18 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’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?
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.
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.
Buying a record player is not always as easy as acquiring the most expensive turntable you can afford and plugging it into an amp and speakers. In this article I will guide the prospective purchaser through the minefield of phono stages, since upgrading the phono stage can provide one of the most dramatic improvements to sound quality.
Minor quibbles aside, the Cambridge Audio CXA80 is a phenomenal amplifier.
A worthy successor to the award-winning A-S500, the A-S501 is a flexible, versatile amplifier.
A slim, well-specified amp offering up a captivating, enthralling listening experience.
Yamaha's flagship integrated amplifier is a versatile, feature-packed amplifier with retro looks and impressive sound.
A powerful integrated amplifier, combined with a DAC and feature-packed streamer; but lacking fun and excitement.
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.
The NAD D3020 is a truly tiny integrated amplifier/DAC with tons of connections and stunning sound.
The Azur 851A is Cambridge Audio's flagship integrated amplifier. It offers a huge array of features and incredible sound quality.