Receivers & Amplifiers

A What Hi-Fi? 2022 award winner, an easy-going, mid-range AV receiver with flexible features

3 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The Marantz Cinema 50 combines a hardcore home cinema spec with a chic, contemporary design. Features include future-proofed 4K 120Hz HDMI inputs, a sharp new user interface, and bullet proof HEOS multiroom Hi-res streaming. Ultimately though, it’s the...

3 expert reviews

This modern just-add-speakers system from Marantz is marvellous in many ways, but musically we want more

12 expert reviews

The iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon is a hugely impressive portable DAC/headphone amp, with more functionality than most users will need. The amplifier is powerful enough to support most style of headphone and its stereo imaging and fine detail performance is...

2 expert reviews

Octave Audio’s V 70 SE integrated amplifier will amaze others besides us. It truly shakes the prejudices that many have against valve amplifiers, and will win the enthusiasm of many for something they didn’t think they were ready for or interested in....

4 expert reviews

The xDuoo XD05 BAL 2 is a powerhouse of a source and amp. You can’t go wrong. I love its tone and texture, but I wish it had more treble brightness sometimes and a slightly more forward midrange. Otherwise, it has a slew of amazing features and...

2 expert reviews

Just add speakers to this impressive streaming amplifier and you’ve got a capable and affordable wireless system built around an audiophile DAC, quad-core processor and a powerful stereo soundstage. The excellent BluOS control app, extensive...

14 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The latest NAD C338 integrated amplifier looks much the same as NAD amps have always done but, under the skin, things are rather different.

5 expert reviews

The MARANTZ NR1200 is like a Swiss army knife of receivers. In one very affordable box, you get the flexibility to stream music, the ability to integrate with video, and enough power for all but the most power-hungry speakers in the largest rooms. It...

8 expert reviews | 36 user reviews

The price tag can be intimidating, but the NAD C 700’s design, build quality, and exquisite audio performance fully justifies it.

5 expert reviews

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. This integrated amp sounds exceptional for the price

5 expert reviews

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. Extra features and improved sound quality for those willing to pay a higher price

4 expert reviews

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. The third generation of a supremely musical amp

4 expert reviews

The Denon AVC-X3700H might not be the cheapest option, but no other AV receiver gives you this much bang for your buck. It has the lot, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, nine channels of built-in amplification, HEOS multi-room, and support...

9 expert reviews | 108 user reviews

An easy amplifier to recommend thanks to its excellent build and broad spread of sonic talents

11 expert reviews

The TEAC Distinction line certainly seems to be well thought out and well matched to each other. The CD-3000 with its 192kHz upsampling before decoding and dual differential DACs has us excited.

7 expert reviews

Punchy sound for movies and music

24 expert reviews | 128 user reviews

The small Chromecast amplifier NAD Amp1 is easy to use and has an inviting sound with good focus in the bass area. It may not shine quite so much upwards in the harmonics, but the overall impression is very good.

4 expert reviews

11 expert reviews

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. A well-built and capable entry-level phono stage

5 expert reviews

The McIntosh MC312 2-Channel Solid State Amplifier is one of their newest designs that easily carries the 70-year tradition of providing leading...

4 expert reviews

Denon PMA-A110 is an amplifier that evokes warm, nostalgic feelings in the reviewer. First, it looks like something that could have been built in the heyday of Japanese hi-fi. Or rather: It resembles the beautified memory of that time – because even...

4 expert reviews

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. Sets a new baseline for integrated amps at this price

1 expert reviews | 151 user reviews

NAD started its story making amplifiers, and has been researching and developing the technology for almost half a century. All that shows in the unassuming-looking C 298 power amplifier, designed for use in everything from conventional hi-fi and home...

7 expert reviews

Technics is a brand that has been with us seemingly forever, and as a result there is no shortage of very diverse opinions out there about the brand and what it stands for. Some audiophiles look fondly upon Technics, whereas...

6 expert reviews