A high end A/V control center, the new T-175 showcases NADs music first design philosophy while still giving a lot for videophiles to latch on to. The T-175 is a Preamp, Tuner and Processor and employs NAD exclusive Modular Design Construction, or MDC.  Key components are laid out independently on removable modules which not only allow the unit to be serviced more easily, but enables a bit of flexibility in that owners are able to swap in upgraded or enhanced modules.

In preparation for the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest just a few weeks from now, Jaton has announced a few new products that they’ll be bringing along to the show. To start with, they’ve let out a few specs on their Operetta AP2300AX stereo amplifier.  At a price of $5,500 the amp is designed to deliver 300 Watts across two channels.  The AP2300AX also features something that Jaton is calling their “Signal Enhancing Circle”.

The newly announced high definition version of NAD’s M15 Surround Sound Preamplifier, the M15HD embraces a ‘music first’ design philosophy that, according to NAD, aims to startle listeners with its realism.  The M15HD sports a pair of 32 bit Aureus 7.1 high speed DSPs as well as Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume and MultiEQ Pro Room Correction by Audyssey.  The M15HD is also capable of decoding audio formats such as Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Emotiva's USP-1 is an analog path stereo preamplifier controlled by a microprocessor.  It comes equipped with a Home Theater Bypass as well as a bass management system.  It's being priced at $399.  The 2-channel preamplifier has seven stereo inputs, a tape monitor loop, headphone output and illuminated front dials in the black casing.

As the 60th anniversary of the respected luxury home entertainment solutions manufacturer McIntosh Laboratories rolls around, the company has unveiled its “Classic System” available at authorized dealers.  This line reissues some of the most legendary McIntosh components for consumers to relive history, including the 1961 MC75 monoblock tube amplifier and 1962 C22 preamplifier.