Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

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

The Linn Selekt DSM is a fresh and convincing approach to what a modern high-end digital source could be

5 expert reviews

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

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.

4 expert reviews

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...

2 expert reviews

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....

4 expert reviews

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 NAD C298 reminds me in a good way of several NAD power amplifiers that I have owned or listened to over the decades. Lots of power and good sound at a reasonable price – and in a cheap packaging. The Danish Purifi Eigentakt amplifier modules are...

7 expert reviews

The Bluesound Powernode (N330) is even better than its predecessor, and although the price has gone up since we last tested it, it stands out so strongly from the field that this is quickly forgiven.

15 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Technics is a brand that has been with us seemingly forever, and as a result there is no shortage of very diverse opinions out there about the brand and what it stands for. Some audiophiles look fondly upon Technics, whereas...

7 expert 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

Now headquartered in London, English audio product manufacturer Cambridge Audio was founded in 1968 in the university city of the same name. The company's initial product was the walnut-trimmed 20 watts-per-channel (Wpc) P40 integrated amplifier....

9 expert reviews | 15 user reviews

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

2 expert 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

Denon AVR-X3700h AV receiver. With 105wpc x 9 built in amplification, you can use the internal amps to power a 9CH speaker configuration or add a separate 2CH amp to power your main Left/Right channels and run a full 11CH surround system. Imagine the...

9 expert reviews | 108 user reviews

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...

2 expert reviews

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

With second-to-none build quality and no-compromise sonic performance, the versatile Michi X3 integrated amplifier represents one of the best in its class far more than its price tag would suggest.

12 expert reviews

Rega adds more functionality than we’re used to, but doesn’t alter the sonic characteristics we’ve always admired.

16 expert reviews

The TEAC Distinction line certainly seems to be well thought out and well matched to each other. The CD-3000 with its 192kHz upsampling before decoding and dual differential DACs has us excited.

8 expert reviews

The price tag can be intimidating, but the NAD C 700’s design, build quality, and exquisite audio performance fully justifies it.

5 expert reviews

The Burson Audio Soloist 3X GT is a super-capable headphone amp that has an almost inexhaustible amount of power combined with a resolution that makes the music flow in the most airy way. Everything sounds ‘right’, and the amp has insane control no...

2 expert reviews

The small Chromecast amplifier NAD Amp1 is easy to use and has an inviting sound with good focus in the bass area. It may not shine quite so much upwards in the harmonics, but the overall impression is very good.

4 expert reviews

The McIntosh MC312 2-Channel Solid State Amplifier is one of their newest designs that easily carries the 70-year tradition of providing leading...

4 expert reviews