Onkyo must be applauded for taking the plunge into affordable digital amps, but the A-5VL is beaten by the best analogue alternatives
The PI-1 from Electrocompaniet is a musically involving amplier, but lacks the sparkle of top rivals
The Bryston B60R may be an unassuming little amplifier but it has real quality
The latest integrated amplifier from Krell does enough to gain our recommendation, but only just
A fantastic product good enough to put most similarly priced alternatives to shame
A big, powerful, attractive amp for the money, even if it’s not without competition
The SIA 2-150 is a great all-rounder. It’s one of the best amplifiers at this price level
The Rega does a fine job with high frequencies – they shine when they should, but never spill into hardness
Specification and design impressive apart from the remote), but perhaps lacking substance at this price point?
Has a welcome, grown-up sound that's effortlessly musical but it doesn't like to get down and dirty
Leema's original Tucana integrated amplifier was a great amp. The new, subtly tweaked Mk II version makes a great design even better