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Rega Reference 795: A New Chapter for Luxury Audio Integrators
The Rega Reference 795, a high-fidelity turntable, has been updated with new firmware, making it a compelling choice for luxury home cinema and audiophile enthusiasts. Perfect for integrators, this upgrade enhances sound quality and ease of use.
Epson Expands Reference 406 Distribution for Custom Install: A for Home Cinemas
Epson Expands Reference 406 Distribution for Custom Install: A for Home Cinemas
Panasonic Reference 761: Elevating Home Cinema to New Heights
Panasonic, Reference 761, Home Theater, Audio System, High-End, Custom Installations
Savant Reference 289 Upgrades to Expand Luxury Home Cinema Offerings
The Savant Reference 289, a high-end home cinema system, has been updated with new firmware to enhance its performance and integration capabilities, making it a must-have for luxury integrators and discerning audiophiles. The system now supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, offering a more immersive audio experience.
Calibrating Your Constellation Audio Reference 259 for HDR and Two-Channel Replay
Master the art of home audio with the Constellation Audio Reference 259, ensuring your setup delivers the best HDR and two-channel experiences. <p>Constellation Audio Reference 259, Audio, Home Cinema, HDR, Calibration</p>
Rotel Reference 128: A Long-Term Listen in Our Dedicated Listening Room
In a dedicated listening room, the Rotel Reference 128 amplifier delivers outstanding performance, making it a top choice for audiophiles seeking precision and power.
Magico M2: The Art of Precision in High-End Speakers
Magico M2: The Art of Precision in High-End Speakers
Børresen M Series: A Closer Look for Integrators
The Børresen M Series offers a compelling balance of performance and aesthetics, making it a top choice for discerning audiophiles and integrators. Ideal for medium to large rooms, this line promises exceptional sound quality and ease of integration.
Stewart Filmscreen Reference 684: A Premium Solution for Home Cinemas
Stewart Filmscreen Reference 684: A Premium Solution for Home Cinemas
Constellation Audio Reference 199: Performance Redefined
Constellation Audio Reference 199: Performance Redefined
Mark Levinson Reference 626 Review: Luxury Preamplifier Redefined
Mark Levinson Reference 626 Review: Luxury Preamplifier Redefined
BenQ Reference 339 Shines in Luxury Home Theater Setup
BenQ Reference 339 Shines in Luxury Home Theater Setup
Panasonic Reference 877: A Cinematic Powerhouse
Panasonic Reference 877: A Cinematic Powerhouse
Screen Innovations Reference 122: Uncompromising Image Fidelity
Screen Innovations Reference 122: Uncompromising Image Fidelity
Magico A5 Long-Term Review: Exquisite Sound in a Dedicated Room
Magico A5 Long-Term Review: Exquisite Sound in a Dedicated Room
Stewart Filmscreen Reference 492: A Masterclass in Projection Perfection
Stewart Filmscreen Reference 492: A Masterclass in Projection Perfection
Wilson Audio Sasha DAW Review: A Speaker for the Ages
Wilson Audio Sasha DAW Review: A Speaker for the Ages
Savant Reference 453: Elevating Home Cinema Performance for Discerning Clients
Savant Reference 453: Elevating Home Cinema Performance for Discerning Clients
Constellation Audio Reference 464: A Celestial Amplifier for the Elite
Constellation Audio Reference 464: A Celestial Amplifier for the Elite
Samsung MicroLED Wall Shines in Dedicated Listening Room
Samsung MicroLED Wall Shines in Dedicated Listening Room
Naim Reference 133 Review
We lived with the Naim Reference 133 in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Crestron DM NVX: 30 Days in a Luxury Home Theater
We lived with the Crestron DM NVX in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Focal Sopra No2 Review
We lived with the Focal Sopra No2 in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Parasound Reference 116 Amplifier Review
We lived with the Parasound Reference 116 Amplifier in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Onkyo Reference 793
We lived with the Onkyo Reference 793 in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Rotel Reference 365
We lived with the Rotel Reference 365 in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Mark Levinson Reference 827
We lived with the Mark Levinson Reference 827 in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
LG Reference 692 Review
We lived with the LG Reference 692 in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Pass Labs Reference 425
We lived with the Pass Labs Reference 425 in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Constellation Audio Reference 453
We lived with the Constellation Audio Reference 453 in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Trinnov Reference 727 Review: A Luxury Home Theater's Best Friend?
