Resurrecting an original Cambridge Audio A5 integrated amp. A very clean sounding amp, that sounds a lot more powerful than it is. Quite capable of cranking out the tunes into the right speakers; just know its limits.
Category: Integrated Amplifiers
An integrated amplifier is, essentially, a pre/power amplifier in 1 box.
Fosi Audio TB10D Mini Class D Amplifier Reviewed
Have you ever typed “amplifier” in to Amazon or eBay? Do so, and you’ll find a plethora of miniature amplifiers, many with outrageous power output claims and with various features. Some give you Bluetooth, SD card and USB playback and even an FM radio. Some have an output for a passive subwoofer (good luck finding…… Continue reading Fosi Audio TB10D Mini Class D Amplifier Reviewed
Cambridge Audio AXA35 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed
a smart-looking, well-featured amplifier. It’s nicely made and finished with plenty of versatility for most users, but it could be better engineered in places and has a lot of competition at this price.
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXA81 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed
A real breath of fresh air in a market dominated by boring black boxes with average build and same-old specs.
Arylic Up2Stream A30 Miniature Streaming Amplifier Reviewed
A tiny, generously specced miniature amplifier with integrated streaming, an excellent app and great sound.
Musical Fidelity M2si Integrated Amplifier Review
The M2si is a fine demonstration of what a reformed brand can produce from the get-go.
Yamaha R-N803D MusicCast Network Receiver Review
Yamaha’s R-N803D is a stereo receiver packed with clever tech and plenty of connectivity. The intuitive retro-inspired design, brilliant software and the thoughtful implementation of its many features are the icing on a particularly sweet cake.
Arcam A29 Integrated Amplifier Review
Arcam’s A29 packs some clever tech, useful features and bags of power into a sleek, slimline chassis. There are no digital bells and whistles here – only pure analogue goodness with cracking headphone and phono stages onboard to boot. With the ability to seamlessly interface with Arcam’s rSeries components and more analogue inputs than many will ever need, the A29 can form the basis of a system that is as complex as you want it to be. It’s a lot of amp for what is – in hi-fi terms at least – little money. But is it any good?
Cambridge Audio SR10 Stereo Receiver Review
A true nod to the good old days of analogue, though thoroughly modern in both style and function. Everything a stereo receiver should be, with no unnecessary digital bells and whistles to complicate and clutter the design.
Yamaha A-U670 Review
It may look like an integrated amplifier in its simplest form, but Yamaha’s A-U670 packs not only a highly efficient class D amplifier but also DSD-capable DAC into its compact casework.
Cambridge Audio CXA80 Review
Minor quibbles aside, the Cambridge Audio CXA80 is a phenomenal amplifier.
Yamaha A-S501 Review
A worthy successor to the award-winning A-S500, the A-S501 is a flexible, versatile amplifier.
Arcam A19 Review
A slim, well-specified amp offering up a captivating, enthralling listening experience.
Yamaha A-S3000 Review
Yamaha’s flagship integrated amplifier is a versatile, feature-packed amplifier with retro looks and impressive sound.
Yamaha R-N500 Network Receiver Review
A powerful integrated amplifier, combined with a DAC and feature-packed streamer; but lacking fun and excitement.
Yamaha A-S201 Review
The A-S201 is a well built, well specified budget amplifier. You can add great sound and an excellent phono stage to that list, too.
Nad D3020 Review
The NAD D3020 is a truly tiny integrated amplifier/DAC with tons of connections and stunning sound.
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A Review
The Azur 851A is Cambridge Audio’s flagship integrated amplifier. It offers a huge array of features and incredible sound quality.