Amplifiers News & Reviews

Gato Audio DIA-250 and DIA-400 Integrated Amplifiers

Gato Audio just announced the DIA-250 and DIA-400 Integrated Amplifiers with DAC, optical, coax and USB inputs for digital streaming direct from Apple iPod, iPhone, or iPad as well as any...
Simaudio MOON Neo series Audio Components

Simaudio just announced the MOON Neo series of reasonably priced audiophile components priced from $2,400 to $4,600. The company says every aspect of theNe0 series (pronounced “knee-o”) was conceived to remind people...
Emotiva XPR-1 Mono-Block Power Amplifier Review

There is little not to like about the 1kwatt Emotiva XPR-1 Monoblock power amplifier. Although it lacks the snob appeal of some of the more expensive and prestigious brands, the Emotiva...
Rotel RA-1570 Integrated Amplifier

Rotel today announced the RA-1570 Integrated Amplifier, which offers a classic analog design with contemporary digital circuits for improved audio fidelity. As typical of Rotel amplifiers, the RA-1570′s circuitry draws on...
Rotel RMB-1555 Multichannel Power Amplifier

Rotel just announced the RMB-1555 five-channel power amplifier which uses the their proprietary Balanced Design Concept for accurate and enjoyable music production. The amp is designed for a powerhouse home theater...
Rotel RMB-1585 Multichannel Power Amplifier

Rotel just announced their new flagship multichannel power amplifier, model RMB-1585, for videophiles searching for the best in movie soundtrack recreation. With five channels, each capable of producing 200 continuous watts...
Krell S-550i Integrated Amplifier

Krell just released the S-550i Integrated Amplifier, which upgrades the performance of their S-300i integrated amp. The new S-550i delivers 275-watts of output, with balanced and single-ended inputs, iPod dock, and...
Wyrestorm AMP-001-010 HDBT Amplifier

Combines HDBaseT extension, HDMI Receiving, Control, and D Class amplification into an ultimate all-in-one digital amplifier solution for residential and commercial installations Wyrestorm introduced the AMP-001-010 HDBaseT (HDBT) D Class Digital...
AudioControl Rialto 400 Amplifier / DAC

Compact, high power audiophile amplifier and DAC dramatically improves quality and performance of analog and digital audio-systems AudioControl announced the Rialto 400, a compact, high-powered amplifier with a built-in audiophile-grade DAC...
Simaudio MOON 870A Power Amplifier

Simaudio Ltd. introduced the Evolution Series MOON 870A Power Amplifier, a balanced differential dual-mono design providing 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms (600 watts into 4 ohms and 1200 watts into 2...
Simaudio MOON 860A Power Amplifier

Simaudio Ltd. introduced the Evolution Series MOON 860A Power Amplifier, a balanced differential dual-mono design rated at 200 watts into 8 ohms (400 watts into 4 ohms and 800 watts into 2 ohms)....
NAD T 977 Seven-Channel Amplifier

NAD Electronics today announced the T 977 seven–channel power amplifier offering 140 watts of continuous, full disclosure power for each channel. Unlike many competitors, who pull every trick in the book to...
B.M.C. Audio AMP CS2 Integrated Amplifier

Balanced Music Concept (B.M.C.) Audio introduced the high-end AMP CS2 integrated stereo amplifier with a built-in power amp upgrade option. The AMP CS2 can change from operating as an integrated amplifier...
Marantz MM8077 Power Amplifier

Marantz just introduced their new flagship 7-channel power amplifier, Model MM8077, which includes many of the key innovations and technologies normally found in Marantz’ ultimate-quality Reference Series audio components, such as...
Griffin Twenty Audio Amplifier for Airport Express

Twenty provides a simple solution for streaming high-fidelity audio wirelessly to existing speakers from iOS devices and iTunes Griffin Technology just released the Twenty Audio Amplifier to make it easy to stream...
Pass Labs X350.5 Stereo Power Amplifier Review

Performance: (5 out of 5) Value: (3 out of 5) The Pass Labs X350.5 350 watt/ch stereo amplifier has the appearance like it was sculpted by Cybertronians. It portrays a commanding...
Classe CT-2300 Two-Channel Amplifier Review

Performance: (5 out of 5) Value: (3.5 out of 5) The Classe CT-2300 300wpc/600wpc (8/4 ohms, respectively) two-channel power amplifier is well engineered from inside and out. Classe’s unique ICTunnel keeps...
Pan Am Headphone Amplifier and USB DAC Review

A compact and effective little DAC & headphone amp with tubes for your computer desk. Pan Am Headphone Amplifier and USB DAC SRP: $599 SRP: $199 for Gateway AC power supply...
Onkyo A-9050 Stereo Integrated Amplifier Announced

Onkyo just announced affordable A-9050 75-watts per channel stereo integrated amplifier featuring WRAT amplification boosted by Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry with premium DIDRC dynamic noise reduction technology. The A-9050 follows the...
Yamaha A-S300 Review

There are two ways to think about the new S300 offerings from Yamaha – either a stepping stone into a high-end two-channel system or a second system for discerning consumers.The price...