TiVo Bolt Vox DVR and Streamer Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $200-$500 plus service plan AT A GLANCEPlus Voice-assisted search and channel changes Skip button for vaulting commercials QuickView feature Minus Voice control...
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PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $3,000 AT A GLANCEPlus Outstanding sound quality Very high standard of fit, finish, and industrial design Generally excellent ergonomics with well-conceived app...
View ArticleMoon 390 Network Player/Preamplifier Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $5,300 AT A GLANCEPlus Excellent sound quality Strong feature set Good ergonomics and control app Minus Pricey THE VERDICT Simaudio's Moon 390 is a high-res...
View ArticleCary Audio DMS-550 Network Audio Player Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $5,495 AT A GLANCEPlus Impressive sound quality Extensive feature set Flexible control app Minus Limited remote control IR range Pricey THE VERDICT With its...
View ArticleZappiti 4K HDR Media System Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $4,739 (as tested) AT A GLANCEPlus Easy setup and installation Sleek, attractive user interface Scalable—can add other rooms as needed Minus Does not retain HDR...
View ArticleNAD C 658 Network Audio Player/Preamplifier Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $1,649 AT A GLANCEPlus Great sound quality Onboard Dirac Live room correction Well-designed control app Minus Overly busy remote control THE VERDICT NAD's...
View ArticleTiVo EDGE DVR Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $400 + service fees (varies by plan) AT A GLANCEPlus Supports 4K/HDR, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Voice-activated search Terrific program guide Minus High...
View ArticleOSD Black SRT4 Streaming Media Server Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $649 AT A GLANCEPlus Unbeatable price point Supports major streaming services Good connectivity options Minus Analog audio quality Occasional lockups THE VERDICT...
View ArticleKaleidescape Strato S 4K Ultra HD Movie Player Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $5,995 ($8,995 as reviewed) AT A GLANCEPlus Outstanding interface and ease-of-use Movie store offers 4K titles not available on disc No A/V quality compromise...
View ArticleNAD Masters M33 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $4,999 AT A GLANCEPlus Reference-quality power and D-to-A conversion Excellent on-board phono section Onboard Dirac Live room correction Minus Coarse “app”...
View ArticleCambridge Audio Evo 150 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $3,000 AT A GLANCEPlus Excellent sound quality Impressive power in a small package Extensive feature set Minus So-so headphone preamp Lacks room correction...
View ArticleKaleidescape Compact Terra 12TB Movie Server Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $10,995 (as tested) AT A GLANCEPlus Compact form factor—fits in standard-width rack space with Strato C player Significantly boosts movie download speed Minus...
View ArticleHiFi Rose RS150 Streaming DAC Review
PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $4,995 AT A GLANCEPlus Outstanding performance and build quality Stunning 14.9-inch high-def color touchscreen Highly customizable operation HDMI ports for...
View ArticleYour Tunes Anywhere: Roon Releases 2.0 and ARC Mobile App
Roon is an impressive software music playback system that runs as a core (i.e. server) on a dedicated PC in your home, which you can access from various playback devices. It allows you to merge...
View ArticleA Marriage Made in Movie Heaven
Hands On with the Kaleidescape Strato C Movie Player and Terra 48TB Movie Server Reviewing A/V products began as a hobby that led to some paid gigs starting 16 years ago. Years of reviewing fantastic...
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