Independent reviews
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Home Theater Video
A practical comparison of two home theater video upgrades: what a video processor adds, what an anamorphic lens adds, and how they work together on a widescreen screen.
Home Theater Speakers
A close look at the Magnat Cinema Ultra LCR 100 THX, a sealed THX Ultra certified cinema speaker that trades decoration for neutral, clear, high-output sound and expects a subwoofer to handle the bass.
Hi-Fi Speakers
A practical look at the Magnepan 7x, a dipole quasi-ribbon panel speaker at $4,000 per pair, with lifelike midrange, clean bass to about 50 Hz, and real demands on room space and amplification.
Speakers
A close look at the Magnepan LRS Plus, including its panel design, placement and amplification demands, and how it compares with the original LRS, an older Magnepan panel, a small box speaker, and a compact subwoofer.
Hi-Fi Loudspeakers
The Magnet Transpulse is a true three-way floorstander with a 15-inch woofer, a dedicated midrange, and horn-loaded tweeters. It delivers scale and texture for under $1,000 a pair, provided you have the room.
Hi-Fi Audio
A detailed look at the Malacoustic Platinum's aluminium cabinet, twin-port tuning and sound, plus how it compares with the Q Acoustics Concept 300.
Hi-Fi Audio
A compact phono preamp, a desktop DAC and headphone amp, and a handcrafted open-back headphone, judged on strengths, trade-offs, and the systems each one suits.
High-End Audio
Marantz returns to reference-grade two-channel audio with the Model 10 integrated amplifier, the Link 10n streamer and preamplifier, and the SACD 10 CD and SACD player.
Vintage Hi-Fi
A close look at the Marantz 7C, the 1958 tube preamplifier that launched stereo for the brand, including its zero feedback phono stage, front panel controls, sound character and the quirks to expect.
Power Amplifiers
A 16 channel, 200 watt per channel power amplifier that holds its rated output whether one channel or seven are driven. Here is what the bench results show and where the limits sit.
AV Processors
The Marantz AV10 adds an LFE distribution feature that routes low frequency effects back into large main channels while keeping subwoofers active, a capability usually reserved for specialty processors.
Home Theater
A long-term look at the Marantz AV10 processor and Marantz AMP10 amplifier as a pair, covering bass management, room correction, bridging flexibility, heat, and everyday HDMI stability.
AV Processors
A detailed look at the Marantz AV10, covering measured output drive, noise floor, channel isolation, phono performance, and its advanced bass management features.
Home Theater
A practical look at the Marantz AV20 preamp processor and AMP 20 power amplifier, from channel matching and bridging to room correction, HEOS multi-room audio, and pricing.
Home Theater
A practical comparison of Marantz's newest 13.4-channel processor and 12-channel amplifier against the flagship AV10 and AMP10, covering channels, power, board design, and setup.
Home Theater
A long-term look at the Marantz AV30 processor, AMP 20, and AMP 30 amplifiers, covering build, power headroom, room correction options, and who this stack suits.
Home Theater
Two new Marantz separates join the reference home theater range, and here is how the AV30 processor and the AMP30 amplifier compare with the AV10, AV20, AMP10 and AMP20.
Home Theater
A practical look at the Marantz Cinema 30 flagship AV receiver, from its 11 powered channels and 8K connectivity to Dirac Live support and real listening behavior.
AV Receivers
The Marantz Cinema 40 combines 9.4-channel Dolby Atmos processing, Class AB amplification, four independent subwoofer outputs, and preamp outputs for up to 11.4 channels.
AV Receivers
A close look at the Marantz Cinema 40, Cinema 50, and 8015, covering amplifier differences, connectivity, room correction options, and which receiver suits which system.
Home Theater Receivers
A practical look at the Marantz Cinema 50 Series 2 and Cinema 60 Series 2 receivers: what the update changes, what both share, and which model suits your room.
AV Receivers
The Marantz Cinema 50 pairs nine channels of Class AB amplification with full preamp outputs, modern HDMI 2.1 connectivity, and a refreshed design. Here is what to know before buying.
Home Theater Receivers
A practical comparison of the Marantz Cinema 50 and Cinema 60, covering shared features, channel counts, subwoofer outputs, and the room each receiver suits best.
AV Receivers
A slim 7.2-channel Dolby Atmos receiver with full preamp outputs, 8K-ready HDMI, and a preamp-only mode that turns it into a dedicated home theater processor.
AV Receivers
A practical look at the four Marantz Cinema Series 8K AV receivers, covering channel counts, amplification, room correction support, and which model suits which room.
Wireless Speakers
The Marantz Grand Horizon pairs eight custom drivers and 370 watts of GaN FET amplification with a bold cabinet, but tuning consistency, app-only control, and a $5,500 price need careful thought.
Wireless Speakers
Marantz returns to powered speakers with the Horizon and Grand Horizon. Here is how the two models differ in size, drivers, amplification, and room-filling sound.
Hi-Fi Preamplifiers
The Marantz Link 10N combines a fully balanced analog preamplifier, a high-resolution streaming DAC, and a serious phono stage in one exceptionally built chassis.
Hi-Fi Audio
A close look at the Marantz M-C-R60N, a compact all-in-one amplifier with a CD player, MM phono stage, HDMI eARC, and HEOS streaming, plus how it compares with the Marantz Model M1 and Denon CEOL N12.
Streaming Amplifiers
A close look at the Marantz M1, a compact streaming amplifier that pairs Class D power and Virtual Mode with HDMI switching for around $1,000.