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Stax SR-Omega: Open-back design. Transducer principle: electrostatic, push-pull. Frequency range: 6Hz–41kHz (no tolerance specified). Sensitivity: 99dB/100V RMS input (1kHz). Maximum SPL: 120dB at 400Hz.
Weight: 1.3lb (580gm, less cable).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 00133.
Price: $3000, headphones only; $4000 with SRM-T1 tube amplifier; $4500 with SRM-T1S balanced-input tube amplifier (1995).

SRM-T1S direct-drive amplifier: Frequency response: DC–44kHz, –1.5dB. Gain: 60dB. THD: 0.02% at 100V RMS output. Maximum output voltage: 300V RMS.…

There are six individual categories: Loudspeakers (including subwoofers); Amplification Components (preamplifiers, power amplifiers, etc.); Digital Sources (CD players, transports, processors); Analog Sources (phono cartridges, turntables, tonearms, FM tuners, etc.); Home Theater Components (other than video); and Accessories (everything else).…

Aerial Acoustics 10T ($5500/pair; reviewed by Wes Phillips, Vol.19 No.4, April 1996 Review)
Dunlavy Audio Labs Signature SC-VI ($24,995/pair; reviewed by Steven Stone & John Atkinson, Vol.19 No.8, August 1996 Review)

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Acarian Systems Alón V ($4950/pair; reviewed by Russell Novak & Robert J. Reina, Vol.19 Nos.7, 8, & 9, July, August, & September 1996)
Audio Artistry Dvorak ($5990/system; reviewed by Shannon Dickson, Vol.19 No.4, April 1996)
Avalon Acoustics Radian HC ($13,995/pair;…

Krell Audio Standard monoblock power amplifier ($35,000/pair; reviewed by Wes Phillips, Vol.19 No.10, October 1996 Review)

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Audible Illusions Modulus 3A preamplifier ($1995; reviewed by Michael Fremer, Vol.19 Nos.2 & 9, February & September 1996 Review)
Audio Research PH-3 phono preamplifier ($1495; reviewed by Michael Fremer, Vol.19 No.9, September 1996)
Ayre V-3 power amplifier ($3450; reviewed by Sam Tellig & Wes Phillips, Vol.19 No.3, August 1996 Review)
Balanced Audio Technology VK-…

Nagra-D 4-channel open-reel digital recorder ($25,000–$35,000; reviewed by John Atkinson, Vol.19 No.1, January 1996 Review)

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Audio Alchemy DDS•Pro CD transport ($1595; reviewed by Kalman Rubinson, Vol.19 No.9, September 1996)
Audio Alchemy DTI•Pro 32 ($1595; reviewed by Robert Harley, Vol.19 Nos.3 & 7, March & July 1996 Review)
Audio Research CD-1 CD player ($2995; reviewed by Wes Phillips & Thomas J. Norton, Vol.18 No.12, December 1995, Vol.19 No.11, November 1996 Review)
Genesis Technologies…

Naim ARO tonearm ($2000; reviewed by Markus Sauer & Wes Phillips, Vol.16 No.6, June 1993; Vol.19 No.2, February 1996 Review)

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
AudioQuest 7000 Fe5 phono cartridge ($2550; reviewed by Michael Fremer, Vol.19 No.4, April 1996 Review)
Clearaudio Insider phono cartridge ($7500; reviewed by Jonathan Scull, Vol.19 No.5, May 1996)
Lyra Clavis Da Capo phono cartridge ($1895; reviewed by Michael Fremer, Vol.19 No.4, April 1996 Review)
Rockport Series 6000 air-bearing tonearm ($4500; reviewed by Michael Fremer, Vol.…

Acoustic Sciences Corporation Tube Traps ($189–$659; reviewed by J. Gordon Holt, Larry Archibald, Robert Harley, & Jack English, Vol.9 No.3, April 1986; Vol.15 No.2, February 1992; Vol.16 No.12, December 1993; & Vol.19 No.1, January 1996 Review)
Townshend Audio Seismic Sink ($150–$725; reviewed by Shannon Dickson & Michael Fremer, Vol.18 No.11, November 1995; Vol.19 No.1, January 1996)
VPI HW16.5 & HW-17 record-cleaning machines ($450 & $900, respectively; reviewed by Anthony H. Cordesman, Corey Greenberg, & Michael Fremer, Vol.8…

Lexicon DC-1 surround-sound processor ($1995–$4500; reviewed by J. Gordon Holt, Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, Vol.2 No.4, Winter 1996; Vol.19 No.12, December 1996)

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Acarian Alón Trio C-1 surround loudspeaker system ($3975/system; reviewed by Wes Phillips, Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, Vol.2 No.3, Fall 1996)
Citation Model 7.0 surround-sound processor ($3950; reviewed by J. Gordon Holt, Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, Vol.2 No.2, Summer 1996)
Denon AVP-8000 AC-3/THX surround-sound processor…

McCormack Power Drive DNA-0.5 Special Edition amplifier
PSB New Stratus Mini loudspeake ($950/pair (matching stands add $179/pair); reviewed by John Atkinson, Vol.19 No.6, June 1996 Review)

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Acarian Alón Petite loudspeaker ($995/pair; reviewed by Wes Phillips, Vol.19 No.1, January 1996; Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, Vol.2 No.3, Fall 1996 Review)
Audio Alchemy DDE v3.0 HDCD D/A processor ($799; reviewed by Robert Harley, Vol.18 Nos.7 & 12, July & December 1995)
Audio Alchemy Digital Line…