Audiolab’s classic amplifiers have been highly regarded since the early 80’s. In 1982, the debut model 8000A made a lot of noise in the Hi-Fi market and for a long time became a reference in the segment of mid-budget components. It seems that after forty years the company decided to repeat this trick, but climbing up a…
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…
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…
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…
So clean and neutral that you almost forget you’re listening to a tube amp: With the Canor AI 1.10, Canor has created a timeless classic amplifier that transcends genre boundaries. Canor AI 1.10 Review: We had long planned to test the Canor AI 1.10, and the wait has been worth it. My first encounter with both the…
It’s a preamp/power amp combination that I didn’t want to drag into the listening room anymore: too big and heavy. The trio consists of the preamp Canor Hyperion P1 + Virtus M1 (mono power amps) and is made according to the old tradition: with tubes for amplification and extremely high material costs. The height of 19 centimeters…
In a hit parade of the most beautiful hi-fi components, Primare would certainly always have a candidate among the top ten. The Swedes simply have a wonderfully light hand when it comes to a design that is as clean as it is elegant. One that makes it clear right from the start that quality prevails…