Stereo Amplifiers reviews & products

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By What Hi-Fi? published 14 June 19

This pre/power combination is one of the best amplifiers money can buy, as it should be at this price.

By What Hi-Fi? published 10 June 19

Musical Fidelity’s M2si isn’t as well equipped as most rivals, but counters with a refined and entertaining sound

By What Hi-Fi? published 6 June 19

This stereo amplifier has plenty going for it, but it is up against some tough competition at this level.

By What Hi-Fi? published 7 May 19

Copland’s excellent new CTA408 is a classy valve powered integrated amplifier without all the fuss

By What Hi-Fi? published 6 March 19

The Leema Acoustics Pulse IV is good in parts, but overall, the performance leaves us generally unenthused.

By What Hi-Fi? published 25 February 19

The Yamaha A-S301 is an integrated amp we can wholeheartedly recommend.

By What Hi-Fi? published 17 January 19

This appealing, full-bodied and powerful amplifier needs a little more subtlety and precision to compete with the best

By What Hi-Fi? published 17 December 18

We were excited by the entry amp in NAD’s D-series, so how does the look-a-likey D 3045 measure up in comparison?

By What Hi-Fi? published 10 December 18

If you're after a fully featured stereo integrated amplifier that sounds great, Parasound’s HINT 6 could be just the job.

By What Hi-Fi? published 21 November 18

A wide range of features and an easy-going, entertaining sound give this preamplifier serious appeal.