Category: Amplifiers

Classé Audio Sigma SSP and Sigma AMP5

July 10, 2015

  “Amid the chaos of that day, when all I could hear was the thunder of gunshots, and all I could smell was the violence in the air, I look back and am amazed that [Read More]

Elliott Studio Arts Model 66-001p Stereo Preamplifier

June 29, 2015

  When shopping for a new audio component, we hope to be swept away by it’s looks, operation and the veils it removes. We love it when there’s a marked improvement in sound, something tangible [Read More]

THE AUDIO NOTE P1 SE

June 3, 2015

My first introduction to single-ended tubed amplifiers came via the auspices of an Audio Note Kit One using a pair of 300B tubes. It was, at that time (which was 1995 to be precise) my [Read More]

Clones Audio API Preamp and 55PM mono amps

May 12, 2015

Up for review are affordable separates from Clones Audio. The 55pm mono block amps and AP1 preamp are minimally designed and handcrafted in Hong Kong. They appear very well built, considering their affordable prices (AP1 [Read More]

Audio Note Kondo Kagura mono amplifiers

April 7, 2015

Audio Note Kondo has a rich history in building state-of-the-art tube amplifiers that spans over three decades. Established in 1976, Hiroyasu Kondo is the founder of the Audio Note-Kondo. Driven by Kondo san’s passion for [Read More]

Atoll All in One preAmplifier

March 10, 2015

    This week, I want to share a review of Atoll’s new and highly gifted integrated amplifier (the SDA100); this review is based on my personal experiences and an audition. I combined the SDA100 [Read More]

Atoll HD 120 & MA 100

February 7, 2015

    A few months ago, Atoll launched a new line of products that immediately stood out because of their compact nature. Their small size not only makes them a nice option for those who [Read More]

Benchmark Media AHB2 Achromatic Audio Amplifier

January 27, 2015

    The Benchmark AHB2 amplifier is named for Benchmark’s Founder Allen H. Burdick, who founded the “Benchmark Sound Company” in Dallas, Texas in 1983 and changed the company name to “Benchmark Media Systems, Inc” [Read More]

Dayens Menuetto Integrated and Grande Mini Loudspeakers

January 26, 2015

  Serbian-based audio company Dayens made its good name several years back with its benchmark for affordable amplification, the elegantly minimalist, ‘adequately’ powered 30-watt Ampino integrated amplifier.  I still own and frequently enjoy the power [Read More]

Focus Audio Liszt Sonata Integrated amplifier

November 3, 2014

Life is beautiful, I must confess! In the past 12 months, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to review top high-end audio gear from the very best. Tube magic can be very addictive and compelling [Read More]

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