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Headphones Deserve Monoblock Tube Amps Too

4:00PM October 29, 2011 | Adrian Covert

Monoblock tube amps are favoured for their ability to deliver extra power and provide less crosstalk (aka interference manifested as noise) when used as a pair. But monoblock amps dont normally support speakers and headphones as this one does. More »

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Icon iDo Is An Audiophile-Grade Amp For iPhone And iPad

2:00PM September 8, 2011 | Casey Chan

If you want better audio quality from your iPhone or iPad, the Icon iDo is an amp that’s supposed to pump out audiophile-grade sound. Just plug in your iOS device to the amp, plug the amp into your stereo system and enjoy the sweet sing songs of tunes. More »

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Hey Audiophile! Five Baller Vintage Amps That Are Dirt Cheap

12:00PM August 23, 2011 | Brent Butterworth - Sound + Vision

A five-year-old surround-sound receiver has all the appeal of a five-year-old banana. But a five-year-old (or even 25-year-old) stereo amplifier might sound and perform every bit as good as one built last month. Much stereo equipment is timeless, which is why so many audio enthusiasts are getting back into vintage gear. And a lot of old stereo gear is also extremely affordable. More »

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Now This Is An Amplifier…

8:40PM April 14, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

…Even if it is just a prototype. In fact, it’s a student’s project from a Krakow fine arts university, which just goes to show that some of the best designs don’t necessarily come from the R&D labs of tech companies. More »

Science

Gizmodo University: Volts, Amps, And Ohms

3:00AM October 31, 2010 | Gizmodo University

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The Concert Speakers Are A Lie

4:30PM September 22, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

My life was just flipped, turned upside down and I didn’t even have to move to California. It just took one photo, a dozen instant messages and a handful of emails to confirm that I’ve been lied to by musicians. More »

PURE Brings Back Marshall Amp For Digital Radio RAWK Times

8:20PM July 29, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

A few years ago, PURE had a real hit on their hands with the limited edition Marshall radio. Made in partnership with Marshall, this new EVOKE-1S goes all the way up to 11 – digitally. More »

The Transition To Digital Mobiles In Australia

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10:30AM April 30, 2010 | Anthony Caruana

Australia went through a revolution almost 10 years ago. Telstra turned off the original AMPS phone network and the Australian mobile network entered the digital age. However, it wasn’t as easy as turning off the old network and flipping the lever on the digital network. More »

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Audio-Technica BoogieBox Speaker Handles The Heaviest Of Metals

1:18AM March 14, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

There’s no shortage of cutesy portable speakers for listening to music when you’re out and about. But if you want something that doesn’t feel like it’s going to snap in two, the Audio-Technica BoogieBox will do you a solid. More »

Thunder 30 Amplifier Bucks Trend, Goes Orange—Loudly

4:00AM March 8, 2010 | Jack Loftus

Most amplifiers are black. Inconspicuous. But not the Thunder 30. Its designers saw the legions of muted amplifiers on the market today and went orange in a big way. As for the amp itself, it may be just as loud. More »