With the introduction of the X3 Series 2 and X5 Series 2 integrated amplifiers, the number of models in Rotel’s elite Michi series has increased to five. The glorious name Michi, under which high-end equipment is now produced, just as it was in the 90s, was decided to be revived by Rotel a year ago. For […] More
The Gato Audio AMP-150 is a 13.8 kg amplifier constructed around large and massive aluminum profiles and equipped with a huge power supply. Top-class electronic components are mounted on an expensive double-sided printed circuit board… An amplifier that embodies original style and constructive solidity speaks for itself. Gato Audio AMP-150 is one of the best representatives […] More
Tube amplifiers occupy a unique niche within the Hi-Fi and High-End audio landscape. Despite the advancements in digital technology, these analog systems remain unparalleled in their ability to deliver sound that is rich, dense, and authentically natural. It’s precisely because of these qualities that tube amplifiers not only persist in the modern audio market but […] More
The “SPA25 Prisma” stands as the pinnacle of integrated amplifiers in Primare’s luxurious repertoire, representing the apex of Swedish engineering prowess. Its counterpart, the “SP25 Prisma,” on the other hand, serves as a refined preamplifier, focusing on delivering pristine audio signals to power amplification stages. These latest additions to Primare’s lineup, the “SPA25 Prisma” and […] More
The Creek Audio 4040A integrated amplifier ensures seamless functionality and opulent performance. Crafted to embody the spirit of the classic 1982 CAS4040, the Creek 4040A offers three analog signal inputs, comprising two sets of unbalanced RCA connectors and one set of fully balanced XLR connectors. Its electronic volume control enables meticulous adjustments in 1 dB […] More
Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 became a logical continuation of the previous model Lyngdorf TDAI-2170 . They are very similar in appearance; the modern device only has one more “window” on the front panel. But this is not an auxiliary display, as I first thought, but really a window to the outside world: the antennas of the built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi […] More
The Rotel RB-1552 MKII is a two-channel Class A/B power amplifier that delivers 2 x 130 W output power into an 8-ohm load. The device is equipped with balanced and unbalanced inputs and can be used both as part of high-end stereo systems and in a home theater for sounding front channels. Two pairs of screw connectors […] More
Triode, a Japanese firm, has introduced a new integrated amplifier, the Evolution Musashi, set to hit the market this summer with a retail price of $5000. This latest amplifier serves as an enhancement of its predecessor, the Musashi, maintaining the use of KT150 output tubes. For the preamp section, the engineers opted for 12AU7 tubes, […] More
Hegel H600 is the top model in the line of the Norwegian company, which comes after the popular amplifier Hegel H590. So, what has changed visually and what has remained the same? Let’s just say that it is impossible to distinguish Hegel H590 and Hegel H600 from the front panel. On the slightly convex aluminum facade of the […] More
Transitioning to a setup comprising separate components, specifically a power amplifier and preamplifier, undoubtedly represents a significant investment, but the auditory rewards justify the expense. This modular approach is the foundation of superior Hi-Fi and High-End audio systems, prized for their unparalleled sound quality. The rationale behind this preference lies in the enhanced performance and […] More
Gold Note PA-1175 MkII is a power amplifier, where the output stage uses 4 pairs of selected transistors for each channel. The power is up to 200 Watts per channel, and in bridge mode, if the device is used as a monoblock, it increases to 520 Watts! Such indicators require the use of a special power transformer, […] More
PrimaLuna EVO 400 Integrated is the second oldest of the integrated amplifiers, delivering 2 x 24 W in triode mode with EL34 tubes or 2 x 42 W in ultra-linear mode. The ability to switch operating modes in the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Integrated also extends to the headphone amplifier. The fact is that all powerful lamps […] More
