Amplifiers

Mastersound Piccolo Hi-Fi News 12/2012 - The tiny Piccolo certainly lives up to its name, but its price tag is anything but small. Can it possibly justify such an outlay?

KT88 kit Hi-Fi World November 2012 - If nothing you see on the market seems to satisfy, how about you try building your own amplifier? With World Designs' KT88 kit, it's easier than ever.

Tubular Sells Hi-Fi World October 2012 - It was a bit frustrating to say the least for VTL to see customers pairing their fine power amplifiers with preamps from other brands, so they have decided to produce their own integrated model, the IT-85.

Audiolab M-DAC/8200MB Hi-Fi News 9/2012 - Twenty years have passed since Audiolab released its 8000DAC, making the new M-DAC more of a redesign from the ground up than an update.

T+A M10 Hi-Fi News 9/2012 - The M10 is T+A's flagship monoblock. Combining transistors and tubes in a gorgeous design, is this the perfect hybrid?

D'Agostino Momentum Stereo Hi-Fi News 8/2012 - The original Momentum is a monoblock amp that garnered excellent reviews in the audiophile world. Can the stereo version cause the same excitement?

Perreaux Eloquence 250i Hi-Fi News 8/2012 - Perreaux is pitching its Eloquence 250i as the most powerful Class AB integrated amplifier in the world. Hi-Fi News set out to see whether this claim holds any water.

First Watt B1/J2 Hi-Fi News 5/2012 - Designed by Nelson Pass, the First Watt B1 preamp and the J2 power amp follow his signature minimalist design. What features do they offer?

Go digital Hi-Fi World September 2012 - Class D amplifiers don't exactly have a sterling reputation as far as sound quality is concerned, but the technology is quickly improving and being refined. Does that make the mINT worth considering?

NAT Utopia/Transmitter SET Hi-Fi News 1/2012 - If the size of your valves matter to you, NAT has got you covered with its Transmitter monoblock and its huge QB 5 /1750 tetrode.

Copland CTA-506 Hi-Fi News 6/2012 - The CTA-506 claims to offer the output power of transistors and the analogue warmth of valves in the same device, a tall order indeed. Can it pull it off?

Leather Clad Hi-Fi World August 2012 - It might look like yet another high-end iPod dock, but its generous connectivity options make the V30 Blackline much more than that.

Head sense Hi-Fi World August 2012 - Can Epiphany Acoustic's portable, battery-powered, wallet-friendly, DIY-designed headphone amp possibly be a valid alternative to devices costing four times as much or more?

Lavardin IT-15 Hi-Fi News 7/2012 - Lavardin is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the release of the IT-15 integrated amp, but is its performance up to such a special occasion?

Da truth Hi-Fi World July 2012 - Single-ended amplifiers such as the MC805-A are the stuff of legend, and although they are seldom as perfect in the real world as they are on paper, their sound quality knows no rival.

Power Play Hi-Fi World February 2012 - Different amplifiers with the same measured power output can produce radically different sound. What are the main differences between these two contenders? Review details: Two power amplifiers were reviewed and rated. Both were awarded a final score of 4 out of 5 points.

Acoustic Imagery Pre Amp/D400M Hi-Fi News 1/2012 - Newcomer Acoustic Imagery's first products are the D400M power amplifier and an accompanying preamp dubbed simply 'Pre Amplifier'. Both use Class D modules and sport a highly compact form factor.

Nightingale ADM-32 Hi-Fi News 3/2012 - With the hefty ADM-32 30W integrated amp, which is built around eight beam tetrode valves, can Italian firm Nightingale become a big audio name in the UK?

Mastersound PhL-5/845 Hi-Fi News 10/2011 - This gorgeous pre/power amp combo is the epitome of luxury and stands as testament to Italian amplifier designers' affinity for valves and their fondness for wood trim.

Hot Stuff Hi-Fi World December 2011 - In its 15-year history, Cayin Audio has gone from distributor to amp manufacturer to producing all kinds of audio components, but the A55-T is only its second integrated amp.

'A' power Hi-Fi World June 2013 - As far as sound quality goes, it's difficult to beat a single-ended (SE) amplifier, but they offer low power, they run hot and they're expensive, and Ariand's PRO845SE is no exception.

System synergy Hi-Fi World April 2012 - Without costing an arm and a leg, matching components from Marantz can make up some superb sounding systems. Can proper synergy be found by combining a CD player and amplifier from Marantz with speakers from Boston Acoustics?

Atom Ant Hi-Fi World May 2013 - The Atom is probably one of the dinkiest power amps you'll ever see, but is its performance on a par with its size?

Luna Love Hi-Fi World February 2012 - The ProLogue Premium Stereo Amplifier is a valve amp that's been designed according to classic parameters.

PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium Integrated Hi-Fi News 11/2011 - As far as valve amps go, the PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium is pretty affordable. Its predecessor was a success so hopes for this model are high.

Box Clever Hi-Fi World May 2013 - Turntables are Pro-Ject's main area of expertise, but their Box range, which includes tuners, CD players, and phono stages among others, is also very interesting. The Stereo Box DS is the latest addition to the series.

