World's Top 100 Best High-End Audio and HiFi Brands
HIGH FIDLITY - or hi-fi or hifi - reproduction is a term used by home stereo listeners and home audio enthusiasts (audiophiles) to refer to high-quality reproduction of sound to distinguish it from the poorer quality sound produced by inexpensive audio equipment, or the inferior quality of sound reproduction characteristic of recordings made until the late 1940s. Ideally, high-fidelity equipment has minimal amounts of noise and distortion and an accurate frequency response.
High-resolution audio, also known as High-definition audio or HD audio, is a marketing term used by some recorded-music retailers and high-fidelity sound reproduction equipment vendors. There is no standard definition for what constitutes high-resolution audio, but it is generally used to describe audio signals with bandwidth and/or dynamic range greater than that of Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA). This includes pulse-code modulation (PCM) encoded audio with sampling rates greater than 44100 Hz and with bit-depths greater than 16, or their equivalents using other encoding techniques such as pulse-density modulation (PDM).
An AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER (or power amp) is an electronic amplifier that strengthens low-power, inaudible electronic audio signals such as the signal from radio receiver or electric guitar pickup to a level that is strong enough for driving (or powering) loudspeakers or headphones. This includes both amplifiers used in home audio systems and instrument amplifiers like guitar amplifiers. Power amplifiers make the signal--whether it is recorded music, a live speech, singing, an electric guitar or the mixed audio of an entire band through a sound reinforcement system--audible to listeners. It is the final electronic stage in a typical audio playback chain before the signal is sent to the loudspeakers and speaker enclosures.
An INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER (pre/main amp) is an electronic device containing an audio preamplifier and power amplifier in one unit, as opposed to separating the two. Most modern audio amplifiers are integrated and have several inputs for devices such as CD players, DVD players, and auxiliary sources. Integrated amplifiers commonly had dedicated inputs for turntables, AM/FM tuner, and tape recorders (cassette or reel-to-reel) back when those devices were more common. Except for the turntable, all of the inputs are line level, thus they are interchangeable. The turntable also uses RIAA equalization.
A PREAMPLIFIER (preamp) is an electronic amplifier that converts a weak electrical signal into an output signal strong enough to be noise tolerant and strong enough for further processing. Without this, the final signal would be noisy or distorted. They are typically used to amplify signals from analog sensors. Because of this, the preamplifier is often placed close to the sensor to reduce the effects of noise and interference.
Audio News, Reviews & Resources
- 3 FollowUp Reviews - Stereophile.
- 6 reasons why audiophiles love CDs in the streaming age - "CDs offer lossless audio with great dynamic range. You can own music on a CD, controlling your access. CDs make it easy to listen to albums from start to finish."
- 7 mistakes to avoid with your stereo amplifier - "Common gaffes that could prevent you from getting the most out of your amp - and system."
- 7 mistakes to avoid with your stereo speakers - "Avoid these issues or sound quality will suffer."
- 7 things that make your hi-fi system sound bad (and how to improve them) - "Got talented hi-fi components but your system just doesn't sing? This could be why..."
- 11 of the best products at High End Munich 2022 - "The hi-fi highlights from this year's show."
- 14 DELIGHTFUL-SOUNDING GIFTS FOR DISCERNING AUDIOPHILE - Wired.
- 17 of the best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema sound - "It could be in your soundbar; it might be on your phone; soon, you may even find it in your car. Dolby Atmos is seemingly everywhere. But even if you have equipment that supports 3D audio playback, what should you watch to make sure you get the most of it? We have selected some of our favourites film scenes that show the flexibility of Dolby Atmos and let your system, whether a soundbar or full AV amp and speaker system, hit the greatest heights."
- 33 debut products that defined hi-fi history - "A (rather long) meander down memory lane."
- 2022 High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide | Integrated Amplifiers Under $5,000 - The Absolute Sound.
- 2023 Best Hi-fi - "The Ear picks the best hi-fi of 2023."
- 2023 Golden Ear: Krell KSA-i400 Power Amplifier - The Absolute Sound.
- 2023 Products of the Year - Part-Time Audiophile.
- A guide to audiophile terminology - "The realm of audiophile forums might leave you more perplexed than enlightened. Fear not! This guide is your practical companion, unravelling the mysteries of the terminology surrounding audiophile turntables."
- ACHIEVE AUDIOPHILE SUPERIORITY WITH THESE STREAMING AMPS - "STREAMING MUSIC DOESN’T have to mean compromised sound. These hi-fi amps can help you find cloud-connected aural ecstasy."
- Ampsandsound Bryce Monoblocks | REVIEW - "Each Ampsandsound Bryce is a small, almost cute monoblock amplifier coming in quite a bit smaller than the Zions, and equipped rather differently. The Bryce trades the push-pull output and complex input stage for a completely single-ended construction, from 12AX7 input directly to a fixed-bias KT88 or KT120/150 stage."
- Apple’s Spatial Audio is a music revolution, but you'll need to ditch the headphones - "The emergence of streaming Atmos music makes for a thrilling experience - if you do it right."
- Arcam SA30 review - "Old-fashioned amplifier meets modern-day streaming."
- Arcam’s entry-level AVR5 offers 12-channel Dolby Atmos decoding, but HDMI 2.1 is an optional extra - "Arcam has officially unveiled the AVR5, positioning it as an AV amplifier that makes the company’s renowned home cinema performance available at a lower price point."
- Audio power amplifier - Wikipedia.
- Audio Research I/50 integrated amplifier - "For the longest time, Audio Research was synonymous with brushed aluminium cases with slimline black handles. When, several years ago, the company shifted to larger brushed aluminium handles and an all-black finish option, the company’s many followers got enraged. A few years later, when the company started including a black inset and push buttons instead of toggle switches, the ARC supporters were incandescent. So, with the arrival of the new Audio Research I/50, its six colour options of black or silver casework and four - often contrasting - top plates, those traditional fans should be going thermonuclear. However, the I/50 isn’t for the traditional Audio Research fans; it’s for a new generation of listeners, who might have little or no previous experience with Audio Research and are just looking for a damn good integrated valve amplifier."
- Audiophile - Wikipedia.
- Auracast broadcast audio - "Auracast broadcast audio is a new Bluetooth capability that will deliver life-changing audio experiences."
- Bang & Olufsen is getting rid of its B&O Play branding - "Everything will just be a Bang & Olufsen product now."
- BAT VK-3500 Integrated Amplifier - "Promising 'extraordinary power with exquisite tube finesse' BAT's new VK-3500 integrated marries the brand's REX 3 triode preamp with a robust solid-state output."
- best AV receiver - "Look at the Yamaha RX-V685 to be the center of your living room setup."
- Best AV receivers 2021, from Denon, Sony, Yamaha & more - "The best AV receivers are a key part of creating surround sound or Dolby Atmos nirvana, and we've got options for all budgets."
- Best Hi-Fi Accessories, Racks and Stands | Buyers Guide 2023 - "Welcome to the Best Hi-Fi Accessories section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2023."
- Best Integrated Amplifiers Below $3,000 - "We’ve been listening to a lot of integrated amplifiers over the past 12 months, and these 4 are some of the best below $3,000."
- Best Preamplifiers | Buyers Guide 2022 - "The entries represent the best preamplifiers we’ve heard. They are organized by price in ascending order. Enjoy!"
