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Western Electric 91E Review – Tube Euphoria

By resuming the introduction of 300B tubes, Western Electric has created a full-scale storm on the audiophile market. Well, the American manufacturer has many more things in its arsenal that can surprise fans of good sound – for example, the Western Electric 91E integrated single-ended amplifier, which we are testing today.

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Cambridge Audio EVO 150 SE – Meet the Updated Amplifier

Cambridge Audio has released an improved version of its famous network integrated amplifier – this month the Cambridge Audio EVO 150 SE will go on sale. The device uses Class D amplification based on NCOREx “Tuned by Cambridge” modules and delivers 2 x 150 watts to 8 ohm speakers. The amplifier is equipped with a built-in digital-to-analog converter based on the advanced ESS Technology Sabre ES9018K2M chip.

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Bluesound Powernode – Now GaN-Based

Bluesound has introduced a new generation of the Bluesound Powernode network integrated amplifier. The model now uses gallium nitride (GaN) amplification technology and is equipped with three amplification channels for the center speaker in home theater mode. At the same time, the Bluesound Powernode can operate in traditional stereo mode – then the power will be 2 x 100 watts, and when switching to three-channel mode – 80 watts.

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Orchard Audio Starkrimson 25 Mono Premium – GaN Transistor Amplifier

Orchard Audio has introduced the Orchard Audio Starkrimson 25 Mono Premium mono power amplifier. The model uses class D circuitry with GaN transistors in the output stage.

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Cyrus Audio 80 – Now in Full Size!

Cyrus Audio's calling card has always been half-size audio components - half the width of standard equipment. Well, the ice has broken - the company has announced the launch of a line of standard-width components, Cyrus Audio 80.

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Electric Audio TAE 150 and PAE 150 and PAE 150 – New Amplifiers on the March

The new German brand, Electric Audio (a subsidiary of the well-known company in Gauder Akustik), presented the Electric Audio TAE 150 integrated amplifier and the Electric Audio PAE 150 stereo power amplifier.

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Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 – True Digital Amplifier

Danish company Lyngdorf has introduced the Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 integrated streaming amplifier with analog and digital inputs. The new amp replaces the well-known TDAI-2170 model and uses a modular architecture that allows for future expansion.

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Linn Klimax Solo 500 – New Monoblock Amplifiers from the Scottish Company

Linn presented mono power amplifiers Klimax Solo 500 – the devices use the proprietary Adaptive Bias Control technology and a hybrid cooling matrix for effective heat dissipation. Klimax Solo 500 uses the developments of the top Linn Klimax Solo amplifier. The model operates in class AB with an adaptive quiescent current control system and, at the same time, is designed in a fairly compact case made of milled aluminum.

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The Best Integrated Amplifiers for $449 - $5,000: A Detailed Comparison

Choosing an affordable Hi-Fi integrated amplifier, or more expensive Top Hi-Fi equipment, is a difficult and responsible task, the market is literally flooded with these devices. We have prepared for you a guide and comparison of seven of the best new integrated amplifiers in the price range from $449 to $5,000 - each of which deserves close attention in its range.

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NAD M33 V2 Network Integrated Amplifier and M23 V2 Power Amplifier - Two New Products

NAD Electronics has updated two models in its top Masters line - the NAD M33 V2 Network Amplifier with BluOS and the NAD M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier.

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Mark Levinson 600 – a New Series of Amplifiers from the Iconic Brand

Mark Levinson has introduced a new 600 series, which includes the Mark Levinson No.626 preamplifier, the Mark Levinson No.632 stereo power amplifier and the Mark Levinson No.631 mono power amplifiers. Sales of the equipment will begin in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Gryphon Audio Antileon Revelation – 5th Generation of the Famous Amplifier

The Danish company Gryphon Audio is releasing the fifth generation of the iconic Antileon power amplifier – Antileon Revelation. The announcement was prepared for two anniversaries of the company - the 30th anniversary of the Antileon amplifier line and the 40th anniversary of the Gryphon company itself.

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Line Magnetic LM-300IA – Single-Ended Integrated Tube Amplifier

Line Magnetic has introduced a new single-ended integrated tube amplifier Line Magnetic LM-300IA, based on the iconic 300B triodes. The device is handcrafted and equipped with output transformers and a bias regulator with a precise built-in current meter.

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Canor Virtus A3 – a Hybrid Integrated "Dual Mono" Amplifier

Canor Audio has introduced the hybrid integrated amplifier Canor Virtus A3. The model uses the "dual mono" topology, a vacuum tube preamplifier on a pair of E88CC tubes, is equipped with a built-in digital-to-analog converter, a phono preamplifier and has a 1.3-inch touch LCD screen.

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SMSL VMV A1 Pro - Integrated Amplifier on GaN FET Transistors

The SMSL company presented the SMSL VMV A1 Pro power amplifier - using lnfineon's latest GaN FET transistors, with a switching frequency of up to 1 MHz. Such unique circuitry guarantees, according to the company, absolutely natural sound and up to 400 W of output power.

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Rotel DX-5 – a Tiny Amplifier Operating in Class A/B

Rotel DX-5 is a compact model, but despite its dimensions, the device does not use digital amplification and operates in class A/B, reaching 2 x 33 W into 4 Ohm load and 2 x 25 W into 8 Ohm speakers. The new product is equipped with a power supply based on a powerful toroidal transformer created by Rotel itself, and high-current transistors.

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JAVA HI-FI Carbon Double Shot – a Powerful Integrated Amplifier

A very powerful (2 x 400 W into 8 Ohm and 2 x 400 W into 4 Ohm loudspeakers) integrated amplifier JAVA HI-FI Carbon Double Shot is presented. The model uses a fully balanced dual-mono configuration with an LDR pre-amp stage and GaN FET power amp stage.

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Wattson Audio Madison AMPLIFIER – a New Standard for Compact Integrated amps

The Wattson Audio Madison AMPLIFIER integrated amplifier is presented – created in cooperation with CH Precision. The model has an input impedance of 100 kOhms and operates in the widest frequency band from 1 to 400,000 Hz. With a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio and distortion of less than 0.05%, the output power reaches 2 x 50 W per 8 ohm speaker and increases to 2 x 100 W per 2 ohm load.

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Soulnote M-3X – Monoblock with Differential Circuit and Zero Feedback

Soulnote M-3X is a new monoblock power amplifier from a famous Japanese company. The model will replace the Soulnote M-3 amplifier and will offer twice as much current (a 1,600 VA power transformer is used), which will provide significantly better control of the acoustics.

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Audio Research to Debut Six New Products at AXPONA

At the upcoming AXPONA show (April 11-13, 2025) in Schaumberg, IL, Audio Research will introduce six new audio components that represent the culmination of 55 years of experience.