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1
Cambridge Audio Azur 650A
listed since 07/2009
Integrated Amplifier; Technology: Transistor Amplifier; Number of Channels: 2
The obvious amp to choose when partnering the Cambridge Azur 650C CD player is the Azur 650A, which matches the  …
2 Reviews
 
 
2
NAD C 326 BEE
listed since 03/2009
AV Amp; Technology: Digital Amplifier
NAD's C326BEE has aesthetics and construction that can't easily be overlooked. Musicality in audio reproduction  …
2 Reviews
 
 
3
Tucana 2
listed since 10/2009
Integrated Amplifier
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision found the Leema Tucana II to be robust and powerful, yet subtle, impressing the reviewer  …
1 Review
 
 
4
Marantz PM6003
listed since 09/2009
Integrated Amplifier
The recommended partnering amp to the Marantz CD6003 CD player is the equally classy PM 6003, which presents a  …
1 Review
 
 
5
Naim Audio Nait XS
listed since 02/2009
Integrated Amplifier
In the viewpoint of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, the Naim Nait XS was excellently built, delivering a brilliantly  …
1 Review
 
 
6
Rotel RA-1520
listed since 07/2009
Integrated Amplifier; Technology: Transistor Amplifier; Number of Channels: 2
A great looking amp, Rotel RA-1520 has decent specs, and offers a spirited performance, with a revealing and intimate midrange and a well balanced low  …
1 Review
 
 
7
listed since 01/2010
Integrated Amplifier
"For: A sweet and seductive presentation; wonderfully revealing treble and midrange; lovely build. Against: Not the ideal amp to rock out with  …
1 Review
 
 
8
Pre / Amp System (Pre XP d / 8Power)
listed since 01/2010
Pre- / Power-amp Combo
"For: Exposes layer after layer of detail: fast punchy and precise delivery; sensational timing; numerous  …
1 Review
 
 
9
Naim Audio Nait 5i
listed since 02/2004
Integrated Amplifier; Technology: Transistor Amplifier; Number of Channels: 2
Bursting with energy and musicality, Naim Nait 5i offers a dynamic vigour for top grade integration, focus and separation of sounds, balancing fully  …
1 Review
 
 
10
Audionet Pre and Power Amplifier (PRE 1 G3, AMP 1 V2)
listed since 01/2010
Pre- / Power-amp Combo
"For: Exceptionally clean and clear sound packed with detail; impressive authority and bass power; great stereo  …
1 Review
 
 
11
Lavardin IS Reference
listed since 01/2010
Integrated Amplifier
"The IS Reference is one of the most musically compelling amplifiers we've ever heard at this price level. It'  …
1 Review
 
 
12
Lehmann Black Cube Linear Pro
listed since 11/2008
Technology: Digital Amplifier; Number of Channels: 2
The only downside to Lehmann Audio's Black Cube Linear headphone amp is their demand for a source and headphones  …
1 Review
 
 
13
ATC CA-2/P1
listed since 11/2009
Pre- / Power-amp Combo
"For: Transparent, honest and revealing presentation; sturdy build; simple to use. Against: Unexaggerated  …
1 Review
 
 
14
Chord Electronics Indigo
listed since 10/2009
Pre-amp
It's a clever design of excellent build and finish, including a brilliant sounding DAC and an insightful pre  …
1 Review
 
 
15
listed since 09/2009
Pre- / Power-amp Combo
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision describe the sound delivered by the Cyrus 8XP as exceptionally detailed, transparent  …
1 Review
 
 
16
listed since 08/2009
Pre- / Power-amp Combo
The hard working team, consisting of Bryston BP26 pre-amp and 4BSST2 power amp, built to last a long time, form  …
1 Review
 
 
17
Cyrus Electronics 6XP
listed since 07/2009
Integrated Amplifier; Technology: Digital Amplifier; Number of Channels: 2
6XP produces fast and detailed sound, that is clean and sharp, with more scale and dynamism but less power than  …
1 Review
 
 
18
Lehmann Rhinelander
listed since 03/2009
Technology: Transistor Amplifier; Number of Channels: 2
Almost a tie between these and Graham Slee's Novo, there is nothing of importance that detracts from the quality  …
1 Review
 
 
19
Plinius Hiato
listed since 07/2009
Integrated Amplifier; Technology: Digital Amplifier
With classy build and chunky remote, Hiato, after initially breaking-in, goes directly to heart of music with unquestionable  …
1 Review
 
 
20
Pathos Adrenalin Monobloc
listed since 07/2009
Integrated Amplifier; Technology: Hybrid
Astounding sounding Adrenalin has complete control regardless of volume, bass levels or musical genre, but not  …
1 Review
 
 
"Upgraded Rotel held back by price"
1 Amplifier
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 2/2010
On test: Rotel RA-06 SE
"Rotel's more budget-conscious amplifiers and CD players have long been among our favourites, so the Japanese manufacturer's decision to give four of its core components the Special Edition treatment is enough to get us tingling with anticipation. ..." Review details: Single Test    Test results
"Premium amps to make your system stand up and sing"
4 Amplifiers
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 2/2010
On test: Cyrus Electronics Pre / Amp System (Pre XP d / 8 Power), ATC SIA 2-150, Unison Research Preludio, Naim Audio Hi-fi Set (NAC 152 XS / NAP 155 XS)
"If you're looking to spend some serious money on a new stereo amplifier, it's worth investigating all the various form factors at your disposal. This Group Test brings together four interesting options - and each one of them has much to offer." Review details: Four stereo amplifiers were reviewed and rated on sound, build and flexibibility. Final verdicts of 3 x "excellent" and 1 x "very good" were awarded.    Test results
"Unison is barmy, but brilliant"
1 Amplifier
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 2/2010
On test: Unison Research S9
"Few products are as high-maintenance as the unwieldy S9, but if you're willing to accommodate it - and you can afford it - you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking sound." Review details: Single Test    Test results
"Power and poise from Audionet's divine duo"
1 Amplifier
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 1/2010
On test: Audionet Pre and Power Amplifier (PRE 1 G3, AMP 1 V2)
"The high-end manufacturer is still relatively unknown in the UK. That could all be set to change with the release of this authoritative and revealing pre/power pairing." Review details: Single Test    Test results
"Lavardin serves up a scorcher"
1 Amplifier
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 1/2010
On test: Lavardin IS Reference
"With its no-frills appearance and spec, you'd be forgiven for mistaking the IS Reference for a budget amp. But up and running, it fires out a distinctly high-end sound." Review details: Single Test    Test results

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