Power Amplifier


Esoteric Launches XE Series N-05XE And S-05XE Amplifiers All Image Credit: Esoteric Esoteric of Tama, Tokyo has announced the launch of its new XE series that includes the N-05XE Network DAC Preamplifier and the S-05XE Class A Stereo Power Amplifier. The pair said by Esoteric to be an evolution of […]

Esoteric Launches XE Series N-05XE And S-05XE Amplifiers


Marantz Announces AV30 and AMP30 – First Look Marantz has announced their latest additions to its home cinema range; the AV 30 Preamplifier and AMP 30 Power Amplifier. Taking their input from the Marantz Cinema series and featuring; “state-of-the-art processing” and “comprehensive features” plus the “iconic porthole” screen and selectable […]

Marantz Announces AV30 and AMP30 – First Look


Cayin Announces All-Tube Soul 170C & 170P Amplifiers All Image Credit: Cayin Cayin of China have announced a new high-end tube pre/power amplifier combo as part of their Soul series, the 170C pre-amplifier and 170P power amplifier. These all-tube amplifiers come with  front panels are made of brushed matte black […]

Cayin Announces All-Tube Soul 170C & 170P Amplifiers



Rega Launches Mercury Pre-Amplifier and Solis Power Amplifier All Image Credit: Rega Rega has announced two reference grade amplifiers, the Mercury pre-amplifier and the Solis power amplifier. Mercury Pre-Amplifier The Mercury employs fully discrete symmetrical circuitry throughout its signal path with each stage employing complementary Class A output stage amplifiers. […]

Rega Launches Mercury Pre-Amplifier and Solis Power Amplifier


Cambridge Audio MXW70 Half-Width Power Amp All Image Credit: Cambridge Audio Cambridge Audio has announced the MXW70 power amplifier. This minimalist and timeless half-width model is designed to be paired with the half-width MXN10 network streamer and/or DACMagic 200 and comes in Cambridge Audio’s trademark Lunar Grey. When added to […]

Cambridge Audio MXW70 Half-Width Power Amp


Marantz Release Reference AV 20 and AMP 20 Combo All Image Credit: Marantz Marantz has released their latest preamplifier and power amplifier duo, the AV 20 preamplifier and AMP 20 power amplifier. They feature a mix of features derived from the Cinema 30 AVR, as well as the company’s flagship […]

Marantz Release Reference AV 20 and AMP 20 Combo




Onkyo Launches Icon Hi-Fi Separates Series – First Look All Image Credit: Onkyo Onkyo has unveiled its new Icon Series featuring three models; the Onkyo Icon P-80 Network Preamplifier, Onkyo Icon M-80 Power Amplifier, and Onkyo Icon A-50 Integrated Amplifier. This new Icon Series tries to continue Onkyo’s legacy of […]

Onkyo Launches Icon Hi-Fi Separates Series – First Look




Audiolab 9000Q & 9000P Reference Pre/Power Amps – First Look All Image Credit: Audiolab Audiolab have just released two more models for its 9000 series, these flagship additions are the 9000Q preamp and 9000P power amp. These components share the familiar 9000 Series aesthetic to the 9000A integrated amplifier, whilst […]

Audiolab 9000Q & 9000P Reference Pre/Power Amps – First Look


TAD Labs TAD-M1000TX Power Amplifier – First Look   All Image Credit: TAD Labs Japanese HiFi brand Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. TAD Labs, has announced the upgrade to the TAD-M1000 Evolution series with the launch of the TAD-M1000TX two-channel power amplifier. This latest upgrade adds various refinements to include; […]

TAD Labs TAD-M1000TX Power Amplifier – First Look


BAT Introduces VK-85 Preamp And REX-300 Power Amp All Image Credit: Balanced Audio Technologies Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) have introduced the VK-85 Preamplifier and REX 300 Power Amplifier, both are fully balanced solid-state designs that are said to offer some of the finest sonic attributes typically only found in tube […]

BAT Introduces VK-85 Preamp And REX-300 Power Amp



Octave Jubilee Mono Ultimate – Quick Look All Image Credit: Octave For all you tube and valve lovers this monoblock power amplifier has to be right up there at the pointed end! Back in November 2023 the German high end audio and transformer company Octave, announced their Jubilee Mono Ultimate […]

Octave Jubilee Mono Ultimate – Quick Look


Linn Klimax Solo 800 Mono Power Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: Linn Linn of Glasgow, UK, is a world renown manufacture of high-end audiophile equipment and has just released the company’s first passively cooled, reference, monoblock power amplifier, the Klimax Solo 100. This latest design delivers 400W into […]

Linn Klimax Solo 800 Mono Power Amplifier – First Look


McIntosh MC2.1KW Monoblock Amp – Quick Look All Image Credit: McIntosh To mark the 75th anniversary celebration of the company this iconic American brand has announced what has to be its most powerful amplifier to date, the MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier. This three chassis configuration boasts an astounding 2000 watts […]

McIntosh MC2.1KW Monoblock Amp – Quick Look