Top Audio Products of 2009
By Robert Archer
We round up the top audio products released in 2009.

The state of audio is changing. Depending on your perspective, it’s either about time or the death of an old friend.

On the home theater side of the category, lossless high resolution audio formats are gaining acceptance with consumers and a welcomed update to the multichannel audio experience.




The other trend within audio that’s growing at an exponential rate is the rapid development of the desktop audio category.

Desktop audio is defined as devices that facilitate computer-based, digital audio playback and it includes DACs, integrated amps, active speakers and wireless transmission systems.

Here’s a look at the audio products that stood out in 2009.

Audio Research VSi60 Amplifier
In the world of tube amplification, there is no manufacturer regarded higher than Plymouth, Minn.-based Audio Research. For nearly 40 years, the company has been designing and manufacturing some of the most desirable tube electronics in the consumer market. Its VSi60 integrated amp is a good example of how the company is adapting to today’s new audio age.

Cambridge Audio DACMagic DAC
With a price tag that won’t bust a wallet, a multitude of setup options and sound quality that exceeds its price, Cambridge Audio’s DACMagic is an easy way to get into the world of digital audio.

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