Pretty much does what it says on the tin. In hi-fi terms this is an electronic device that amplifies or boosts the signal from a source component to a required volume. Also see Pre-amplifier and Power amplifier.
Today I’ve been lucky enough to get to play with the shiny new Cambridge Audio Evo 150, a new High-Res Streamer/Amplifier from the venerable British company. I must admit to more than a little excitement at the outset of this …read more
As its title suggests the Rotel A11 Tribute is a tip of the hat to a time when the manufacturer was a common household name, this amp has all the hallmarks of its forebearers and more. Fitted with up-to-date …read more
Whilst we were all* awake at night, tossing, turning, scratching our heads, sick with worry at what could possibly have happened at the Arcam facilities to leave us in the painful absence of a ‘top end’ Arcam amplifier for what …read more
Pioneer A10AE – the feature packed amp with punchy sound. When it comes to hi-fi we just love amplifiers. There’s nothing better than a black box full of magic which turns that weak incoming signal into a dynamic musical performance. …read more
Currently, many manufacturers are rushing to incorporate a comprehensive range of streaming options into their amplifiers, without sacrificing on audio quality or skyrocketing the price tag. Enter Marantz’s latest integrated stereo streamer, the PM7000N, which could be the answer to …read more
Modern life presents its challenges for the music lover, whether that’s finding the next great band or finding equipment that fits into the average home. Quad don’t claim to see the future but they’re having a go at fixing the …read more
Marantz are one of the most prestigious names in the hi-fi world thanks to a history of fantastic releases, which are well known for their musical sound. It’s always a joy to sit down with a Marantz product and today …read more
Cambridge Audio updates a crowd favourite and comes out with yet another award-winning amplifier… Following on from the hugely successful original CX models released in 2015 the 2nd generation of Cambridge Audio’s CX range of amplifiers have already created quite …read more
Although the price may seem high, in terms of performance the Roksan Blak amp is an absolute bargain. The Roksan Blak Amp sits at the top of the Roksan range as their most powerful, best sounding and prominent looking amplifier. …read more
You may have already seen Cambridge Audio’s new AX range of hi-fi separates in audio-related media of late; their AXA35 integrated amplifier received a 5-star award from What Hi-Fi? and we recently tested out the more affordable AXR85 here in …read more