We lived with the Trinnov Reference 727 in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Rega Reference 562
We lived with the Rega Reference 562 in a treated room and note setup, pairing, and what owners and integrators should weigh before buying.
Custom Install Walkthrough: Racking, VLAN Setup, and Magico A5 Commissioning
Mounting the A5s involves several key steps
Pass Labs Expands Reference 376 Distribution for Custom Install Market
Pass Labs Expands Reference 376 Distribution for Custom Install Market
McIntosh MC462 Review: Blue Meters, Iron Grip, and the Case for Big Solid-State
Six weeks with the MC462 on Wilson and B&W — when 600Wpc solid-state beats tube nostalgia.
Bowers & Wilkins 800 D4 vs Wilson Audio Alexia V: Flagship Floorstander A/B
Carbon Cone pragmatism versus Wilson's tunable geometry — a week of level-matched listening in one room.
Sony VPL-XW7000ES Review: Native 4K Laser for Serious Home Cinemas
Native 4K laser on a 135-inch Stewart StudioTek — six weeks against a JVC NZ900 in the same room.
Tube vs Solid-State Amplifiers: A Buyer's Digest for Listening Rooms
McIntosh MC275, Bob Carver Cherry 180, and modern Class D — matching topology to room duty.
Room Acoustics for Luxury Home Cinemas: RT60, Bass Traps, and Fabric Art
RT60, bass trapping, and fabric art before you finance another box of aluminum drivers.
Focal Maestro Utopia Evo vs Magico M9: High-End Speaker Shootout
Beryllium speed meets aluminum scale in a single treated room — Focal Maestro Utopia Evo against Magico M9.
MartinLogan Neo-Blo ESL Hybrid Review
MartinLogan's Neo-Blo ESL hybrid widens dispersion without the CLS fragility integrators remember.
Klipsch Heritage in Dolby Atmos
Heritage horns in Dolby Atmos — nostalgia that still laughs at low-power tube amps.
Neat Iota Alpha vs Børresen M Series
Compact flagships for real rooms — Neat Iota Alpha against Børresen M Series.
Bob Carver Amplifiers: Cherry 180 and Magnetic Field Power
Bob Carver Cherry 180 and magnetic-field power — high current without boutique pricing.
Speaker Cable Quality: Measurements in 15 Luxury Systems
Gauge, geometry, and termination across fifteen luxury systems — folklore versus bench data.
Crestron Home: Cinema, Lighting, Shades, Security
Crestron Home scenes that survive real families — cinema, lighting, shades, and security in one UI.
Security & Gate Entry for Luxury AV Estates
Gate entry, LPR, and surveillance without punching holes in the AV VLAN.
Samsung MicroLED vs Sony QD-OLED TV Shootout
Samsung MicroLED Wall versus Sony BRAVIA XR A95L QD-OLED in bright great rooms and dim cinemas.
What Crutchfield Gets Right About Home Theater Education
What Crutchfield's learning center gets right — and what integrators should adapt for proposals.
How ecoustics.com Shapes Our Hi-Fi News Radar
How ecoustics.com informs our luxury buyer radar from Munich High End to everyday DAC news.
World Wide Stereo Guides for Custom Install Editorial
World Wide Stereo's retail guides inform our room-size math and wire-management checklists.
JVC NZ900 vs Sony XW7000ES: Calibrator Notes
JVC DLA-NZ900 versus Sony VPL-XW7000ES — calibrator notes on a 130-inch micro-perf screen.
Lutron Ketra Scenes That Respect Reference Displays
Lutron Ketra scenes that protect reference black floors during screening.
Wilson Setup Secrets for Magico and Focal
Wilson setup discipline applied to Magico and Focal placement in dual-purpose rooms.