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The Noble Audio Osprey brings hybrid drivers, LDAC, active noise cancellation and unusually distinctive styling to the more accessible end of the true wireless market.
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Audio Pro C5 MkII W Review: Compact Wi-Fi Speaker With Serious System Ambition
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Bluesound Pulse Sub Adds Opposed-Driver Bass to BluOS Systems
The Bluesound Pulse Sub is a compact wireless active subwoofer featuring dual opposed 6.5-inch woofers, 350-watt amplification and BluOS integration.
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Vincent SA-32MK Brings Bluetooth to Its Hybrid Tube Preamplifier
The Vincent SA-32MK combines an established tube-and-transistor preamplifier circuit with Bluetooth streaming and extensive analog connectivity.
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McIntosh CS7500 Preamplifier Blends Classic Meters With Modern Streaming
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