- Best stereo amplifiers 2023: the best integrated amps you can buy - "A stereo amplifier is the beating heart of any hi-fi separates system; the necessary middleman between a source (such as a CD player or turntable) and pair of passive loudspeakers. Without one, you simply don't get a sound. And which one you pick will have a huge impact on the sonic quality and character of your whole system."
- best test tracks to trial your hi-fi system - "Test tracks that are particularly telling of a system's talents."
- Best Value of the Year Award | 2021 - Part-Time Audiophile.
- Bluetooth bandwidth set to double, opening a path for video & lossless audio - "Bluetooth, the technology that powers the wireless data connections between billions of devices, is going to become even more capable, with big increases planned for the data bandwidth of Bluetooth LE."
- Bluetooth is still headache-inducing two decades later - "Bluetooth is said to borrow its name from a ninth century Scandinavian king, Harald 'Blue tooth' Gormsson, who was known for his blueish-gray dead tooth and also for uniting Denmark and Norway in 958 AD. Early programmers adopted 'Bluetooth' as a code name for their wireless tech that connects local devices, and it eventually stuck."
- Bose Music Amplifier takes a direct shot at the Sonos Amp - "With no fanfare of any kind, not even a press release, Bose launched its Bose Music Amplifier in October 2022. One look at the Music Amplifier and its price ($699) and it’s immediately obvious that it has been designed as a direct competitor to the $699 Sonos Amp, as the similarities are unmistakable."
- Bricasti Design M3 review - "Bricasti’s flexible M3 DAC brings a dose of unvarnished studio sound to the home."
- Cabasse Abyss Integrated Amplifier with DSP Speaker Correction - "If our annual awards had a category for 'most innovative, future-pointing product,' the Cabasse Abyss would be a leading contender." The Absolute Sound.
- Copland’s new CTA407 flagship integrated amplifier review - What Hi-Fi?.
- Cyrus i7-XR integrated amplifier review - "The least powerful of Cyrus’s new flagship XR integrated amplifiers has plenty of appeal."
- Cyrus One Cast Review - "The Cyrus One Cast is a smart amplifier featuring a DAC, a headphone/speaker Class D amplifier, streaming, and phono input. It is priced at $1999."
- Denon & Marantz will add HDMI 2.1 to these older receivers for $600 - "Or you can buy the revamped 8K and 120Hz-ready models at retail."
- Denon launches AVR-X1700H, an entry-level 8K AVR with Dolby Atmos - "3D home cinema sound on a budget."
- Denon releases two affordable S-series AV Receivers with multiple HDMI 2.1 inputs - "Upgrade to Atmos for less."
- Denon rolls out the first 8K-ready receivers with its 2020 X-Series - "Even if you don't need 8K, these receivers also have some key new gaming features."
- Dolby Atmos - surround sound technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. It expands on existing surround sound systems by adding height channels, allowing sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Following the release of Atmos for the cinema market, a variety of consumer technologies have been released under the Atmos brand, using in-ceiling and up-firing speakers.
- Dolby Atmos: The ins, outs & sounds of the object-based surround system - "An in-depth guide to the spatial audio technology. In brief, Dolby Atmos is a new audio format that allows you to hear sound in a 360-degree bubble. With its object-oriented audio engineering and its up-or-down-firing speakers, Atmos is changing the way home theaters are setup and, more importantly, how sound is distributed in the room."
- Dolby Atmos: what is it? How can you get it? - "Immerse yourself in a bubble of surround sound. Want to heighten your home cinema surround sound experience? You need to know about Dolby Atmos."
- Editors’ Choice 2022: Power Amplifiers $3000-$6000 - The Absolute Sound.
- Ferrum’s New Flagship WANDLA DAC/Preamp Has Some HQ Player Inside - "Ferrum has partnered with filter guru HQ Player to develop a set of user selectable custom digital filters for their new flagship WANDLA DAC/Preamplifier. But that’s just the beginning of this story."
- Future TAS: CH Precision C1.2 DAC/ Controller - "CH Precision’s C1.2 features include a four-fold increase in processing power over its predecessor. This massive increase has allowed CH to significantly revise and refine the PEtER spline-filter algorithm and introduce fixed-point processing."
- Gryphon Apex Stereo power amplifier - "The Gryphon Apex Stereo and the sibling Apex Mono amplifiers (which were not auditioned here) are both powerful, cost-no-object designs. Both are biased heavily into class-A, meaning that the transistors never turn off, from the largest positive voltage through the maximum negative voltage."
- Here's why CDs are the better, cheaper alternative to vinyl ... - "Everyone is buying vinyl, but it isn't (and shouldn't be) the end for CDs. Can CDs be the new vinyl?"
- High End Munich 2022 - "The Leading International Audio Show." May 19-22, 2022.
- Hi-Fi Gear That’ll Turn Your Workspace Into Carnegie Hall - Wired.
- High fidelity - Wikipedia.
- How to add a music streamer to your hi-fi system - "It's any component that allows you to play music wirelessly - using a streaming service app and/or network storage device - to your hi-fi system. Complement, rather than replace, your existing kit."
- How to choose & set up a stereo amplifier - "All you need to know about buying and setting up a stereo amp."
- How to listen to spatial & hi def music streaming, CD/HD, Ultra HD, Dolby Atmos & 360 Reality Audio - "Spatial audio and higher definition audio are great ways to listen to high quality music via Amazon Music Unlimited, Deezer, Tidal and other streaming services but how can you setup your phone, speakers, headphones etc to listen to at the best audio quality level?"
- How to master your equalizer settings for the perfect sound - "EQ settings can now be found in everything from phones and wireless speakers to home theater soundbars and streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, but often in the form of safe presets such as 'Rock,' 'Hip-Hop,' or 'Bass Booster.' Understanding how exactly an EQ works and using it properly will put the power of sound-sculpting at your fingertips and can get you closer to the sound you want from your gear. But it can be intimidating, so we’re here to help with our top-to-bottom guide to mastering your equalizer for the perfect sound."
- How to survive the inevitable CD revival - "For better or worse, the compact disc could be making a comeback."
- How to Upgrade Your Home Audio While You're Quarantined - "Here's the audiophile's guide to exile in style, now that you have plenty of time to listen."
- I've heard over 100 hi-fi products this year, but these five truly stand out - "Our technical editor picks his favourite hi-fi of the year - and no, they aren't all What Hi-Fi? Award winners."
- Icons In Class-Leading Sound, Focal & Naim Celebrate 10 Years Together by Unveiling an Exceptional Audio System - "To mark the 10th anniversary of their merger, the respective figureheads in French acoustics and English electronics are introducing Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition: a complete special-edition system."
- If You’re Looking For A New Amplifier... The Search Is Over - "The new Cambridge Audio CXA 81 is a powerful 80 Watt integrated amplifier that's packed with features, including a USB input and Bluetooth apt-X HD streaming."
- iFi Audio has Mojo in its sights with new £200 DAC - What Hi-Fi?.
- Integrated amplifier - Wikipedia.
- JBL launches Classic Series of hi-fi electronics, including its first ever turntable - "JBL has launched multiple new products at its CES 2023 event, HARMAN ExPLORE, including an entire line-up of hi-fi electronics. Promise to deliver an 'unmatched listening experience.'"
- JBL's superb Synthesis AVR storms to success at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 - "In this year's home cinema amp category, the JBL Synthesis SDR-35 is the juicy filling in a Denon sandwich."
- Listening Clubs Tantalize Audiophiles in London - The New York Times.
