Best stereo amplifiers 2019

Product of the year

Best stereo amplifier £750-£1500

Best stereo amplifier £750-£1500

Cambridge Audio CXA81

Sets a new baseline for integrated amps at this price

Best buys

Best stereo amplifier under £400

Best stereo amplifier under £400

Marantz PM6006 UK Edition

Marantz makes small, but telling, improvements to a class-leading amplifier

Best stereo amplifier £400-£750

Best stereo amplifier £400-£750

Cambridge Audio CXA61

Extra features and improved sound quality for those willing to pay a higher price

Best stereo amplifier £1500-£2500

Best stereo amplifier £1500-£2500

Naim Nait XS 3

The third generation of a supremely musical amp

Best stereo amplifier over £2500

Best stereo amplifier over £2500

Naim Supernait 3

An entertaining yet informative integrated amplifier

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