Onkyo must be applauded for taking the plunge into affordable digital amps, but the A-5VL is beaten by the best analogue alternatives
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 overall impression you get is that you’re getting an awful lot for your money – until you start listening
Up there with the best, some imperfections, but when it comes to sound quality it's well worth the five-star rating
Receives a highly respectable four-star verdict, but we had hoped for much more
Still a great amp, but not quite as good as its younger brother, the £100 cheaper (and remote-less) RA-04
Leema's original Tucana integrated amplifier was a great amp. The new, subtly tweaked Mk II version makes a great design even better