- Luxman L-509Z review - "Beautifully made, comprehensively equipped and impressively capable Tested at $12,495. To our eyes, it looks appealing in a retro way and there is plenty to admire in its design and build. After that, there is the sound quality that is as good as any alternative we have heard. If you are lucky enough to buy at this level, the Luxman L-509Z deserves a high place on your shortlist."
- McIntosh launches dedicated stands for its highest-performance amplifiers - "Behold! The AS125 and AS901 amplifier stands."
- McIntosh revives the spirit of Woodstock with MC3500 Mk II amp - "New York's high-end audio gear maker McIntosh Labs has reworked the iconic monoblock amplifier that powered the sound system at the 1969 Woodstock music and art fair. Rocking the spirit of the original amps, the MC3500 Mk II has a similar outward appearance but benefits from a host of modern upgrades."
- Metaxas & Sins: the Ferrari of audio - "If there's a specialist audio company that better exemplifies the meeting point between high end audio performance and objet d'art aesthetic than Netherlands-based Metaxas & Sins,"
- Mission LX Connect is a compact all-in-one hi-fi system - "Wireless wonder aims to banish trailing cables."
- Musical Fidelity’s Flagship Nu-Vista Series Goes Back to The Future - "The Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista PRE, PAS, and, PAM represent the latest high-end audio components that use vacuum tubes."
- NAD C 3050LE video review - "With extensive side-by-side comparisons to the vintage amplifier that inspired it."
- NAD launches C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier all-in-one system - "NAD has revealed the latest product in its 'just add speakers' category, the C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier."
- NAD unveils M23 Hybrid Digital stereo power amplifier - "NAD Electronics has just unveiled its new M23 Hybrid Digital stereo amplifier - a sleek, all-alloy beast that aims to deliver state-of-the-art engineering at an ‘affordable’ price."
- NAIM AUDIO UNITI ATOM review - Wired.
- Naim Supernait 3 integrated amplifier - Hi-Fi+.
- New iFi ZEN Air Series is Bound to Cause a Schiitstorm - "Does Schiit Audio need to be concerned about it dominance below $150? We think the new iFi ZEN Air Series might be a worthy challenger."
- NuPrime Audio Evolution STA Power Amplifier - Wikipedia.
- Onkyo adds Chromecast support to tons of its AV gear with a firmware update - The Verge.
- Oswald’s Mill Audio: You've Never Heard Music Sound This Good - Gizmodo.
- Perreaux 200iX Integrated Amplifier - "Perreaux’ 200iX integrated amplifier is made in New Zealand and costs £5850 in the UK. It’s a fully-fledged integrated with moving magnet and moving coil phonostage, onboard DAC, Bluetooth, and headphone amplifier. It comes in a wide range of funky colour options and an interesting remote app for iOS and Android. Stuart Smith has a play."
- Preamplifier - Wikipedia.
- PS Audio announces StellarGold DAC, pre-amplifier - "PS Audio has this week added two new members to its Stellar Series: the StellarGold DAC and StellarGold pre-amplifier. From the press release: 'The use of multiple DACs to form a single ultra-linear channel provides the advantages of lowering noise and channel crosstalk while increasing linearity, dynamic range, and resolution beyond what any single-DAC technology can achieve. The proof is in the listening.'"
- Qualcomm has found a way to support lossless audio over Bluetooth headphones - could Apple be next? - "Since Apple introduced lossless audio to Apple Music, the limitations of Bluetooth technology when it comes to bandwidth have become very clear. However, as the world moves toward a future with wireless headphones, companies have been working to deliver lossless audio over a wireless connection - which is exactly what Qualcomm has just announced."
- Rega Elex Mk4 review - "Rega’s updated stereo amplifier delivers a wonderfully revealing and accomplished performance."
- Rotel A12MKII Integrated Amplifier | Review - Part-Time Audiophile.
- Rotel Michi X3 review - "It’s hard to find a more composed or better built high-end integrated amplifier for the money."
- Rotel's first just-add-speakers S14 network streaming system could rival the Naim Uniti Atom - "Should Naim be worried?"
- S.M.S.L SU-6 DAC + SH-6 Amplifier Desktop Stack Review - "S.M.S.L is short for Foshan ShuangMuSanLin technology Co. Ltd., and is an audio brand founded in 2009 in China, with another branch (VMV) based out of Hong Kong since 2013. Between the two, S.M.S.L has put out a long line of audio sources including DACs, power/integrated amplifiers, and headphone amplifiers with internal R&D and manufacturing. Today we take take a closer look at the S.M.S.L SU-6 DAC and SH-6 headphone amplifier that are meant to be used alongside each other as a stack."
- Sonos Amp is the best part of my audio setup - "This is the Sonos product you need to boost your sound."
- Sonos Port review: flexibility for a price - "Make almost anything work with Sonos, but it’ll cost you."
- Sonus faber: the hi-fi that combines Italian design with exceptional sound - The Telegraph.
- Soulution 711 Stereo Amplifier, 701 Monoblock Amplifier & 725 Full-Function Preamplifier - the absolute sound.
- Soundbars are great but I found this device delivers even better TV audio - "I added a soundbar to my TV to improve the sound but discovered something better."
- SPL Phonitor xe review - "Headphone obsessives should form a queue here."
- SVS announces Prime Wireless Pro Soundbase - "SVS has announced a new compact streaming amplifier called the Prime Wireless Pro Soundbase, which borrows the 24bit/192kHz DAC and streaming smarts from the similarly-named Prime Wireless Pro active loudspeakers. The Soundbase is for those who like the idea of that Ethernet/wi-fi loudspeaker’s feature set but want to bring their own passive loudspeakers to the SVS party."
- Tea - Ultraslim Hi-Res Headphone Amplifier - "High Definition Music. Lossless Streaming Audio." MagSafe compatible: "Khadas Tea" magnetically attaches to your iPhone 12 or newer smartphone, or an Android phone equipped with a MagSafe compatible case. No more messy wires and dongles, just freedom of pure style. 'Tea' measures just 7.95mm at its thickest point, which means it can still comfortably slip into your pocket even when magnetically attached to your smartphone. 'Tea' brings back the analog audio jack to your smartphone with 3.5mm output, so you can use your favourite high-fidelity headphones to listen to lossless streaming audio directly from your streaming app. Supports up to 300 ohm impedances.
- Technics SU-G700 Integrated Amp Review - "Return of the JENO (Jitter Elimination and Noise Optimisation)."
- The easiest way to revolutionize your computer’s audio - The Verge.
- These Are the Songs a High-End Audio Company Uses to Test Its Speakers - "From Leonard Cohen to Eva Cassidy, here’s how the audio experts at Sonus faber ensure the best sound for their line of speakers."
- This Marantz Stereo Receiver Could Be The Only Music Player You Need - Forbes.
- ToolShed Amps Transcendence 300B Amplifier | REVIEW - PTA.
- Van den Hul The Grail Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW - PTA.
- We've blended vinyl with streaming to create a sensational hi-fi system - "Four Award-winning products form an unbeatable team." What Hi-Fi?
- We've built a fantastic premium hi-fi system that spins & streams superbly - "Excellent performance with a price tag to match." What Hi-Fi?.
- Western Electric 91E Integrated Amplifier & 300B Tube - "If you are in the market for an integrated tube amplifier and have ever been exposed to the beautiful sound that 300Bs can offer, the 91E is a must audition."
- What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 winners revealed! - "The very best hi-fi, home cinema and consumer tech products in the world - and we have 109 winners!" Apple, Cambridge Audio, Naim, Rega and Sony are all big winners, receiving multiple awards across several categories. Notable newcomers from that veritable bunch include Sony's powerful HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos soundbar and the latest iteration of its premium true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM4.
