Recent Audio Amplifier Reviews
NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs Amplifier ‑ Best Audiophile Meets Modern Audio Product?
The NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs amplifier ($2,500) sports the ESS9030 DAC, Dirac Live Bass Control, and HybridDigital nCore Class D amplification. Best audiophile meets modern audio product on the market?
Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition Review: The Future of Streaming
Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition (HE) features the wireless streaming architecture and design of Uniti Atom with reworked power supply, and headphone outputs. Read our review to see why it sets the bar.
Rotel Delivers High‑End ‘Michi’ Integrated Amps And Entry‑Level ‘Tribute’ Gear
Rotel released a pair of Michi Class-AB integrated amps: the Michi X3 ($4,999) and X5 ($6,999). For entry-level customers, there is the A11 integrated amp ($799) and CD11 CD player ($599). Read on.
Focal Arche Headphone DAC/Amplifier Review ‑ Get It Before Its Gone
Focal Arche is a pre-amp/DAC, headphone amplifier with two 32-bit AK4490 DACs and two separate 1W @ 32-ohm amplifiers to power your headphones with pristine clarity. How does it sound? Read on.
Anthem's New MCA Gen2 Amplifiers Overview
Anthem's new MCA 225/325/525 multi-ch amplifiers boast up to 600 watts/ch power and low noise starting at $2k but are there caveats? Read on to find out.
Denon Releases 3 More 110th Anniversary Edition A110 Components
Denon has expanded its 110th anniversary components with the PMA-A110 Integrated Amplifier, DCD-A110 SACD Player, and DL-A110 Phono Cartridge. Read on to see what makes these audiophile products so special.
New NAD Masters Series Employ Revolutionary Class D Amplifier Technology
NAD launched two Masters Series amps, the M33 and M28 both priced at $4,999. Both amps offer performance that sets a new benchmark for low noise and distortion thanks to a revolutionary Class D design.
Marantz 30 Series Integrated Amp & Network SACD Audio Streamer Tantalizes Audiophiles
After three years of research and devolopment, Marantz has released information on their new MODEL 30 Integrated Amplifier and SACD 30n Network Audio Streamer and SACD Player. Read on.
Beale Street Audio BAV4250 BAV2500 1,000 Watt Amps Have Features You Need
Beale Street Audio has started shipping their highly anticipated BAV4250 and BAV2500 1,000 watt amplifiers. Beale amps offer versatility along with easy setup and control, but how do they measure up?
McIntosh Debuts New Flagship Home Theater Processors and Amp
McIntosh recently showcased its newest home theater products at the ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) AV show in Amsterdam. The new lineup includes 2 Atmos AV processors and 2 multi-ch amplifiers.
Rotel Revives Its High‑End Michi Brand With 3 New Flagship Components
Rotel’s high-end Michi brand released three new audiophile stereo components. The P5 Control Amplifier, S5 Stereo Amplifier, and M8 Monoblock Amplifier are Rotel’s new flagship 2CH audio offerings.
Theory Audio 9CH System Demo Sets the Bar in Soundbar Performance
Theory Audio demonstrated their 9CH Soundbar Discrete speaker surround system powered by a 1U DSP tuned amplifier controller that delivered gut wrenching dynamics and sound redefining our expectations for this category of product.
Legacy iV7 600 Watt 7CH Amplifier Most Powerful Multi‑CH Amplifier Ever?
Legacy Audio's new 600 wpc iV7 7CH and 8CH Class D amplifiers are said to be the most powerful home theater amplifiers in consumer audio to date. The specs are as impressive as their looks. Read on.
Denon PMA‑600NE Stereo Integrated Amp Inflates Power But Not Price
Denon's new $399 PMA-600NE 2CH Integrated Amp and $299 DCD-600NE CD Player pack great build quality and features into affordable audiophile compact form. Power is overstated but don't let deter you.
Anthem’s MDX Audio Distribution Systems Promise Audiophile Performance In Every Room Of The House
Anthem's 8-zone MDX-16 and 4 zone MDX-8 audio distribution amplifiers are designed to provide high quality music all around your home boasting ARC Genesis room correction and bass management.
NAD’s Masters Series M10 BluOs Streaming Amplifer Does It All
The small, elegant NAD M10 BluOS Streaming 100 wpc x 2 Amplifier is a streamer and DAC all squeezed into one small and stylish package with Dirac Room Correction. Is it worth the $2,500 price tag?
ATI AT4002 Class AB and AT522NC Class D Amplifier Review Shootout
In market for a powerful 200 WPC amp? ATI has you covered with two completely different technologies. We compare the AT4000 class A/B and the AT522NC Class-D amplifiers to help you decide.
Mark Levinson Unveils New 5000 Series Integrated Amps
Mark Levinson has introduced two new integrated amplifiers: the № 5802, and the № 5805 and are their most affordable products yet. Read on to learn more about their different features and performance.
NAD C 658 Streaming DAC, D 3045 Amplifier/DAC, C 588 Belt‑Drive Turntable Preview
NAD released three new hi-fi products, the C 658 Streaming DAC, D 3045 amplifier/DAC, and the C 588 belt-drive turntable. Read on to see what makes them so attractive to the modern audiophile.
Denon’s New ‘800NE’ Range Merges Classic Style With Modern Features
Denon has introduced three new audio components '800NE’ series that aim to combine the look and feel of classic Hi-Fi components with the functionality of a smart, streaming, multi-room audio system.
McIntosh’s MC462 Stereo Amplifier is a Powerhouse
The new 450-watt McIntosh MC462 is the company’s most powerful stereo power amplifier. As you would expect from McIntosh, it’s also built like a tank, nice to look at, and more than a little pricey.
Outlaw Audio Model 7220 7CH Amplifier Runs Cool Enough For Mr. Freeze
Looking for a cool running new amplifier? Outlaw Audio's Model 7220 is a seven channel class AB fully balanced amp rated to deliver 220W per channel into an 8-ohm load with all seven channels driven.
Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Amplifier Preview
If you like the performance of the Parasound JC1 amplifier, but just couldn't justify the cost of two to run your system, check out their new JC5. Two monoblock amplifiers in one chassis! Read on!
ATI AT6000 Signature Amplifier Review
With configurations from 2 to 7 channels the ATI AT6000 series amplifier performance is as massive as its dimensions and weight; and yet, completely silent. Read on to see what makes these amps great.
NAD M22 V2 Masters Series Amplifier Preview
NAD released their new M22 V2 Class D Masters Series Amplifier at CES 2018. The M22 V2 boasts a 20% increase in power over their previous model plus other significant upgrades at no cost increase.
Anthem STR Preamplifier and STR Power Amplifier Preview
Anthem Electronics released their STR Preamplifier and STR Power Amplifier at CEDIA 2017. These new separates feature Anthem Arc room correction and premium audio components with gobs of power reserve
Rotel 1572 Series Integrated Amplifier, Preamp, and CD Player Preview
Rotel's new lineup of 15 series components was recently released and include an integrated amplifier, stereo preamp, and their newest CD player. Check out our preview to see if they're right for you.
Monoprice Monolith 7‑Channel Amplifier Review
The Monoprice Monolith is an astounding 7-channel, 200wpc amplifier with two massive teroidal transformers delivering gobs of power and textbook performance at a value price point. Our amp of the year
Marantz SA‑10 SACD/CD Player/DAC and PM‑10 Integrated Amplifier Preview
Marantz released information on their new audio products Their Premium 10 series includes the SA-10 SACD/CD player/DAC and PM-10 Integrated Amplifier. Read on to find out if they're right for you.