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.
A lot has changed in the past few years for AV receivers. A few years ago all you needed was a simple unit with HDMI input and output, and a good ability to project sound. Nowadays there’s a lot more to …read more
The hugely popular Marantz PM6005 amplifier and matching CD6005 CD player have been given an upgrade and renamed the 6006 series. Let’s hope Marantz haven’t fixed what wasn’t broken… The PM6006 is basically from the same family as its predecessor …read more
Sometimes it’s difficult to get the specification that you want from a product without inevitably paying for features that you don’t want or need. Sitting comfortably between Yamaha’s previously award winning 3 series and 6 series models, the RXV481 gives …read more
Having exploded in popularity over the past five years or so, the headphone market has become a breeding ground for innovative products, clever design and, most importantly, brilliant sound quality from manufacturers old and new… So whilst the likes of …read more
Industry veterans, Audiolab, struck hi-fi gold back in 2010. Following the release of their ‘8200’ series of components, the British-based manufacturer went on to receive a wealth of accolades – so many, in fact, that Audiolab claim that since their …read more
Jonathan from our Bristol store takes a look at the What Hi-Fi? Stereo Amplifier Product of the Year 2015, the CXA60 from Cambridge… For more information or to give it a listen for yourself, pay a visit to your local …read more
Arcam’s new Faithful Musical Joy amplifier was born to thrill… There’s a definite sense of deja-vu when unpacking the Arcam A29. From the box that it arrives in, to the amplifier itself, this latest model from Arcam is virtually the spitting image of …read more
Our search for for the ultimate audiophile experience brings us to Cambridge Audio’s pre and power amplifier combo… In continuation of their impressive product development, and hoping to live up to the prestige gained from their previous forays into high …read more
