The Helm Audio Bolt DAC/AMP’s outstanding audio performance; ability to decode every major high-res audio format—including MQA; ultra-compact form factor; and $99 price makes it a must-have device.

The AMP 30 carries the same clean, restrained exterior design language seen on the AV 20 and Marantz CINEMA Series AVRs, though in a slimmer chassis. Its signature front panel porthole display is more ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

How much would you pay for an amplifier? £500 / $500? A grand or two, even, if your system warrants it? Several of the market's budget stereo amplifiers show that you can get a lovely performer for ...

Understand the basic audio components of a Hi-Fi stereo system so you know what to look for when shopping for audiophile equipment. Amplifier. Amp. Preamp. Integrated amp. Phono stage. Tube amplifier.