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My Retirement Audio System

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If Steven Stone ceased reviewing audio gear tomorrow what gear would he keep? That is the question he mulls over on the second day of the new year. Some old favorites combined with new components make up the stuff he couldn't live without. Read more

Energy Use and Audio

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Want to know how much power that big 'ol power amp really draws at idle? Well there's a new white paper from CEA that won't tell you that, but it will fill you in on how much power the computer monitor you're reading this on uses. That's something... Read more

Animals and Audio

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Got any cats? or Dogs? If you do, chances are they've had some interactions with your gear. Steven Stone share a few of his audio and animals horror tales...fortunately, no animals were abused, only gear... Read more

Is Used ALWAYS a Better Value than New?

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Value-conscious audiophiles invariably buy a lot of used gear. But is used gear always a better value than new? Steven Stone explains why used gear isn't always the best way to go. Read more
How far have we come with modern power amp technology? Thanks to this garage find by HomeTheaterReview.com publisher, Jerry Del Colliano, we are about to find out. A classic McIntosh 225 power amp from 1964 is being restored as we speak and HTR's Andrew Robinson is going to do a few hot laps in this classic tube amp and compare it to some of the best amps on the market today. Read more

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