Class A


Accuphase E700 Integrated Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: Accuphase Accuphase have just announced a new integrated amplifier, the E700. A no frills purists replacement to their E650. Containing no DAC or phono stages the design supports two module slots that accept the AD-60 RIAA & DAC-60 optional cards. […]

Accuphase E700 Integrated Amplifier – Quick Look


Classic-Sounds New Mullard 3-3 Power Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: Classic-Sounds Classic-Sounds is a part of the UK company, Primary Windings Ltd. who are well known for their manufacture of transformers and chokes. Their sister company Classic-Sounds has been launched and as their first product have released a […]

Classic-Sounds New Mullard 3-3 Power Amplifier – First Look


Synthesis Announces FCO-300B Tube Amplifier Image Credit: Synthesis (Facebook) The Italian brand Synthesis will shortly launch a new single-ended tube stereo integrated amplifier, the Synthesis FCO -300B. The new single-ended integrated tube amplifier is configured in dual-mono arrangement with the output stages using Electro-Harmonicx 300B triodes operating in pure Class […]

Synthesis Announces FCO-300B Tube Amplifier



Gryphon Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: Gryphon Gryphon Audio Designs is a manufacturer of high-end audio equipment founded in 1985 in Demark. They are renown for their high-end and expensive audio equipment. This latest power amplifier, the Diablo 333, is a “step-up” from the legendary […]

Gryphon Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier – Quick Look


Musical Fidelity A1 Integrated Amplifier Announced All Image Credit: Musical Fidelity *UPDATED 6/8/2023 with improvements, features and specifications* 1988 saw the introduction of the Musical Fidelity A1 Stereo Integrated Amplifier, which at that time was considered to be a budget model. A decade later the model was discontinued, being resurrected […]

Musical Fidelity A1 Integrated Amplifier Announced


Western Electric 91E Triode Power Amplifier – An American Classic All Image Credit: Western Electric Western Electric is arguably Americas oldest audio company, being founded in 1869. In 2022 it launched its current 91E valve stereo power amplifier using their 300B triode valve. The 91E is a modern development of […]

Western Electric 91E Triode Power Amplifier – An American Classic



Conrad-Johnson ART108A Power Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: Conrad-Johnson I always loved the sound from my pair of Leak TL50 Plus, ultra-linear, mono power amplifiers. They use 2 x KT88 vacuum tubes operating as beam tetrodes in Class AB providing 50 watts into 8 ohms, and I always […]

Conrad-Johnson ART108A Power Amplifier – Quick Look


Amplifier Classes-A Quick Primer Course                   Introduction So, we all need them, what are they? They, are amplifiers. They come in two different basic types for audio: Voltage amplifier: Head amplifier for very low level signals found in moving coil cartridges – […]

Amplifier Classes-A Quick Primer Course