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Integrated Vs Pre Power Amplifiers
I love separates. In fact I went to the extreme and have a preamp and two monoblock power amps. Crazy right? Well, maybe, but it all depends on what you’re...
Integrated Vs Pre Power Amplifiers
I love separates. In fact I went to the extreme and have a preamp and two monoblock power amps. Crazy right? Well, maybe, but it all depends on what you’re...

How To Choose Outdoor Speakers?
Who doesn’t love to annoy the neighbours sometimes. Well, a nice set of outdoor speakers might make that a whole lot easier. Not that that’s our aim of course, all...
How To Choose Outdoor Speakers?
Who doesn’t love to annoy the neighbours sometimes. Well, a nice set of outdoor speakers might make that a whole lot easier. Not that that’s our aim of course, all...

What Is 5.1 Surround Sound?
What Does 5.1 Surround Sound Mean? In surround sound home theatre systems, "5.1" refers to a setup with five speakers and one subwoofer. The five main speakers comprise the front...
What Is 5.1 Surround Sound?
What Does 5.1 Surround Sound Mean? In surround sound home theatre systems, "5.1" refers to a setup with five speakers and one subwoofer. The five main speakers comprise the front...

How to Connect a Turntable?
These days lots of people are getting into vinyl, either for the first time or starting again after a long break. And really, who doesn’t love a bit of vinyl...
How to Connect a Turntable?
These days lots of people are getting into vinyl, either for the first time or starting again after a long break. And really, who doesn’t love a bit of vinyl...

Which Rega Turntable - Planar 1 vs Planar 3?
Here at Audio Trends we love Rega and have a real connection with their turntables which we think are pretty special. Members of our staff have been to the Rega...
Which Rega Turntable - Planar 1 vs Planar 3?
Here at Audio Trends we love Rega and have a real connection with their turntables which we think are pretty special. Members of our staff have been to the Rega...

Marantz Cinema 40 - Is It Worth It?
At Audio Trends, we’ve always had a soft spot for Marantz, and the Cinema 40 is one of those products that reminds us why. It’s a home theatre receiver that’s built...
Marantz Cinema 40 - Is It Worth It?
At Audio Trends, we’ve always had a soft spot for Marantz, and the Cinema 40 is one of those products that reminds us why. It’s a home theatre receiver that’s built...