Amplifiers

The Swiss company has begun shipping new 7-series preamplifiers, presented for the first time this spring at an exhibition in Munich. It includes the 727 and 757, both of which are top-of-the-line models and were developed from the ground up. The previous Soulution 727 is characterized by a signal-to-noise ratio of -170 dB – this is […] More

Accuphase Laboratories, Inc. (originally known as Kensonic Laboratories, Inc.) is a Japanese manufacturer of high-end electronics. Accuphase Laboratories was founded in 1972 by disgraced Kenwood Corporation engineer Jiro Kasuga. Kasuga did not agree with Kenwood’s position in the approach to the development of equipment; many of its developments never reached mass production due to commercial unprofitability for the […] More

The Pioneer A-40AE is a classic integrated stereo amplifier, and there are no wireless modules or built-in streamers. It is designed to work as part of a traditional stereo system. Secondly, during its development, engineers paid maximum attention to the most important aspects for sound quality and did everything possible in this price category to ensure that […] More

The Denon Design Series stands out thanks to its combination of matte aluminum, glossy and matte black surfaces. The clear and informative OLED displays will tell you everything you need to know about the music being played. And the combination of the PMA-60 and DCD-50 components can be placed both horizontally and vertically, depending on […] More

The Luxman M-200 amplifier has a low metal case on vibration-isolating legs. The front panel is made of aluminum. On its left side there is a power button with an indicator. On the right is a miniature volume control knob, which is usually not typical for power speakers. To the left of it are two […] More

Developed in collaboration with the Starke Sound team, the EverSolo AMP-F2 is a Class D amplifier based on the integration of the innovative NS600 module. Thanks to this, it has a large supply of energy, excellent dynamics and high-precision sound. The all-new SAPS switching power supply supplies the audio circuit with a clean electrical signal, ensuring very low […] More

The Esoteric C-02X stereo preamp represents the next generation of Esoteric’s line of high-end components that deliver audio excellence. It has advanced circuit design and dual mono topology, which dramatically improves the transmission of all the power and energy of the music. The Esoteric C-02X preamplifiers are hand-assembled individually at the Esoteric factory in Tokyo and […] More

The Norwegian company Hegel presents the H390 amplifier. The new integrated device has developed network functions with software upgrade capabilities. It replaces the H360, but don’t consider it just an improvement on a successful model. According to Hegel, none of the H390’s PCBs are made the same as its predecessor. As for the sound of the new product, […] More

Air Tight introduced its inaugural amplifier 38 years ago, featuring the ATM-1, a stereo power amplifier with EL34 tubes in a push-pull configuration. This was succeeded by the ATM-1S, which remained in production until 2023. The ATM-1E 2024 Edition represents the most recent advancement of the ATM-1 concept and is the culmination of nearly four […] More

The Danish company Copland has long been known in our country to lovers of high-quality sound. Its products are an example of not only a competent design approach and careful selection of components for its products, but also a correctly chosen strategy and the right moment to enter the market. Or maybe there was some basic luck […] More

The McIntosh MC301 power amplifier is a monoblock that develops a very serious output power of 300 W. The McIntosh MC301 represents McIntosh’s new approach to its products and is the smallest in the brand’s line of power amplifiers. The model stands out with its updated, laconic design, lower body compared to its counterparts, but retains its […] More