Stereophile 2002 Products of the Year

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John Atkinson & Stephen Mejias, December 2002

It seems that more than just one vote should separate speakers that differ by nearly 40 grand and 400 lbs, but the massive Rockport Technologies Antares barely edged out the diminutive Joseph Audio RM7si Signature Mk.2 in the face of astonishing competition from some pricey and superb-sounding contenders.

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Halcro dm58 monoblock power amplifier (review) ($25,000/pair; reviewed by Paul Bolin, Vol.25 No.10, October 2002)

"The Halcro dm58 is a paradigm-destroying component that could well justify the creation of a 'Class A+' amplifier category in 'Recommended Components.'"

Sony SCD-XA777ES multichannel SACD player (review) ($3000, reviewed by Kalman Rubinson, Vol.25 No.1, January 2002)

Runner-up: Music Hall MMF-7 turntable ($999 with tonearm and cartridge; reviewed by Michael Fremer, Vol.24 No.11, November 2001)

Grado SR125 headphones ($150; reviewed by Robert J. Reina, Vol.25 No.6, June 2002)

PS Audio Ultimate Outlet (review) ($299; reviewed by Robert Deutsch, Vol.24 No.12, December 2001)

2002 Joint Budget Components of the Year

Grado SR125 headphones

Music Hall MMF-7 turntable

Revel Performa M20 loudspeaker (review)

Runners-Up (in alphabetical order):

JMlab Chorus 706 loudspeaker (review) ($450/pair; reviewed by Robert J. Reina, Vol.25 No.1, January 2002)

Mission m71 loudspeaker (review) ($250/pair; reviewed by Robert J. Reina, Vol.25 No.2, February 2002)

Paradigm Reference Studio/20 loudspeaker (review) ($650-$900/pair; reviewed by Robert J. Reina & Robert Deutsch, Vol.21 No.2, February 1998; Vol.24 No.2, February 2001; & Vol.25 No.5, May 2002)

PSB Alpha B loudspeaker (review) ($249/pair; reviewed by Robert J. Reina, Vol.25 No.5, May 2002)

Tivoli Audio Model Two table radio