- Why can’t more music apps be like Apple Music Classical? - "While it isn’t perfect, the app embraces metadata to a degree that a lot of other apps could learn from."
- Wiim Amp review: your favorite speakers' new best friend - "Look out, Sonos. The Wiim Amp is your favorite speakers' new best friend. The $299 Wiim Amp is an audio Swiss army knife. It can act as a multisource integrated amplifier, a wireless streaming music player, an Amazon Alexa smart speaker, and even a companion for your TV. Attach a decent set of passive speakers (and possibly a subwoofer) and you’ve got a sleek and compact sound system that pretty much does it all."
- Your first DAC: the $79 iFi Audio Uno - "Want to take your listening experience to a level beyond that of the average laptop or smartphone’s internals and for very little outlay? iFi’s new US$79 Uno could be just the ticket."
- Zesto Bia 200 Select power amplifier - Stereophile.
Top 40 Best HiFi Media
- What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 winners revealed! - "The very best hi-fi, home cinema and consumer tech products in the world - and we have 109 winners!" Apple, Cambridge Audio, Naim, Rega and Sony are all big winners, receiving multiple awards across several categories. Notable newcomers from that veritable bunch include Sony's powerful HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos soundbar and the latest iteration of its premium true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM4.
- Analog Planet - since 2011. "Your source for all things analog!" Vinyl was thought dead and gone but AnalogPlanet's Michael Fremer always knew better. No one suspected that a turntable manufacturer like Rega, founded in the pre-CD era, would sell more turntables in 2011 than ever in its history.
- Audio Federation - since 2002. "All High-End Audio, Stereo, Hi-Fi Magazines and Blogs."
- Audio Review - since 1996. "Consumer reviews on home audio and home theater equipment."
- Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum - since 2010. "Audio reviews, science and engineering discussions."
- AudioHead - since 2021. "HiFi News and Reviews."
- Audiophile Review - since 2009. Leading high end audio blog dedicated to the needs, wants and desires of the serious audiophiles ranging from value-oriented buyers to the cost-no-object enthusiast.
- Audiophile Style - since 2010. "Where HiFi and High Tech Converge." Home to trustworthy coverage of the HiFi and high tech convergence through subjective and objective product reviews, how-to articles, and show coverage.
- Audiophilia - since 1997. "The Online Journal for the Serious Audiophile."
- AVForums - since 2000. "The No. 1 Home Entertainment Tech Community." We promote dedicated, in-depth and detailed discussion, and provide a user-friendly, enjoyable way to interact with the forums.
- Darko - since 2010. "For Music-First Audiophiles."
- DiyAudio - since 1999. "DiyAudio provides useful, practical expert knowledge to help you build and modify your own audio equipment."
- ecoustics - "Reviewing Hi-Fi since 1998." ecoustics is a hi-fi and music magazine offering product reviews, podcasts, news and advice for aspiring audiophiles, home theater enthusiasts and headphone hipsters.
- Head-Fi - since 2001. "Headphone forums and reviews for audiophiles."
- Headfonics - since 2011. "Headphones, Portable Audio & Hifi Reviews." Headfonics is all about insightful headphone reviews, earphone reviews, IEM reviews, customs reviews, cable reviews, amplifier reviews, and DAC reviews.
- HFA - since 2009. "The Independent Source for Audio Equipment Reviews." Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, HFA aims to publish the most extensive and in-depth audio equipment reviews in the business.
- Hi-Fi+ - since 1999. "Hi-Fi+ enjoys a hard-won reputation as one of the most insightful and influential high-end audio and music publications written in the English language."
- Hi-Fi Choice Magazine - since 1975. "Passion for sound." Has been at the forefront of audio equipment reviews and advice for 40 years. Offers great hi-fi reviews. It provides hi-fi system buying advice.
- HiFi Engine - since 2006. "Owners and Service Manuals." The HiFi Engine library has images, specifications and reviews for thousands of audio components, along with free downloads of owners manuals, service manuals, schematics and product catalogues for amplifiers, pre-amps, power amps, tuners, tape decks, cd players etc.
- Hi-Fi News - since 1998. "The Home of Real Hi-Fi." Since its launch in June 1956 - two years before the commercial realisation of stereo - Hi-Fi News & Record Review has been delivering insightful reviews of the key products and technologies that lie behind our shared hobby... the passion of listening to music on the very best equipment available to the enthusiast.
- Hi-Fi Trends - since 2017 "The Journal of Affordable High-End Audio." Hi-Fi Trends is the journal of accessible hi-fi! That means we strive to make the hi-fi hobby less about measurements and esoteric high-dollar designs (even though they do have their place) and more about great-sounding, well-designed gear at all price points. We also focus on great-sounding recordings, with an emphasis on hi-res audio files and streaming.
- Hifi Pig - since 2012. "At Hifi Pig we snoofle out the latest hifi and audio news so you don’t have to. We’ll include news of the latest shows and the latest hifi and audiophile audio product releases from around the world."
- HIFICRITIC - since 2007. "The only advert free, independent audio review magazine."
- Mono & Stereo - since 2008. "Reviewing the world's finest audio products."
- Part-Time Audiophile | PTA - since 2011. "This is a 'web-based magazine' (aka, an 'e-zine') dedicated to the audio’s high-end. Pretty much everything is in bounds - the gear, the people, the industry, the trends, and even the 'related lifestyle verticals'. We do it all. Hope you like it."
- Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity - since 1994. "The first major publication offering serious audio/video journalism on the Internet. Our magazine, which began with the publication of the SECRETS Primer, is available exclusively on-line and offers to our readers an extensive information resource about home theater and high-end audio."
- Sound Stage! Hi-Fi - since 1995. "The Internet's original online audio magazine, featuring detailed equipment reviews."
- SoundGuys - since 2003. "We Live Audio!" SoundGuys is an independent online publication that is a voice for the world of consumer audio users across the world. Our mission at SoundGuys is clear: to help customers make the right buying decision. We do this using our extensive knowledge of consumer technology and our team is comprised of seasoned technology journalists, device reviewers, and video producers.
- Stereo Magazine - since 1973. "READ FOR FREE! Germany's leading HIFI-Magazine!"
- Stereo Times - since 1999. "The Complete Audiophile Magazine."
- StereoNET - since 1999. "StereoNET is a leading website in United States for the latest news, reviews and information relating to Hi-Fi, Headphones and Home Cinema."
- Stereophile - since 1962. "Stereophile offers authoritative reviews, informed recommendations, helpful advice, and controversial opinions, all stemming from the revolutionary idea that audio components should be judged on how they reproduce music."
- TECH HIVE - since 2012. "News, tips and reviews about phones, tablets, apps, and all the other tech in your life." TechHive from IDG: We cover consumer tech trends, with emphasis on smart home, home security, and home entertainment products, systems, and services.
- The Absolute Sound - since 1973. "The Absolute Sound is the world’s preeminent source of expert reviews, features, and commentary on high-performance audio and music."
- The Audio Beat - since 2009. "Insightful Reviews." The Audio Beat is an online magazine that focuses on high-end audio equipment, music reviews, interviews, audio-related news, show reports and reader ...
- The Audiophile Man - since 2014. "Focuses on news, reviews and features for hi-fi, vinyl, CD, music-related books and DVDs, collectables and company reports."
