Source Component News

In the world of audio there are so many different types of source components ranging from Compact Disc players to DVD-Audio and SACD players to turntables, USB digital to analog converters and much more. Keep up on the world of high end source components here with a full news archive designed to help make sense of the often complicated and ever changing world of audiophile sources. For those looking for reviews of SACD and DVD-Audio players, top performing audiophile turntables, USB DACs and more - check out this review archive page on HomeTheaterReview.com. Its loaded with reviews from the likes of Meridian, Krell, Mark Levinson, Benchmark Media, Wyred 4 Sound, Audio Research, Linn, Wadia and many others.

  • TiVo Announces New TiVo+ Video Network and EDGE DVR/Streamer

    The announcement this week of TiVo's new live-streaming video network, unsurprisingly called TiVo+, has been somewhat overshadowed by a concurrent announcement of a new TiVo player called the EDGE,...

  • Cambridge Audio Announces New Budget-Priced AX Series Components

    Cambridge Audio announced this week the introduction of a new range of audiophile separates designed to deliver hi-fi performance on a mass-market budget. The new range, dubbed the AX...

  • Marantz Releases M-CR612 High-Res Network CD Receiver

    These days, it hardly makes sense to add a new component to your hi-fi system if it doesn't do high-res and streaming. But what to do with all of...

  • Audio Research Introduces CD6 and CD9 Special Edition Transport/DACs

    Audio Research has announced a new SE upgrade to its CD6 and Reference CD9. The new Special Edition enhancements were partly designed to unify the aesthetic of the CD/Transport...

  • McIntosh Introduces MTI100 Integrated Turntable

    Let's face it: even those of you who love vinyl have to admit that a good turntable setup can be a vastly complicated thing. Heck, that may even be...

  • BBC Docs and Series Coming to the Kaleidescape Store

    Kaleidescape has struck a deal to bring BBC's most beloved series and documentaries to its platform.

  • Dish Adds New Alexa Commands for Hopper DVR

    New Alexa commands allow you to set recordings, navigate to apps like Game Finder and Netflix, and more by voice on your Hopper DVR.

  • NAD Introduces New C 538 CD Player

    Designed for Redbook audio enthusiasts on a budget, the C 538 features a Wolfson High Spec 24/192 DAC and support for MP3 and WMA playback.

  • McIntosh Announces a New SACD/CD Player and HD Streamer

    Legendary Audio manufacturer, McIntosh just announced the introduction of an SACD/CD player as well as a 32 bit HD streamer. At $6,000 and $7,000, they are meaningful players in...

  • Vinyl's Revival Is Already Fading

    Jeff Berman examines the state of vinyl's mini renaissance. While there are still some positive signs, there are also signs that the revival has peaked.

  • Cambridge Audio Introduces the Edge Hi-Fi System

    Cambridge Audio has announced the new Edge Series of hi-fi components, due out in June. The Edge Series consists of the Edge A integrated amplifier, Edge NQ preamp/network player,...

  • McIntosh Introduces the MCT500 SACD/CD Transport

    McIntosh had added a new SACD/CD transport to its lineup. The MCT500 offers digital output only; there's no internal digital-to-analog converter. The output options are XLR, coaxial, optical, and...

  • Technics Introduces SC-C70 All-in-One Music System

    At Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, Technics showed off the latest addition to its OTTAVA line, the SC-C70 all-in-one music player. As the name suggests, the SC-C70 combines a music...

  • McIntosh Announces New MCT80 SACD/CD Transport

    McIntosh's latest SACD/CD transport, the MCT80, features an improved transport with a die-cast aluminum tray. It has one coaxial and one optical digital audio output, as well as one...

  • Rotel Debuts New Integrated Amp, Stereo Preamp, and CD Player

    Rotel has introduced three new stereo components, as part of its 15 Series: the RA-1572 integrated amplifier (shown here, $1,699), the RC-1572 stereo preamp ($1,099), and the RCD-1572 CD...

  • McIntosh Announces New Integrated Amplifier and SACD Player

    McIntosh announced new new products at the High End Show in Munich. First is the MA8900 integrated amplifier (shown here, $7,500), rated at 200 watts per channel and featuring...

  • New D-M41 Music System From Denon

    Denon has announced a new compact music system called the D-M41. Due out in June, the D-M41 combines a stereo CD receiver rated at 30 watts per channel with...

  • Pro-Ject Introduces Two Beatles-Themed Turntables

    To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Pro-Ject Audio Systems has introduced two special-edition turntables. The Essential III Sgt. Pepper's Drum (shown here, about...

  • New AirTV Player Combines Streaming Services and Over-the-Air Content

    AirTV officially made its debut at CES 2017 with the new AirTV Player. A wholly owned subsidiary of Dish Network, AirTV's goal is to unite popular streaming services with...

  • Bryston Introduces BCD-3 CD Player

    Bryston has introduced a new CD player called the BCD-3. The DAC in this CD transport is built on the same platform as the company's BDA-3 and features two...

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