The Exposure 3010 S2D is unmistakably the flagship integrated amplifier in the British range. Not only because it is the only one that has the option of modular expansion with a DSD-capable DAC board. It is also taller, better equipped, and weighs as much as its two smaller but overall very similar brothers (namely 12.0…
Hegel H590 Review: This number in advance: 300. Namely 300 watts. Sine. per channel. And at 8 ohms. The power output of the new Hegel H590 is unusually high and is easily 100 watts more than most of the other “big” integrated amplifiers in this class. With 300 watts at 8 ohms, Hegel’s new flagship…
Are you ready to treat your ears to an incredible audio experience? You’ve got to check out the Holo Audio Bliss KTE Headphone Amplifier. In this review, I’ll dive into everything this amazing amplifier has to offer and why it just might be the key to unlocking pure listening pleasure. The Holo Audio Bliss KTE…
Elac EA101EQ-G – the traditional manufacturer from Kiel could hardly have called its new integrated amplifier more cryptic. The name behind the abbreviation EA is far more catchy: Element Amplifier. This already indicates that the EA101EQ-G is primarily aimed at hi-fi beginners or those switching over, which is also underlined by its sales price of…
McIntosh makes top-notch stereo equipment, and the C22 MK V AC preamp and MC275 AC power amp combo is a perfect example. It delivers amazing sound and looks fantastic, all at a price point that isn’t their absolute highest. The best part? They give you tons of options! With 20 different power amps alone (not counting multichannel…
Naim Nait XS 3 review: Naim’s original Nait XS was introduced in 2008. It was designed as a step up from the basic Nait integrated amp and offered improved sound and greater grunt from a similarly slimline package. A decade on, it was revised for a second time by Naim’s engineers, and the result is…
Are you ready to take your audio experience to the next level? I’ve been writing the Gustard X30 Review, and I have to say, this piece of equipment is seriously impressive. If you’re an audiophile or someone who wants to get the best sound possible, you’ll want to hear about this. Why the Gustard X30…
Modern integrated amplifiers can do much more than just “just” amplify and manage stereo signals. An integrated amplifier that can do a lot is the Lyngdorf TDAI-3400. It attracts, for example, with a highly sophisticated room calibration (RoomPerfect) and such a comprehensive modular design that it is possible for everyone to “tailor” their perfect amplifier. Discover the…
The Swabian speaker direct seller Nubert is always good for a surprise. Of course, it was clear that Schwäbisch Gmünder would soon bring an integrated amplifier. After all, the loyal Nu fan community has been calling for this for a long time. Now it’s here: its full name is Nubert nuConnect ampX – that fits…
The Cayin CS-805A is a tube amplifier that uses an 805 as the output tube. As you might expect, it has excellent dynamics, but the sound is also very special compared to other 805 amps. No matter how long they have been doing their job, HiFi testers are not immune to doubts about their results and recommendations….