The Official Word on Yamaha UC’s Move to Yamaha Corporation of America
In an exclusive interview with AV Technology, learn what is in store for Yamaha’s unified communications and conferencing offerings.
“The ultimate weapon for metal guitarists”: Blackstar unveils Series One MK II 100W tube amp head
After more than 30 updates to the circuit and channel voicings, Blackstar’s flagship high-gain amp is here, and it’s equipped with power scaling, MIDI connectivity, effects loop, and…
Best Soundbar of 2024: Top Picks From Roku, Yamaha and More
While it may lack the Sonos’ Wi-Fi streaming, the Zvox still includes Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio from your phone or tablet. Read the Zvox SB500 review. Soundbars…
Fuchs ODH hybrid tube/solid-state amp is gig-worthy tone machine at a very approachable price
At the time, iffy reliability and even more disappointing tones from many products — including several by big names like Fender and Vox — confined solid-state technology to…
A British Hi-Fi Brand Revives Its Vintage Amplifiers from the 1960s
Quad, the revered British hi-fi company, has a long history of delivering high-end audio components that look and sound like nothing else. Its revolutionary electrostatic loudspeakers, the …
Joe Bonamassa reveals the secret to tube amp consistency on tour and he “nicked it” from Angus Young
Ask any touring pro and they’ll tell you the same thing; the road is tough on tube amps, and it is not just the constant moving around and…
Yamaha HS7 Vs. HS8: What’s The Difference Between These Two Studio Monitors?
Both the Yamaha HS7 and HS8 are solid studio speakers for people serious about music production, but they do differ in a few important ways.
Universal Audio takes its Edge-approved amp sim pedals to the digital realm with $299 plugin packages
The UAFX Dream ’65 and Ruby ’63 pedals – which The Edge used during U2’s Sphere residency – have been digitized alongside the Marshall-inspired Lion ’68 …
“All the sounds you could ever want from a Plexi”: Suhr SL68 MkII head review
The master volume circuit is removed when its control is turned all the way, and at lower settings it maintains the genuine character and feel of an amp…
The 7 Best Band Saws for Precise Lines and Smooth Curves
Grizzly’s benchtop band saw offers build quality and features that are ideal for cutting with peak precision. A laser projects a clear, easy-to-see cutline on stock, and an…