AWARDS 2024

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Best stereo amplifiers 2024

Product of the year

Best stereo amplifier under £500

Rotel A8

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A fantastic, fuss-free stereo amp that won't break the bank

Best buys

Best stereo amplifier £500-£1000

Arcam A5

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An unfussy, impressively insightful amp that will delight music fans

Best stereo amplifier £1000-£1500

Arcam A15

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Packed with features, well made and capable of brilliant audio, the A15 wins yet another award

Best stereo amplifier £1500-£3000

Naim Nait XS 3

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Naim's supremely musical amp picks up yet another award

Best stereo amplifier over £3000

Rega Aethos

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The Aethos' insightful, dynamic and rhythmically precise performance win it yet another award

Our testers' picks of the best stereo amps

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