Siltech SAGA C1, V1 and P1 Hi-Fi News 6/2013 - Appearances can be deceitful: this power combo might make you think that it features a separate power supply, but a closer look reveals that it's actually the amplifier which is divided into two sections.

Clever tech gives a poised, up-front performance What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 7/2012 - You've got to hand it to Quad, it's difficult to mistake its electronics for anyone else's. Even something as straightforward as this QSP stereo power amplifier (number of fascia buttons: 1) could only be a Quad: its 33cm-wide chassis is a dead giveaway. ...

TAD C600/M600 Hi-Fi News 4/2013 - This pre/power combo is what happens when a high-end Japanese audio manufacturer designs a product with no price constraints in mind.

Pre with power Hi-Fi World February 2013 - Meridian's 818 is a standalone preamplifier which, however, is meant to be the heart of a Meridian-only system. Hi-Fi World put it through its paces.

Nagra Jazz/MSA Hi-Fi News 3/2013 - It can't be denied that Nagra's audio kit is expensive, but you definitely get your every penny's worth from it, and the new Jazz preamp shouldn't be an exception.

Dirac Ditty Hi-Fi World February 2012 - XTZ has partnered with Dirac to produce an audiophile-oriented digital-amplifier-and-speakers combo for multimedia use. Does it stand up to the company's sterling reputation?

Prima facia Hi-Fi World March 2013 - Although its name sounds Italian, Prima Luna actually hails from the Netherlands, even if its products are built in China.

Rolled Gold Hi-Fi World September 2011 - Aurum and its parent brand Quadral are not too well known in the UK, but the company's latest offerings, such as the A5, aim to change that.

McIntosh MC275 MkVI Hi-Fi News 2/2013 - The MC275, now in its sixth incarnation, has come a long way since its launch back in 1961, getting better and better with each generation. What does the latest model offer?

Renaissance Amplification Unity Pre / Unity 100 Hi-Fi News 2/2013 - The tubes-or-transistors debate will never ever end, but many manufacturers appreciate the virtues of both technologies and see no reason why they shouldn't use both. Renaissance is one of them.

Fiio E17 TrustedReviews 4/2012 - Headphone amps are very much an audiophile product but can the Fiio E17 prove to be useful to more than just an obsessive few?

Mini Max Hi-Fi World August 2011 - Hybrid amps like the AM-777 are not new, but they are a rare sight to behold.

Two For One Hi-Fi World August 2011 - The latest amplifier from T.A.C. attempts to bridge the gap between the analogic and digital worlds with a combination of valves and transistors, which gives it a character of its own.

Karan Acoustics KAL Mk3 / KAS 180 Mk2 Hi-Fi News 8/2011 - On the outside nothing seems to have changed, but this pre/power amp combo from Karan has undergone a serious internal rehaul for its Mk2 iteration.

Perreaux Audiant 80i Hi-Fi News 7/2011 - New Zealand-based Perreaux have released the Audiant 80i, which is a charming integrated amplifier with a DAC incorporated. It seems that high-end integrated amps are currently in-vogue.

Furutech Cruise Headphone Amplifier Hi-Fi World April 2012 - Furutech offer a headphone amp that takes the digital signal from a laptop or portable device and processes it through a superior quality internal DAC. But do we need a portable headphone amplifier?

Ear Feast Hi-Fi World April 2013 - Music First Audio has just released its first headphone amp, a nifty-looking red box which aims to offer great sound quality at a reasonable price instead of dazzling with tons of features and gimmicks.

Wood case Hi-Fi World March 2013 - The wooden chassis and eccentric name of the Bacillus Tilia will raise a few eyebrows, but can its sound quality have the same effect?

On The Button Hi-Fi World March 2011 - The Teac A-R650 is a feature packed amplifier that looks like offering a hell of a lot for the price. Its put through its paces here to see how it holds up.

A truly polished sound What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 2/2013 - Arcam's FMJ A19 integrated stereo amp joins the ranks of Arcam's high-end FMJ series, and for a competitively priced £650 it's an extremely talented performer. ...

Burmester 808 MK5 What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 2/2013 - A beautifully constructed, highly versatile preamp for serious devotees.

Yarland FV-34B Hi-Fi News 1/2011 - Looks Italian, but it's made in China and tweaked in the UK - is the defies-belief Yarland FV-34B line-level integrated valve amp the best £499 you'll ever spend?

Radio Activity Hi-Fi World December 2010 - The 845 valve makes glorious music in hi-fi applications. And Noel Keywood feels this, the new Icon Audio MB845 MkII 'David Shaw Signature' power amplifier, is its finest hour...

Classé CP-800 preamplifier TechRadar UK 8/2011 - The CP-800 from Classé is not only cheaper than its CP-700 predecessor, but it's possibly also the best featured stereo preamplifier currently on the market.

Pass Labs INT-30A Hi-Fi News 12/2010 - This modestly styled, mostly-Class A integrated delivers more than the specs suggest; it's a pragmatic design that takes into account both purchase and running costs.

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