- twittering machines - since 2007. "HiFi With A Twist." Twittering Machines originally launched in 2007 as a place for friends to share music and was re-christened in 2018 with its current focus on HiFi, Music, Art & Culture. Michael Lavorgna is Twittering Machines’ founder and Editor.
- Ultra High-End Audio and Home Theater Review - since 2009. "The Ultra High End Audio and Home Theater Review is among the best sources on the web for product announcements, industry news, product reviews, manufacturer interviews, commentary and other information relating to all aspects of high performance audio and home theater." Links to nearly 9,000 reviews on other websites and 5,000 press releases from 2009-2016.
- What Hi-Fi? - since 2009. "Tech news and reviews." Latest hi-fi, home cinema and technology reviews, products, news, advice, videos and more, from the world's no. 1 technology buyer's guide.
Top 100 Best High-End Audio & HiFi Brands: A-Z
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- Aavik Acoustics - since 2014. "Danish High-End Amplifiers."
- Accuphase Laboratory - since 1972. "Enrich life through technology." Music is an oasis that refreshes us in our journey of life. Music can be soothing, exciting, exhilarating. It can move our hearts and enrich our lives, which is the goal we at Accuphase seek through audio technology. This was the idea behind the slogan "Enrich Life through Technology" which originally brought together the group of very highly skilled audio experts who conceived and today produce the successful Accuphase line of audio equipment. It is the guiding principle behind all Accuphase components whose high grade can be considered extravagant. Just as there are exquisite musical instruments that are especially highly prized, we believe that the same applies to audio components. This belief forms the basis of our design concept. It is the reason why we strive to build extra value into each of our units so that they will display fully the merits of hand construction.
- Aesthetix Audio - since 1994. "Made by hand with pride in the United States." All models.
- Alpage AA-4000 integrated amplifier - no longer in production.
- Amphion - since 1998. "All products are handmade in Finland to ensure enduring listening quality." All models.
- ampsandsound - since 2013. "ampsandsound is the premier online destination for music lovers who demand quality. All ampsandsound amps are handmade in Southern California with custom ..."
- Anthem - since 1979. "Premium Audio Video Receivers & Powered Amplifiers." Manufacturer of high-performance receivers & power amplifiers for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. All models.
- Aqua - since 2010. "acoustic quality." All models.
- Aqua - A Newly Refined Second-Generation La Voce D/A converter makes its debut.
- Arcam - since 1976. "Effortless Listening, Immersive Sound." Arcam exists for one simple reason: to bring the best possible sound into people's lives, whether from movies or their favourite music. We're committed to engineering products able to deliver audio performance so lifelike it connects you straight to the heart of music, and wraps you in the world of movies.
- Arcam SA30 - "Class G Intelligent Integrated Amplifier." The SA30 is designed with all the latest cutting-edge features - Class G is expertly implemented and, the highest resolution of audio support is presented. Simple streaming is available with a mobile device using the native app of choice via Apple AirPlay2 or Google Chromecast.
- Arcam SA30 review - "Old-fashioned amplifier meets modern-day streaming."
- Acram ST60 Streamer -"Effortless Streaming, Quality Sound." The ST60 is a high-performance streaming source that enables streaming audio from all of the major services (Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Napster, Deezer, etc) over Cast or Airplay2. It will also handle UPnP sources. t is the perfect companion for the HDA range of stereo amplifiers and is also fully compatible with the MusicLife app.
- Aries Cerat - since 2010. "High Performance Audio. Nil Satis Nisi Optimum." Our products are designed within a series, from the Prestige Series right up to the Legend Series. Each series represents the ultimate fidelity possible at each level, and in addition are compatible across levels. As passionate audiophiles, our mission at Aries Cerat is to create the ultimate sonic performance as a first priority, we can't emphasise this aspect enough. Size and weight are then seen as secondary considerations, and finally factor any cost constraints within each series. All models.
- Aries Cerat - "Our long-awaited integrated amplifier, the Diana, is ready to give unsurpassed sonic bliss in a single-though-hefty package."
- Astell&Kern - since 2012. "Be the Ultimate." The ultimate portable high-fidelity audio system capable of playing Mastering Quality Sound (MQS) from music mastering studios. All models.
- Astell&Kern A&ultima SP1000 - "The A&ultima SP1000 is a one-of-a-kind, high-end, powerful flagship high resolution music player equipped with the latest advanced features."
- Audeze - since 2008. "Uncompromised Audio." Amplifiers. All models.
- Audeze The King MKII Class-A Hybrid Tube/Mosfet Headphone Amplifier - "The King Headphone Amplifier, created exclusively for Audeze by legendary circuit builder Bascom King, especially matched with our flagship LCD-4 headphone, produces a powerful, dynamic and panoramic sound with awesome power in the bass. Upon first listen many are shocked by the tremendous sense of space; enveloping you-are-there sound that’ll make you jump!"
- Audia Flight - since 1996. Designs and manufactures in Italy the finest high quality home audio components. All Audia Flight products are entirely handcrafted. All models.
- Audio Analogue - since 1995. "Audio Analogue, pure High-End Audio products, proudly designed and handcrafted in Italy." All models.
- Audio by Van Alstine - "Affordable luxury sound." High-fidelity audio products designed and built in the United States All of our products are designed in-house and "hand built" in Minnesota. Audio by Van Alstine offers you true state-of-the-art high-fidelity at prices you can afford. We have been designing and building truly musical systems for over fifty years. We sell direct so you can avoid high prices and high pressure. We avoid frivolous accessories. We want you for a long-term client, not for just a quick buck.
- Audio Consulting - since 1983. "Emotion in Sound." All models.
- Audio Research - since 1970. "High-end audio equipment." The I/50 Integrated Amplifier is the first product in an all-new series from Audio Research. Functionally simple, visually engaging, and musically sublime – the I/50 takes music listening to a whole new experience.
- Audio Research I/50 integrated amplifier - "For the longest time, Audio Research was synonymous with brushed aluminium cases with slimline black handles. When, several years ago, the company shifted to larger brushed aluminium handles and an all-black finish option, the company’s many followers got enraged. A few years later, when the company started including a black inset and push buttons instead of toggle switches, the ARC supporters were incandescent. So, with the arrival of the new Audio Research I/50, its six colour options of black or silver casework and four - often contrasting - top plates, those traditional fans should be going thermonuclear. However, the I/50 isn’t for the traditional Audio Research fans; it’s for a new generation of listeners, who might have little or no previous experience with Audio Research and are just looking for a damn good integrated valve amplifier."
- Audioalto - since 2005. "High end audio solutions." All models.
- Audioengine - since 2005. N22 Desktop Audio Amplifier.
- Audiofilia - since 2012. "The art of hi-end amplification." All models.
- Audiolab - since 1983. "World Class Hi-Fi." All models.
- Ayre Acoustics - since 1993. "World Class Performance. Extraordinary Value." Our passion for purity in music reproduction has driven us to design and build no-compromise stereo equipment since 1993. Forged from our fully-balanced, zero-feedback designs, we innovate new technologies and implement them in the most affordable way possible. Whether you are looking for the best system for music streaming, a USB DAC, a phono stage, or an incredible integrated amplifier, find an Ayre Dealer near you and change the way you listen to music.
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- Baetis Audio - since 2012. "The Very Best in Media Computers." Baetis Audio manufactures what some regard as the very best music and media servers (computers). All models.
