ExtremA, a reference class-A DIY amplifier.
Thursday, February 22, 2007 07:30am EST
Most commercial amplifiers offer mediocre performance and distortion figures, the here presented design offers nearly immeasurable distortion levels you'll be hard pressed to find with any commercial or DIY amplifier.

NuForce revisited, Reference 9.02, no small miracle?
Tuesday, May 02, 2006 07:30am EDT
A few weeks ago we evaluated the NuForce Reference 8 amplifier which turned out to be somewhat dissapointing. Today we look at the NuForce Reference 9.02, which according to NuForce is leaps and bounds above the Reference 8, but is it?

NuForce Reference 8 amplifier, debunking the myth?
Monday, March 06, 2006 09:30am EST
NuForce' Reference amplifiers have been advertised as being the power amplifier of the year and have received awards from various magazines. We literally take one apart to investigate whether its reputation is well deserved or whether it is just another myth?

Velleman K8020 high-end tube preamplifier.
Thursday, February 23, 2006 08:30am EST
Preamplifiers come in all shapes and sizes, most feature transistors or integrated circuits, a few of them however use vacuum tubes. We take a closer look at Velleman's K8020 tube preamplifier kit and detail how to extract every last bit of performance from it.

Believe the Hypex, class-D DIY amplifier
Thursday, December 08, 2005 07:30am EST
Amplifiers in kit form have been available for years, now Hypex enters the market with kits based on class-D technology that offer outstanding features and sound quality. We take a closer look and construct an amplifier using Hypex's UcD400 amplifier modules.

The Silverado, a small d'Appolito loudspeaker
Wednesday, September 28, 2005 07:30am EDT
Loudspeakers come in all shapes in sizes, with the Silverado we present a small, yet full range, do-it-yourself loudspeaker that puts many commercially available loudspeakers costing several times as much to shame.

InFocus ScreenPlay 7210, home theater bliss
Tuesday, April 12, 2005 10:00am EDT
InFocus is a popular manufacturer of home theater projectors, especially their ScreenPlay series is often heralded for its performance. We literally take a closer look at their latest model, the ScreenPlay 7210, to see how it stacks up.

Dispelling audio myths, the cable lie
Tuesday, March 29, 2005 08:00am EST
Speaker cables and audio interlinks are often sold at a price premium, boasting improved performance. But do they really? We take a down to earth approach to selecting cables.

Build your own 10" subwoofer, a detailed how-to
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 08:30am EST
A good subwoofer is a welcome addition to many stereo or home theatre setups. Unfortunately many subwoofers offer lots of boom, but very little bass. We detail exactly how to construct a subwoofer that'll put the vast majority of subwoofers to shame.

Homebuilt subwoofer, best performance at minimum cost
Monday, March 22, 2004 07:30am EST
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HD capable dvd players, fact or fiction?
Monday, March 15, 2004 07:30am EST
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The wonders of HDTV and HD DVD playback
Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:00pm EST
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Home Theatre Projectors, Dell, InFocus and Sanyo
Friday, November 14, 2003 09:30am EST
Ever wanted to recreate a movie theatre in your living room? Or are you thinking about replacing that big-screen TV with a projector? Here's a look at three popular home theatre projectors from Dell, InFocus and Sanyo.