Excellent amplifier up with the elite at this price level
The Yamaha A-S700 stereo amp has the familial looks – and sound – of the A-S1000, but costs considerably less
The Nait XS is as musically engrossing an amplifier as we've heard at this price point. It'll worry the class leaders
The Icon is an impressively built, top-value and fluid and natural sounding valve amp, although it will need careful partnering
A lovely object and a splendid amplifier, the CAP-2100 is a gregarious and eloquent communicator
Superior product in some ways, but the PM5003 lacks the cohesion to trouble the class leaders
The overall impression you get is that you’re getting an awful lot for your money – until you start listening
The build is as reliable as ever. The sound however falls way below the usually high standard we have come to expect from Denon
When it was released, the Fatman docks were very orginal iPod accessories: the valves and chrome are fairly commonplace now, but they're still a draw
Convincing digital amplifier, quality build but perhaps for the price we might expect a little more body and warmth
Leema's original Tucana integrated amplifier was a great amp. The new, subtly tweaked Mk II version makes a great design even better