Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

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 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

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I bought my Linn 22 years ago because it offered far better phono sound than my McIntosh Laboratory C27 solid-state preamp. When I heard the Cambridge Audio Duo through my system, I thought, “Aha! Finally, I've found a phono stage that offers that...

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

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If you're looking for a single device to stream music, watch TV over HDMI, power a turntable, and more besides, you need a network amplifier. Rotel's RAS-5000 won't disappoint your ears, but brace yourself for its hefty 35-pound weight and steep price.

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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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A 2022 What Hi-Fi? award winner, same old look but with a spacious new sound

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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...

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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

A What Hi-Fi? 2022 award winner, an easy-going, mid-range AV receiver with flexible features

3 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The Rega Fono Mini A2D Mk2 remains our budget phono stage of choice

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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,...

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Not everyone will need the expensive Sonos Amp, but for certain setups, it's the perfect solution to bridge the gap between Sonos and non-Sonos gear.

27 expert reviews | 128 user reviews

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.

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The iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon is a hugely impressive portable DAC/headphone amp, with more functionality than most users will need. The amplifier is powerful enough to support most style of headphone and its stereo imaging and fine detail performance is...

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Octave Audio’s V 70 SE integrated amplifier will amaze others besides us. It truly shakes the prejudices that many have against valve amplifiers, and will win the enthusiasm of many for something they didn’t think they were ready for or interested in....

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Cambridge’s CXA81 integrated amplifier improves upon the enjoyable if flawed CXA80 with new features, putting in an authoritative performance. It’s currently the best integrated amplifier you can buy for around £1000.

2 expert reviews | 151 user reviews

The MARANTZ NR1200 is like a Swiss army knife of receivers. In one very affordable box, you get the flexibility to stream music, the ability to integrate with video, and enough power for all but the most power-hungry speakers in the largest rooms. It...

8 expert reviews | 36 user reviews

This is a chance to own an 80s classic built to modern standards. The A1 has limitations but is hugely charming all the same

10 expert reviews | 16 user 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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The Sound Blaster X5 is an unusual product, and some of the features are downright weird. Fortunately, that doesn’t detract from the fact that it’s a very good headphone amplifier at a price point where there are few competitors. If you’ve bought...

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The Pro-Ject DS3 B incorporates technology from high-end phono preamplifiers, bringing the balanced input listening experience to a far larger audience.

3 expert reviews | 5 user reviews

Jackery placed great emphasis on comfort and convenience with the Explorer 1000 Pro. The folding handle on the Explorer 1000 Pro completes the simple, high-quality design of the power station. With the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro, you can easily supply...

3 expert reviews