Recent Audio Amplifier Reviews
Dynasty ProAudio $300 200 Watt Wireless Stereo Amplifier Review!
Can a $300 200 watt wireless stereo amplifier be any good? We bench tested and reviewed the Dynasty ProAudio's WSA-5RP to power a pair of surround and stereo speakers wirelessly and came away impressed.
Emotiva XPA‑200 Stereo Power Amplifier Preview
Review: The 150 watt Emotiva XPA-200 Stereo Power Amplifier is stuck between it's 2 siblings;the massive XPA-2 and high-value UPA-200. Read our XPA-200 preview to get the scoop on this new amp.
AudioControl Rialto 400 High Power Amplifier with Digital Audio Inputs Preview
Pushing 100 W into 8 ohms, 200 W 4 ohms, Wolfson DACs, multiple inputs, automatic input switching, bass boost and subwoofer pass-though, the AudioControl Rialto 400 amplifier has more than just looks.
Emotiva XPR‑1 Mono Amplifier Review
Our review of the 1kwatt Emotiva XPR-1 Mono amplifier proves that ultimate power and audiophile finesses can go hand in hand without breaking the bank. The XPR-1 monoblock audio amplifier rocks!
Rotel RA‑1570 Integrated Amplifier Preview
The Rotel RA-1570 integrated amplifier is a complete "rewrite" of the company's RA-1520 integrated amp. This is no small model bump, but a total makeover—extreme style.
Rotel RMB‑1585 and RMB‑1555 Power Amplifiers Preview
Two new Rotel power amplifiers: RMB-1555 is a 120 watts x five channels and the Rotel RMB-1585 200 watts x 5. These new Rotel amplifiers are Class A/B replacing previous Class D models.
Emotiva Audio XPA‑1L Class A and AB Mono Amplifier Preview
The 250wpc Emotiva XPA-1L switchable Class A and AB mono amplifier is meant for the audiophile that also wants to conserve on energy for non critical listening.
Emotiva XPR‑1 Mono‑block Reference Power Amplifier Preview
The latest in a series of reference quality amplifiers, the Emotiva XPR-1, while hardly inexpensive in an absolute sense, comes in at a price just north of a four-figures.
Emotiva XPR‑2 Stereo Reference Power Amplifier Preview
The Emotiva XPR-2 will deliver impressive performance for a fraction of the cost of other offerings. How much power? How about 600 watts into 8 ohms or 1000 watts into 4 ohms both channels driven!
Pass Labs X350.5 Stereo Power Amplifier Review
This is a review of the Pass Labs X350.5 350wpc stereo amplifier. Excellent bench tests and pristine sonic virtues would please even the most discriminating audiophile.
digiZoid ZO2 Personal (not a) Subwoofer Review
The digiZoid Z02 Personal Subwoofer is not a subwoofer at all. Instead it is an "analog sound enhancement device" which will boost the volume of your 3.5mm source and provides bass boost.
Niles Audio Introduces Five New Amplifiers
The Niles Audio SI-1230 Series 2 and SI-1650 multi-room amplifiers and the SI-250, SI-200, and SI-2150 2-channel amplifiers are sure to fit the bill for many installations.
Classe CT‑2300 Stereo Power Amplifier Review
Review: Classe CT-2300 is a 300wpc/600wpc (8/4 ohms, respectively) two-channel power amplifier. It's great bench tests,sonic virtues and cool operation makes it a wonderful rack mountable solution.
Sherbourn PT‑7030 Preamp and Multichannel Amplifiers Video
The Sherbourn PT-7030 Preamp and Multichannel Amplifiers (PA-7/350, a 7-channel x 350W amp; PA-7/150 7x220w, PA-5/200 5x200w, and PA-2/50 2x50watts) are overviewed.
Yamaha A‑S300 Integrated Amp and CD‑S300 CD Player Preview
The price is where Yamaha sold us on the new S300 offerings. At $379.95 for the A-S300 Integrated Amplifier and $349.95 for the CD-S300 CD player, we think a lot of people are going to be interested.
Emotiva UPA‑500 Five Channel Power Amplifier Review
The Emotiva UPA-500 is a five channel amplifier that offers solid performance and value. At under $400 it's in a class of its own.
Emotiva UPA‑500 & UPA‑200 Ultra Series Amps Preview
We dare you to find a sub $400 five channel amplifier with 80 watts per channel like the Emotiva UPA-500 or two channel amp with 125 watts per channel like the Emotiva UPA-200.
Emotiva XPR‑5 Five‑Channel Reference Power Amplifier Preview
Sporting 400 watts into 8 ohms and 600 watts into 4 ohms all channels driven, the Emotiva XPR-5 redefines the idea of how much power is enough in an amplifier. Get in on the summer sale now!
Bob Carver VTA20S Black Magic 20 Watt Stereo Amplifier Preview
A 20 watt stereo tube amp that is bridgeable to 40 watts into a single channel, the $2100 Bob Carver Black Magic 20 is sure to turn heads.
Rocketfish Rocketboost RF‑RBUSB RF‑RBREC Wireless Audio Review
The Rocketfish Rocketboost RF-RBUSB RF-RBREC Wireless Audio is a wireless platform that allows for uncompressed audio (48kHz, 16bit/24bit) distribution around the home.
Master TVA30 Guitar Amp Review
This is a review of the Master TVA30 Guitar Amp featuring detailed measurements and suggestions for product improvements.
Anthem Statement M1 Class D Monobloc Preview
Anthem says their Statement M1 monobloc requires much less space, can be stacked, outputs more power, is stable into any load, and sounds as good as any analogue amp. Is that worth $3500 per channel?
ELAN S1616A 16‑channel Multi‑zone Amplifier/Controller Preview
ELAN was at the Hilton today, unveiling its new S1616A, a 16-channel multi-zone amplifier/controller that combines the functionality of the ELAN D16 amplifier and S128P multi-zone controller into one.
McIntosh 50th Anniversary MC275 Tube Amplifier Preview
The gold-plated reference level 50th Anniversary Limited Edition McIntosh MC275 tube power amplifier is now available from authorized McIntosh dealers for a suggested retail price of $6,500.
Bel Canto C7R Integrated Amp Receiver with Tuner Preview
Bel Canto asks the question: Why choose different components for your music downloads, CD player, turntables, cable/satellite box or game console? Their answer is the c7r Integrated amp/DAC and tuner.
Moon 810LP Phono Preamplifier Preview
Simaudio introduced the Moon 810LP Phono Preamplifier at the Venetian, their latest addition to the Evolution Series. The 810LP features a dual-mono fully balanced differential design and runs $12k.
Pass Labs Xs‑300 and Xs–150 Amplifiers Preview
Pass Labs busted out their new Xs-300 and Xs–150 Amplifiers at the Venetian to tickle the ears of audiophiles and amateurs alike. These are the first entries in what is slated to be a new line-up.
Denon PMA‑A100 Integrated Amplifier Review & Measurements
When the Denon PMA-A100 was announced it would be part of their 100th anniversary product line-up, we asked for it. And we had high expectations. Turns out Denon met our expectations and then some.
Sherbourn PA 7‑350 Seven‑Channel Amplifier Preview
The Sherbourn 7-350 is a seven channel 350wpc amplifier that is designed to deliver all of the current from the wall outlet to your speakers. Its massive 3.3kVa transformer and 100lbs+ is impressive.