basic audio components of a Hi-Fi stereo system so you know what to look for when shopping for audiophile equipment. Amplifier. Amp. Preamp. Integrated amp. Phono stage. Tube amplifier.

Marantz and Denon AVR owners now have a very effective tool for dealing with bass issues in their rooms. Dirac Live Bass Control is now available for download at a cost. Most consumers pay very little ...