Matrix Audio started out as a builder of streamers but also makes amplifiers. The all-new M-series marks a milestone for Matrix Audio, according to the manufacturer. The series includes the music streamer MS-1, the preamplifier MP-1 and the power amplifier MA-1, which together form a complete flagship of Matrix Audio. The M-series is the first […] More
The PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 integrated amplifier features a completely balanced architecture More
The McIntosh MA7200 amplifier has: 14 inputs: 5 unbalanced, 1 balanced, one phono input for MM and MC cartridges, a pair of coaxial and optical, USB and proprietary MCT. More
The McIntosh MC312 is a stereo power amplifier that features a classic circuit design and traditional construction typical of the brand. In comparison to the MC302, enhancements have been made to the filters, resulting in an increased dynamic range from 1.8 dB to 2.3 dB. This improvement allows the amplifier to deliver more robust bass […] More
The KT170 from Tung-Sol is an octal-base beam tetrode vacuum tube released in 2021. It is a key member of the KT family of tubes, which is well-known among audiophiles, where the KT88 has remained popular since 1956. Despite numerous attempts to create new tubes for audio equipment, the KT170 is the most successful result […] More
The hybrid integrated amplifier with DAC Magnat MA 700 is based on proprietary and already proven solutions. The manufacturer once again used a circuit that uses both radio tubes and transistors. According to Magnat, this approach is the key to balanced sound and high performance. The company noted that the ECC 81 tubes used in […] More
The Topping B100 mono power amplifier stands out as the most advanced option when it comes to performance More
The smallest of the Esoteric F-Series integrated amplifiers, the F-07, unlike the F-05, has slightly less output power (100 watts into 8 ohms), is equipped with two tone controls instead of three, and only one balanced input on XLR connectors. The Esoteric F-07 also operates in Class AB, has conventional steel chassis supports, but weighs […] More
Luxman L-550AX Mark II is a modified version (Mark 2) of the L-550AX amplifier, released in 2011. The Luxman L-550AX Mark II integrated stereo amplifier is made in Japan and is part of the X series of Luxman, whose models are designed for the most demanding music lovers. The amplifier operates in pure Class A, […] More
Cambridge Audio is one of the best-selling brands in hi-fi technology. It has been in business for over 50 years and makes everything from speakers to amplifiers, preamps and processors. Now the company is introducing Edge, a new high-end range of audio electronics that is the company’s flagship offering. The Edge series comprises three models: […] More
German audio manufacturer LinnenberG is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this year. The thirtieth anniversary is being celebrated with the launch of the Anniversary Series amplifiers. LinnenberG engineers promise to pull out all the stops for the most refined reproduction combined with high-quality build quality. LinnenberG: German manufacturer that has existed since 1994 Germany-based LinnenberG has […] More
The AMP 8 power amplifier circuit is based on the solutions used in the PA 3000 HV. The input stage is a J-FET cascode amplifier with cross-coupling, and the voltage is amplified by a Hawksford FET cascode operating in class A. The output stage, responsible for current amplification, uses high-quality ThermalTrak transistors with stable characteristics […] More
