Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What is a preamplifier? Pro2sound / Getty Images Retro stereo amplifier in black with silver handles. A preamplifier, or preamp ...

What do you get when you cut the price of the Emotiva DMC-1 by almost 67% off its original retail price, upgrade the cosmetics and add HDMI functionality? The Emotiva Reference Theater Series MMC-1.

Mahwah, N.J. – Marantz is establishing a new top-end price point in tuner/preamp/surround processors with the shipment of the $3,599-suggested AV8801, which can be paired with the new flagship MM8077 ...

The Marantz AV 10 Preamp/Processor and AMP 10 Power Amplifier are capable of delivering 15.4 channels of surround sound. AVRs (aka Home Theater Receivers) are the heart of most home theater setups, ...

Decoding ability: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx for movies and music, Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS NEO 96/24 for movies and music, Matrix Surround for 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1, Dolby Pro ...

Marantz is doubling down on home theater separates for 2026, introducing two new components designed for enthusiasts who want serious performance without stepping into ultra-luxury pricing. The new AV ...

Montreal, Canada–Dec. 2004–Two new audio-video preamp/processors today join the Delta line from Canada’s Classe Audio, the Quebec maker known for its world-standard component designs for high-end ...

Only the affluent or those willing to blow some serious pounds on their home theater setup need apply here, as Onkyo's top-notch PR-SC886 isn't for the average amateur. The new flagship device is a ...

In May 2025, Marantz introduced two reference-grade home theater components: the AV 20 preamplifier and processor and the AMP 30 power amplifier. Together, they deliver a 13.4-channel surround system ...

Nantes, France – July 26, 2019 – StormAudio has completed in-house development of a proprietary HDMI card that in late September 2019 will be integrated into its preamp/processors and available as an ...

Here's an idea that makes sense -- since AV receivers do the video switching and format conversion, why not put the image calibration in there, too? Integra is doing exactly that with its DTR-8.9 ...