Posts with tag "Amplifier"

TAD has announced its first integrated amplifier TAD-A1000. The TAD-A1000 design uses the company's favorite circuit solutions - current feedback gain and resistor ladder electronic volume control for preamplifiers, as well as an analog Class D gain platform for power amplifiers, in one device.

As usual, in the fall - there is a flurry of new audio equipment on the market. Choosing an integrated amplifier, the heart of any audio system, is not very easy in such a situation - your eyes run wide, Therefore, we have compiled for you an expert rating of the most important for the industry and excellent-sounding amplifiers in almost all price categories - meet the editorial hit parade.

Octave Audio V 16 Single Ended – integrated amplifier with output power of 2 × 8 W, which can function both with highly sensitive loudspeakers and work as a high-quality headphone amplifier.

The Hegel H150 integrated amplifier has been announced – the model will replace the well-known Hegel H120. The new model will offer a power of 2 x 75 W with a damping factor of 2,000 – that is, there are simply no complex acoustic systems for the device. In addition, the Hegel H150 is equipped with a built-in phono preamplifier and an advanced streamer.

SMSL has introduced all-in-one integrated amplifier SMSL AS400. This is a universal audio machine for only $279 with powerful DAC, MM phonostage, stereo preamplifier, headphone amplifier and a powerful power amplifier. Housed in a compact case (210×46×254 mm), the amp can be used in a table-top systems.

Cary Audio has introduced a new streaming integrated amplifier Cary Audio DMS-300A – the model develops a power of 2 x 75 W into speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms, uses MOSFET transistor amplification of class A/B and achieves 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio with 0.5% distortion.

Musical Fidelity has launched serial production of the new integrated amplifier Musical Fidelity B1xi – a development of the well-known Musical Fidelity B1 model from the 90s of the twentieth century.

Matrix Audio releases new integrated amplifiers with a digital-to-analog converter and full streaming functionality - Matrix Audio MD-1 and MD-1P. The first model, offering 2 x 150 W of output power, is suitable for the "entry" level, the senior device will provide a power of 2 x 300 W.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eversolo presented a universal audio product Eversolo Play CD Edition - a network amplifier that also combines a streamer, digital-to-analog converter, CD transport and MM/MC phono preamplifier in one case. This is definitely a "Swiss knife for sound".

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.