- Balanced Audio Technology | BAT - since 1995. "Balanced Audio Technology has transformed the way you listen. Again. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the company is thrilled to introduce the finest-sounding and best-looking products in its lauded history. Completely overhauled sonically and aesthetically, every new BAT model in the company’s 80 Series, 90 Series, and REX 3 Series subscribes to a unified vision: the relentless pursuit of reference purity and audio excellence. Featuring simplified model designations and gorgeous exterior designs, each product correlates to a Series performance tier."
- BAT VK-3500 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier - "Sublime Power, Rich Musicality." Balanced Audio Technology’s VK-3500 integrated amplifier embodies simplicity without compromise. It offers audiophiles no-limits musical finesse and exceptional performance in one convenient package. Competitive with similarly priced reference-level separates, VK-3500 provides a robust 150 watts per channel into 8-ohm loads and doubles that output into 4-ohm loads. Combine such ability with BAT’s vacuum-tube preamplifier section—based on the same reference 6H30 SuperTube used in the company’s flagship REX 3 preamplifier - and you get sublime power matched with richly textured musicality. Open, delicate, and natural, VK-3500 allows any room to breathe with exquisite music.
- BANG & OLUFSEN - since 1925. "Discover a world of innovation from Bang & Olufsen. Shop Beoplay, Beosound, Beovision and Beolab." All models.
- Bang & Olufsen Beosound 24ct Gold & Diamond Edition - by Stuart Hughes. Price: £1,200,000.00.
- BEOLAB 90 - "State-of-the-art floor standing speakers." Perhaps the world’s most advanced digital loudspeaker. Unprecedented power and acoustic performance. Floor standing speakers that seamlessly adapt to your living space and music preferences. Three years in the making, Beolab 90 is the culmination of our wildest dreams. And with no less than 8,200 watts per speaker, this is by far the most powerful sound experience we have ever created.
- bFly-audio - since 2000. "bFly-audio provides NATURAL SOUND." With our MLA Absorber Technology we help you to reach a more natural sound. MLA is our combination of selected and perfectly matched absorber materials like Sorbothane, cork etc. Many reports of our customers concern this statement.
- Bladelius - since 1997. "We are specialized in the design of high-performance audio and video equipment on a global basis."
- Bluesound - since 2013. "HiFi for a wireless generation."
- BorderPatrol Audio Electronics - since 1999. "BorderPatrol makes a range of tube power amplifiers that use the ever-popular 300B triode in single-ended, parallel single-ended and push-pull configurations with power outputs ranging from 9 to 20W/channel. All models use inter-stage transformers to couple the driver tube to the 300B’s and have no negative feedback to maximise resolution and preserve signal integrity. The audio chassis are composed of non-magnetic materials and the higher priced EXD versions use copper chassis parts and inter-stage and output transformers that have undergone deep cryogenic treatment."
- BOSE - since 1964. "Better Sound Through Research."
- Bose Music Amplifier - "With the Bose Music Amplifier’s analog and optical inputs, you can also connect a record player, CD, or cassette player. Rediscover the oldies, goodies, and anything in between."
- Bose Music Amplifier takes a direct shot at the Sonos Amp - "With no fanfare of any kind, not even a press release, Bose launched its Bose Music Amplifier in October 2022. One look at the Music Amplifier and its price ($699) and it’s immediately obvious that it has been designed as a direct competitor to the $699 Sonos Amp, as the similarities are unmistakable."
- BOSE SoundTouch Systems - "Bose portable Bluetooth speakers are designed to keep up with your busy life and make your music sound amazing. Plus, you can pair them together for more of your music."
- BOSE Wave music system IV - "Elegant simplicity. Incredible performance."
- Bricasti Design - since 2004. "Home of the worlds finest audio products."
- Bryston - since 1976. "Music for a generation." "Bryston Ltd. has been designing and manufacturing state of the art specialty electronics to both the consumer and professional audio marketplaces for over 35 years." All models.
- Bryston B135³ Integrated Amplifier - since 1962. "The Bryston B135³ Integrated Amplifier is without question one of the most sonically transparent and reliable audio products available."
- Burmester - since 1977. "All Burmester product lines are united in their claim to fullfil highest requirements concerning sound quality, technological innovation, manufacturing quality, functionality as well as design aspects."
- Burson Audio - "A Lavish Musical Experience." Our philosophy is simple; the less our components interfere with the audio signal the more complete your musical experience. This is our core design philosophy since we began in 1996.
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- Cabasse Abyss Integrated Amplifier with DSP Speaker Correction - "If our annual awards had a category for 'most innovative, future-pointing product,' the Cabasse Abyss would be a leading contender." The Absolute Sound.
- Cambridge Audio - since 1968. "High quality Hi-Fi systems and separates built to deliver the purest reproduction of your music. Whether it’s an amplifier, network player or all-in-one system, each unit has been designed in London with nearly 50 years of audio expertise." All models.
- If You’re Looking For A New Amplifier... The Search Is Over - "The new Cambridge Audio CXA 81 is a powerful 80 Watt integrated amplifier that's packed with features, including a USB input and Bluetooth apt-X HD streaming."
- Cambridge Audio CXA 81 - Integrated Stereo Amplifier. If You’re Looking For A New Amplifier... The Search Is Over: "Sets a new baseline for integrated amps... a rare product that has the ability to make us switch off our reviewing brain and simply let us be wowed by the music."
- CH Precision - since 2009. "Swiss company dedicated to the design, manufacturing and commercialization of ultra high-end audio products under the 'CH' brand." All models.
- Future TAS: CH Precision C1.2 DAC/ Controller - "CH Precision’s C1.2 features include a four-fold increase in processing power over its predecessor. This massive increase has allowed CH to significantly revise and refine the PEtER spline-filter algorithm and introduce fixed-point processing."
- CH Precision C1 - "Designed for the true music lover, the C1's apparent simplicity hides highly sophisticated technological solutions with the single goal of recreating the full musical experience."
- Chord - since 1989. "Discover the art of Chord electronics. World-leading manufacturer of high-end audio products." Our engineering expertise has led to innovative in-house technologies that enable our products to process and deliver audio without limitation, reproducing music just as the artist originally intended.
- Conrad-Johnson - since 1977. "It just sounds right." Our design philosophy is the culmination of more than 40 years of research and development. conrad-johnson products are executed with simple circuits, constructed with the highest-quality custom components. Our products benefit from the use of proprietary components (CJD film capacitors, audio and power transformers), military-grade parts (precision audio resistors), and in-house designed elements (circuit boards, chassis and dress metal)—all sourced from North American vendors.
- Constellation Audio - since 2008. "Audio that inspires." Although many high-end audio products (including a couple of ours) employ the very latest technology, one simply cannot create a true high-end audio product without a thorough appreciation for the audio industry's rich history. The pioneers of audio (some of whom are members of our design "dream team") developed a wealth of experience in achieving lifelike, musical sound from their products. Constellation Audio products build on this knowledge, never forgetting the lessons that audio's founding fathers have taught us. All models.
- Constellation Audio Hercules II Stereo Power Amplifier - "The same effortless, extraordinary sound." The horizontal format of the Hercules II amplifier made it practical to create a stereo version - an amplifier in the same chassis as the Hercules II Mono, with the same effortless, extraordinary sound, but with two 500-watt channels instead of a single 1,000-watt channel.
- Copland - since 1984. "Not all watts are created equal." Decades of experience in the field of audio electronics is incorporated into our work and Copland is recognized worldwide for the development of class-leading amplifiers and cd-players that has earned the company a worldwide fan base of enthusiastic audiophiles, as well as a host of press accolades and prestigious industry awards.
