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Mark Levinson No. 502 AV Preamplifer Reviewed
Mark Levinson is one of the biggest names in high end audio. While this unit is now discontinued it was only HDMI 1.1 compliant so will only accept the uncompressed codecs of Blu-ray via a player that will output LPCM, and it can't pass 3D video. Yes, these are downsides, but the analog audio performance of this piece is off the charts. Read Jerry Del Colliano's review of this unit here. Read More
Anthem Statement D1 AV Preamp and P5 Amplifier Reviewed
The Anthem D1 was the premier AV preamp by the Canadian manufacturer of high end audio. While lacking most if not all video, it offered excellent audio performance. There is little to want for with this higher end preamp. Read a full review here. Read More
Simaudio Moon Stargate AV Preamp and Moon Aurora-5 Amplifier Reviewed
The Sim Audio Stargate is a discontinued piece that was Sim's entrance into the home theater world. While one of the cooler looking AV preamps it only handles composite video as a top format and is pretty dated. You can read more on this piece here. Read More
Arcam FMJ AV8 AV Preamp Reviewed
The Arcam FMJ AV8 is another legacy piece, while offering Arcam's exceptional analog performance this piece is seriously dated with no HDMI switching much less decoding of the new codecs. It does have a 7.1 channel analog input so users could still use these new formats if they have Blu-ray players that can decode these formats to analog. Read More
Krell Showcase AV Preamp and 7 channel Amplifier Reviewed
The Krell Showcase is a nostalgic piece that doesn't include HDMI functionality but offers solid analog audio and video performance. It's sleek lines are classic and it's sonics are well respected. Bring a little bit of Dan D'agostino into your home theater system today. Read More
Integra Research RDC-7 AV Preamp Reviewed
Integra is the installer based version of Onkyo and the RDC-7 is a solid performer for the money in it's day. While not offering HDMI switching or decoding of the new uncompressed codecs offered by Blu-ray this is a piece built to last and you will see them around for some time. Read a full review here. Read More
Outlaw Audio Model 950 Preamp/Processor & Model 770 7-Channel Amplifier Reviewed
The Outlaw 950 is a budget offering of an AV preamp from one of this country's top discount makers. While their next HDMI AV preamp has been famously delayed and discontinued - read about the preamp that made the company famous here. Read More
Anthem AVM-20 Version 2.0 AV Preamp Reviewed
The Anthem AVM-20 offers entry-level users a taste of the high end with plenty of flexibility and control. Solid build quality and sonics have made Anthem the name they are. Audiophiles are satisfied and home theater fans are thrilled with the performance under the hood. Read More
ADA Cinema Rhapsody Mach II AV Preamp Reviewed
ADA has a long history of amplifier design and manufacturing and this foray into home theater processing was necessary. The piece is dated and won't handle HDMI but for those seeking further information about this unit you can read a full review here. Read More
Parasound Halo C 2 Surround Processor and A 51 Multi-Channel Amplifier Reviewed
Parasound is one of those companies that has been steadily churning out products that have provided intelligent engineering and great value for the money for the better part of two decades. Richard Schram, the owner, enlisted the help of renowned... Read More
