Receivers & Amplifiers

The Wecreat Vista is a well designed, good all round laser cutter and engraver, with some good features that make this a versatile machine for most tasks. For use with metals you may want to add the IR head but for everything else, including oversized...

3 expert reviews

With an open soundstage, clear vocals and quick timing, the AVR-X2800H has a great sound and the connectivity options to match

3 expert reviews

Despite being more expensive than its predecessor, the AVC-X3800H's updated feature spec and new and improved sound make it an excellent buy

3 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

If you are looking for a great-sounding integrated amplifier with ungodly levels of power and build quality that is beyond reproach, audition the MICHI X5 S2 post haste! Well? What are you waiting for?!

4 expert reviews

This mini Powernode Edge is a decent space-saving solution with extensive streaming smarts, but its performance isn’t as slam dunk as its rivals

5 expert reviews

The Cinema 30 delivers all of the luxury and refinement you would expect from Marantz with all of the crispness and punch you could desire and all of the latest tech specs, too, making it a rare all-rounder of an AVR

4 expert reviews

The Moon 110LP v2 is a well-built and capable performer. Stick with moving magnet cartridges and it’s sure to please

5 expert reviews

The Nait XS 3 is a gentle upgrade but remains one of the most musically enticing options at this price

4 expert reviews

A simple, no-frills compact design that does its main job successfully; this is yet another superb-sounding Rega stereo amplifier.

6 expert reviews

The Linn Selekt DSM is a fresh and convincing approach to what a modern high-end digital source could be

5 expert reviews

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4 expert reviews

The Rega Aethos delivers an exceptional combination of insight, dynamics and rhythmic precision to produce class-leading sound

5 expert reviews

Hegel H190 is a petite masterpiece of an amplifier. Yes, it is expensive, but on the other hand you get a lot more quality for your money. Compared to the larger and more powerful H360, the similarity is striking. One get a few more decibels in volume...

6 expert reviews

Brought this to replace a early 90s technics amplifier. The sound quality on this Yamaha is nothing short of amazing. Hooked up to Rotel 965 bx cd and monitor audio bronze bx2 speakerst,It is smooth yet very detailed and weighty, with excellent depth....

5 expert reviews | 73 user reviews

The Marantz Cinema 70S is a slimline 7 channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X capable AV receiver, with a forward-facing feature set. Boasting 8k capable HDMI inputs, HEOS Hi-Res audio streaming, and excellent ease of use, this model will appeal to movie lovers...

2 expert reviews

It’s the best-sounding Sonos yet, but the Amp isn’t the last word in hi-fi subtlety

27 expert reviews | 128 user reviews

4 expert reviews

The Marantz Cinema 50 combines a hardcore home cinema spec with a chic, contemporary design. Features include future-proofed 4K 120Hz HDMI inputs, a sharp new user interface, and bullet proof HEOS multiroom Hi-res streaming. Ultimately though, it’s the...

3 expert reviews

The iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon is a hugely impressive portable DAC/headphone amp, with more functionality than most users will need. The amplifier is powerful enough to support most style of headphone and its stereo imaging and fine detail performance is...

2 expert reviews

Octave Audio’s V 70 SE integrated amplifier will amaze others besides us. It truly shakes the prejudices that many have against valve amplifiers, and will win the enthusiasm of many for something they didn’t think they were ready for or interested in....

4 expert reviews

Cambridge’s CXA81 integrated amplifier improves upon the enjoyable if flawed CXA80 with new features, putting in an authoritative performance. It’s currently the best integrated amplifier you can buy for around £1000.

2 expert reviews | 151 user reviews

The MARANTZ NR1200 is like a Swiss army knife of receivers. In one very affordable box, you get the flexibility to stream music, the ability to integrate with video, and enough power for all but the most power-hungry speakers in the largest rooms. It...

8 expert reviews | 36 user reviews

The Rega Fono Mini A2D Mk2 remains our budget phono stage of choice

2 expert reviews

This is a chance to own an 80s classic built to modern standards. The A1 has limitations but is hugely charming all the same

10 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

This modern just-add-speakers system from Marantz is marvellous in many ways, but musically we want more

12 expert reviews