- Copland’s new CTA407 flagship integrated amplifier review - What Hi-Fi?.
- Credo Audio Switzerland - "High-End Hi-Fi. Handmade in Switzerland." Engineering as an art form
High-End HiFi is part of my life ever since I was born. My parents founded the company more than 40-years ago. We always had a shop in Basel. I always loved to be in the shop, comparing the products and building speakers. All models.
- Crown Audio - since 1947. "Professional Power Amplifiers." Acquired by Harman International in March of 2000, Crown has continued to move forward, producing numerous innovative designs, such as the DriveCore™ Install (DCi) series that was released in 2013. This series features both analog and Network amplifiers for the installed sound market. Using just one tiny chip to replace over 500 parts makes the DCi series of amplifiers the most reliable and innovative amplifier on the market today. All models.
- Cyrus - since 1977. "Building a Better Music Experience." Unique amongst British high-end audio manufacturers, our pioneering work in our Cambridge research and development studios has led to remarkable advances in DAC design, Power management, CD servo design, and noise rejection. Each of our classic and XR products is housed in our hand-finished inverted ‘cast-aluminium’ chassis and fitted with the finest audio components available. Each product is manufactured to order - painstakingly hand-finished and soak-tested, taking over four weeks from start to finish. The stunning elegance and searing performance of your Cyrus music system truly justify their ‘pride-of-place’ in your listening or sitting room.
- Cyrus i7-XR integrated amplifier review - "The least powerful of Cyrus’s new flagship XR integrated amplifiers has plenty of appeal."
- Cyrus ONE - "Breath-taking audio from a single box integrated amplifier. Compact, yet boasting an incredible audio specification. Send Bluetooth from your phone, directly connect a record player, or plug in Google’s Chromecast audio for CD quality streamed music. It also has sound for pound, one of the best headphone amplifiers money can buy. ONE is the standard by which others are measured."
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- Dan D'Agostino - since 2011. "Master Audio Systems." All models.
- Dan D'Agostino Momentum Integrated Amplifier - "Where Science and Art are One." The front panel has the same look and functionality as the Momentum preamplifier, with an illuminated dial and indicator needles inspired by classic Swiss watches. Six balanced XLR inputs are provided on the back panel. Bypassable tone controls allow the listener to customize the sound to suit the recording or personal taste, without affecting the fundamental sound quality and musicality of the unit. The amplifier section is conservatively rated at 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 400 watts per channel into 4 ohms. A completely separate power supply, encased in a chassis resembling an amplifier stand, isolates the sensitive audio circuitry. from electromagnetic interference. Allowing no electromagnetic interference leaving the listener with matchless sound.
- DEFINITIVE AUDIO - since 1990. "High performance audio systems for the world's most discerning music lovers."
- DENON Amplifiers - since 1910. "110 Years of Innovation. Precision. Craftsmanship. Innovation." Enjoy superior audio fidelity with the latest high resolution audio sources thanks to the traditional, yet state-of-the-art, Denon amplification technology.
- DENON PMA-A110 - "The Denon limited series Anniversary Edition silver graphite PMA-A110 integrated amplifier delivers best in class audio performance for a best in class audio experience." 2-channel integrated amplifier with 160W per channel.
- Dethonray Pegasus SG1 - "Bluetooth Amplifier." DPPU(Desktop Plus Power Unit) adapts dual high-density battery customized power system, designed for High-Fidelity while ensuring separation of digital and analog power to eliminate digital circuit noise from the source, alike an enhanced DAP + Amplifier system but with a minimal path and hard soldered joints with no compromises. Redesigned the charging circuit to reduce the switch circuit noise, ensure charging and playing at the same time, sound quality is not affected.
- DETHONRAY PEGASUS SG1 REVIEW - Headfonia.
- Devialet - since 2007. "Acoustical Engineering Company." Devialet pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved with audio engineering with high-fidelity products: amplifiers, speakers, earbuds, soundbar. Expert Pro Amplifiers.
- Doxa - "High End Sound."
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- EarMen Angel - "Reference Portable Device." EarMen Angel is Portable Fully Balanced Hi-Res DAC/ Headphone Amplifier with the Pre Out option. It is a very powerful audio device with which you will be able to listen to Hi-Res music on to go. You will be able to enjoy a plenty of power without worrying about consumption, since it is equipped with 2-cell battery. EarMen Angel will provide outstanding performance and we are sure you will enjoy it. Fly music with EarMen Angel!
- EarMen Angel Review - Headfonics.
- Elac - since 1926. "Backed by 90 Years of Excellence | The life of sound." Stereo Amplifiers. The Alchemy DDP-2 combines three components in one elegant piece of gear to give you the highest-quality digital-to-analog converter, preamp and digital streamer we know how to make. Then we combined it in a single chassis only 1U (1.75 inches) high. The preamplifier offers maximum flexibility, while incorporating DAC and streaming functions to make the DDP-2 the centerpiece of your digital system.
- Ensembleexperience - "Swiss Made Quality Since 1986." All models.
- ESOTERIC - in 1987 TEAC launched the Esoteric brand which exclusively engineered and manufactured high end audio products in order to bring the highest level musical experience to demanding audiophiles.
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- Ferrum Audio - since 2020. "Join the revolution." We at HEM, Polish audio electronics designer and manufacturer and home of Ferrum, proudly introduce our latest product. Ferrum just loves to create game-changing products. Over the last couple of years, we’ve shown friend and foe we understand audio and music reproduction. And we have the track record to prove it. Enter WANDLA, The Converter.
- Ferrum’s New Flagship WANDLA DAC/Preamp Has Some HQ Player Inside - "Ferrum has partnered with filter guru HQ Player to develop a set of user selectable custom digital filters for their new flagship WANDLA DAC/Preamplifier. But that’s just the beginning of this story."
- Fluance - since 1999. "Serious Performance." Wireless Music Speaker Systems. The ultimate expression of passion for music encapsulated into a singular form. Fluance Wireless Bluetooth Music Systems are the definition of Serious Performance with outstanding sound being our non-negotiable. Designed with you in mind, Fluance Powered Home Speaker Systems offer an expression of your style and produce room-filling sound like no other. All models.
- FM Acoustics of Switzerland - since 1973. "You've never heard it so good ..." All models.
- FM Acoustics FM 1811 - "The fascinating new FM 1811 is the culmination of FM ACOUSTICS efforts in 35 years of dedicated R&D." Power amplifiers.
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- G LAB Design Fidelity - since 1969. "The BLOCK integrated tube amplifier is our answer to an audio product which successfully combines sublime 21st century design and pristine High Fidelity sound. It is a link between two worlds - the world of passionate audio advocates and the world of design enthusiasts."
- Gamut audio - since 1982. "Audio equipment for music lovers." All models.
- Gold Note HI-FI ELECTRONICS - since 2012. "Where Elegance and Performance Meet." Handmade in Italy with passion. All models.
- Goldmund - since 1978. "Swiss Made Luxury Audio Equipment." Goldmund power amplifier line includes integrated preamplifiers, mono amplifiers, and stereo amplifiers that will drive your passive speakers with power and precision. All models.
- GRYPHON AUDIO DESIGN - since 1985. "To allow the purest essence of the live music experience to be recreated in the home environment."
- Gryphon Apex Stereo power amplifier - "The Gryphon Apex Stereo and the sibling Apex Mono amplifiers (which were not auditioned here) are both powerful, cost-no-object designs. Both are biased heavily into class-A, meaning that the transistors never turn off, from the largest positive voltage through the maximum negative voltage."
