Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

If you don’t already have a strong smart home hub, the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 can kill two birds with one stone.

3 expert reviews

The 40 AMP isn’t cheap but it is a deeply impressive blend of specification and performance that is able to deliver a genuinely high end sound blended with real world convenience that many rivals struggle with

4 expert reviews

The Cinema 30 delivers all of the luxury and refinement you would expect from Marantz with all of the crispness and punch you could desire and all of the latest tech specs, too, making it a rare all-rounder of an AVR

5 expert reviews

The Rotel can feel like a blast from the past, with its all analogue connections and slightly old school aesthetics. Spend any time with it though and you’ll realise that it’s just a blast; sounding huge fun. If you have the source equipment it needs,...

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With an open soundstage, clear vocals and quick timing, the AVR-X2800H has a great sound and the connectivity options to match

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It's certainly expensive, but I think it will serve movie and music enthusiasts well and is highly recommended. The Marantz Cinema 50 could well be the AV receiver you’ve been waiting for.

4 expert reviews

There's a nice traditional look to the Roksan, with two large black knobs flanking a central row of small illuminated indicators. They have traditional roles too: input selector and volume control. The selector handles only electronic commands,...

4 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

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This Pioneer shines during large-scale action scenes but could do with more subtlety and nuance

2 expert reviews

The Wecreat Vista is a well designed, good all round laser cutter and engraver, with some good features that make this a versatile machine for most tasks. For use with metals you may want to add the IR head but for everything else, including oversized...

3 expert reviews

Bel Canto REF150S Stereo Amplifier Musical Fidelity M6i Integrated Amplifier Definitive Technology Mythos ST-L SuperTower Loudspeakers Rotel RB-1582 MkII Stereo Power Amplifier Cambridge Audio Azur 350A Integrated Amplifier

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If you are looking for a great-sounding integrated amplifier with ungodly levels of power and build quality that is beyond reproach, audition the MICHI X5 S2 post haste! Well? What are you waiting for?!

4 expert reviews

The Nait XS 3 is a gentle upgrade but remains one of the most musically enticing options at this price

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Despite being more expensive than its predecessor, the AVC-X3800H's updated feature spec and new and improved sound make it an excellent buy

3 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Audiolab's all-in-one integrated amplifier is a remarkable component that delivers excellent sound quality, build quality and functionality. Audiolab's all-in-one integrated amplifier is a remarkable component that delivers excellent sound quality,...

7 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

This mini Powernode Edge is a decent space-saving solution with extensive streaming smarts, but its performance isn’t as slam dunk as its rivals

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The Rega does without some features and it is undercut by quite a few rivals but if you sit down and listen to it, many people simply won’t care. This is a truly lovely sounding amplifier that delivers a performance that is very hard to match at the...

9 expert reviews

The small Rega amplifier Rega io is an affordable entrance ticket and the sound is in a class of its own.

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The EXA100 takes everything that the CXA81 MkII does, proceeds to do a bit more and then goes on to do it all that little bit better. It’s a seriously capable amplifier that never loses sight of being an absolute joy to listen to

3 expert reviews

Rega Aethos is such an amplifier that is easy to overlook because it lacks both DAC, streaming and turntable input. But if that does not bother one, Aethos is by far the best integrated amplifier we have tested, in terms of sound. It is sparklingly...

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Hegel H190 is a petite masterpiece of an amplifier. Yes, it is expensive, but on the other hand you get a lot more quality for your money. Compared to the larger and more powerful H360, the similarity is striking. One get a few more decibels in volume...

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Cambridge azur died after less than 3 yrs and very little play. This amp has me listening to music again. Martin Logan speakers light up! My wifes comment was "Wow". Highly recommend.

5 expert reviews | 73 user reviews

The Marantz Cinema 70S is a slimline 7 channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X capable AV receiver, with a forward-facing feature set. Boasting 8k capable HDMI inputs, HEOS Hi-Res audio streaming, and excellent ease of use, this model will appeal to movie lovers...

2 expert reviews

The Model 40n INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER and CD 60 CD PLAYER are solid hi-fi components from Marantz that bring versatile features, good looks, great build quality, and strong performance at prices that do not break the bank.

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I’m in love with Cambridge Audio’s superlative CXN (v2). This network music streamer is sleek, smart, flexible, powerful, well thought out, and will fit into a variety of audio ecosystems. If you’re a mixed audio marriage household juggling AirPlay,...

3 expert reviews