Amplifiers

Dominic Marsh has posted a review of the Leema Acoustics Elements integrated amplifier (£1700) at Hi-Fi Pig. His conclusions: “When you get it right, it’s a delight to listen to and many hours of listening pleasure awaits. Factor in that it has a superb built in DAC with enough inputs and connectivity to place...
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Mike Cox has posted a review of the MySound Cube monoblock amplifiers (£4500) at TNT Audio. His conclusions: “There is no evidence of the valve rushing sound even when you place your ear close to the speakers. You do need a clean mains supply to optimise the Cubes, the Lampizator Silk filter really helps...
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John Richardson has posted a review of the Pass Labs X250.8 stereo amplifier ($9600) at Part-Time Audiophile. His conclusions: “The thing I love most about this amp is its ability to really cast a sense of aural illumination on the notes that make them so much more than mere notes. What you get here,...
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Herb Reichert has posted a review of the Hegel Music Systems H160 integrated amplifier ($3500) at Stereophile. His conclusions: “On a scale of thick to thin, the H160 tended toward the corporeal—but in a very appealing manner. It wasn’t fast or slow. Its way with rhythm and tempo was unerringly natural and enjoyable. Forced...
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John Marks has posted a review of the Luxman M-600a ($9000) and M-700u ($9999) power amplifiers at Stereophile. His conclusions: “The 30Wpc M-600A could be the last amplifier for the right listener with the right speakers. But the 120Wpc M-700u, which debuts costing 11% more ($9999), is more of an amplifier for all seasons:...
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John Marks has posted a review of the Channel Islands Audio E•200S power amplifier ($2500) at Stereophile. His conclusions: “A product listed in Class A of Stereophile’s “Recommended Components” has the “est attainable sound for a component of its kind, almost without practical considerations.” Channel Islands Audio’s E•200S amplifier is not quite that good,...
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Stephan Yan has posted a review of the Audio Note P1 SE integrated amplifier ($2200) at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “I was expecting it to be warm, fuzzy and “nice” to listen to, but not really a serious audiophile tool to enjoy and bring new insight into your music. I was surprised by its...
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Mark Gusew has posted a review of the Audia Flight Three S integrated amplifier ($4990) at StereoNet. His conclusions: “It’s obvious to me that the FL3S is an incredibly well made component, where every detail has been carefully thought out for the discriminating high-end audio enthusiast. The FL3S is entirely made in Italy and...
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Wojciech Pacula has posted a review of the Accuphase A70 power amplifier (~€18,750) at High Fidelity. His conclusions: “Sound is rather warm, and a definition of both range extremes delivered by twice as expensive A-200 was better. My idea was to convey to you how remarkable, how beautifully, organic sounding amplifier this Accuphase was....
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Hans Wetzel has posted a review of the Benchmark Media Systems AHB2 power amplifier ($2995) at SoundStage! Access. His conclusions: “Benchmark Media Systems’ modest-looking little AHB2 power amp may be hi-fi’s biggest bargain. It is one of the — if not the — quietest, most resolving amps I’ve heard. Time and again, without ever...
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John Stancavage has posted a review of the Merrill Audio Thor monoblock amplifiers ($4800/pair) at Part-Time Audiophile. His conclusions: “As someone who has listened to a lot of amplifiers, I’d say the relaxed, yet detailed sound makes it a cousin of one of the most highly regarded amps of all time, the Mark Levinson...
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Neil Gader has posted a review of the Arcam FMJ A49 integrated amplifier ($5000) at The Absolute Sound. His conclusions: “The Arcam A49 is one rock-solid, fully featured performer, able to do the heavy lifting and satisfyingly drive almost any loudspeaker (including the portable variety), and to perform with a level of musicality that’s...
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Glen Wagenknecht has posted a review of the Yamaha AS-801 integrated amplifier ($999) at 6moons. His conclusions: “Yamaha have created a product with wide appeal that acknowledges legacy support but moves boldly forward. This integrated not only gets the basics right, it manages points of performance generally reserved for the much higher spread. The...
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Chris Redmond has posted part two of his review of the Audio Note Quest Silver monoblock amplifiers ($8175/pair) at . His conclusions: “Reviews are useful for whetting the appetite, piquing an interest and drawing up shortlists, but if, as a result of reading a review, you are tempted to listen to a component/system you...
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Mark Pearson has posted a review of the Shadow Reference Raven Audio Shadow Reference stereo amplifier ($6995) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “This is the sound that makes you want to melt back into your favorite listening chair and forget about the day’s troubles as the music washes over you and soothes your soul...
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Terry London has posted a review of the Perla Audio Signature 50 integrated amplifier ($) at HomeTheaterReview. His conclusions: “The Perla Audio Signature 50 has many superlative qualities to offer the music lover searching for an integrated amplifier. These would be its overall build quality, selection of internal components, materials used for its chassis,...
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Greg Petan has posted a review of the Wells Audio Innamorata Signature stereo amplifier ($15,000) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “The Innamorata Signature is another milestone in my reviewing days. Sounding like no other amp I have heard, it has musical magic running through its veins. This amp really took me by surprise. Very Highly...
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