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- HARMAN / KARDON - since 1953. Amplifiers & receivers.
- Hartung Amplification - since 2010. "Real Tube Sound, Innovations & Reliability." Here you will find some of the finest classic tube amplifiers in current production at reasonable cost.
- Hegel Music Systems - since 1988. "A phono preamplifier like no other. Designed to get you closer to the music. To get you into the groove. A master at musicality. The commander of any loudspeakers. Our ultimate integrated amplifier."
- HIFIMAN - since 2007. "Innovating the Art of Listening." All models.
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- Icon Audio - since 2000. "Award Winning Valve Amplifiers." All models.
- iFi audio - since 2012. "UK based manufacturer of high-end desktop and portable high-end audio equipment."
- iFi ZEN Air DAC - "A breath of fresh Air." Get the best audio quality from your phone, tablet or computer.
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- JBL Professional by Harman - since 1946. "A Journey of Engineering Excellence."
- JBL Synthesis - since 1992. "Drawing upon the heritage of the JBL brand, JBL Synthesis systems combine the most advanced signal processors, equalizers, amplifiers and loudspeakers to create the most realistic listening experience possible in rooms of any size."
- JBL Synthesis SDR-35 - "Class G Immersive Surround Sound AVR with 16 channels of native processing, Dolby ATMOS, DTS:X, Auro 3D, IMAX Enhanced, Dirac Live, streaming, and Dante. Designed to ensure exceptional performance without compromise. With best- in- class audio and video signal integrity, 16 channels of native processing, Dolby ATMOS, DTS:X, Auro 3D, IMAX Enhanced, Dirac Live, Logic16, Network Streaming, Dante and Class G amplification; the SDR-35 delivers a powerful, sensory-rich experience with unrivaled flexibility."
- JBL's superb Synthesis AVR storms to success at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 - "In this year's home cinema amp category, the JBL Synthesis SDR-35 is the juicy filling in a Denon sandwich."
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- Krell - since 1980. "The Leader in Audio Engineering." The premier manufacturer of high-end audio equipment, featuring award winning amplifiers, preamplifiers, CD & DVD players, surround sound processors, digital-to-analog converters, and loudspeakers for music lovers and home theater aficionados.
- 2023 Golden Ear: Krell KSA-i400 Power Amplifier - The Absolute Sound.
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- Lab 12 - since 2012. "Handcrafted electronic audio devices designed to approach the original music. Natural sound reproduction rich of emotions and vividness. Did you ever try a really good Hi End audio system?" All models.
- Lavardin Technologies audio systems - since 1996. "20 years of excellence, 20 years of legend." Our new technologies have only one goal : musical enjoyment. Our research to find out the dominant factors for the musicality of amplifiers allowed us to discover previously unknown non linear distortion which we called "memory distortion"(TM). All models.
- Lavardin Technologies Integrated Amplifier Model IT-15 - "The Model IT-15 represents a new category of amplifier that challenges conventional thinking, emphasizing an unbelievable tranparency, combined with the fantastic micro-dynamic that only Lavardin Technologies could create."
- LD Systems - since 2002. "Your Sound. Our Mission." As a user, you are in good hands with LD Systems. Your enthusiasm is our benchmark. Whether you are an event technician, system integrator, mobile DJ or musician - your needs are at the heart of every decision we make. We are passionate about developing professional audio solutions that make your life easier on the job and meet your high expectations for sound and performance. All models.
- Leema Acoustics - since 1998. "Beautifully engineered sound." Leema’s portfolio of class leading products has expanded to include their Reference and Elements Ranges, and more recently the Essentials line. The new products continue to attract international acclaim, attracting many “best in class” reviews and numerous eminent awards. All models.
- Leema Acoustics Elements Integrated Amplifier - "The Leema Elements Integrated Amplifier continues Leema’s strong tradition of producing some of the best amplifiers that money can buy. Not only does the Elements Integrated Amplifier include the most comprehensive set of inputs and facilities of any Leema product to date, it manages to fit all this into a compact and beautiful enclosure built to the same exacting standards as the larger Leema amplifiers."
- Lexicon - since 1971. "Premier Manufacturer of Home Theater & Multi-room Audio Products." We’re not new to audio excellence. Lexicon is the gold standard for digital audio in almost every recording studio in the world. And we’ve helped create 80% of the world’s recorded music.
- Lindemann Limetree Network II Music Streamer: Review - "German-made hi-res audio music streamer features a built-in headphone amp with ES9038 Hypersteam2-DAC and analog volume control."
- LINN - since 1973. "The best music systems for your home, including network music players, turntables, amplifiers, speakers and hi-fi components."
- Linnenberg - since 1994. "Perfect symmetry - ultimate harmony." Manufacturer of fine purist high-end components. The company designs the most demanding digital and analogue circuits. Unsurpassed circuit design plays the most important part in building true high end electronics capable of creating magic moments.
- Linnenberg G.F.HÄndel - "State of the art Class A mono power amplifier." HÄNDEL is a class A power amplifier. As energy efficient as the design is, the quiescent current flowing through the output transistors generates heat. One square meter (1 m2) of heatsink surface per monoblock dissipates a lot of energy, allowing HÄNDEL to run as cool as possible.
- Loit - since 2005. "Excellent things are rare..."
- Luxman - since 1925. "Seeking higher sound quality." All models.
- Luxman L-590AX MK II - draws upon Luxman's decades of experience in amplifier design to deliver an exquisite combination of rich sonic expression, fine detail, wide bandwidth and dynamic gusto.
- Luxman L-509Z review - "Beautifully made, comprehensively equipped and impressively capable Tested at $12,495. To our eyes, it looks appealing in a retro way and there is plenty to admire in its design and build. After that, there is the sound quality that is as good as any alternative we have heard. If you are lucky enough to buy at this level, the Luxman L-509Z deserves a high place on your shortlist."
- Lyngdorf Audio - since 2005. "Lyngdorf Audio is a pioneer in digital audio. We created the world's first fully digital amplifier, the iconic Millennium, and the most sophisticated digital ..."
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- MARANTZ - since 1953. "Beause Music Matters."
- Marantz A/V RECEIVERS
- Marantz Hi-Fi components
- Marantz A/V SEPARATES
- MARANTZ MM8077
- MARANTZ NR1200 - "This Marantz Stereo Receiver Could Be The Only Music Player You Need." 2ch Slim Stereo Receiver with HEOS Built-in. Indulge in high-resolution sonic perfection with the Marantz NR1200 two-channel slim stereo receiver that powers detailed, high-fidelity audio from a compact chassis. At half the height of a traditional receiver, the NR1200 drives impeccable sound for your movies, shows, Hi-Fi audio and more. The NR1200 supports the latest HDMI connectivity with its 5 inputs, each one supporting HDCP 2.3, 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, HLG and more. Stream music from leading music services and control the NR1200 with voice control compatibility via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri.
- Marantz WIRELESS Music Systems
- Mark Levinson - since 1972. "Hi-Fi Audio." All models.
- Mark Levinson Nº585 - "Combining Mark Levinson’s unsurpassed analog performance with advanced digital audio capability and flexible system configuration, the Nº585 pushes the reproduction of any source material to new levels of realism."
- Matrix Audio - since 2009. "Hi-fi digital audio company founded in 2009. Their DAC's, amplifiers, digital streamers and other products focus on providing high performance, great usability and quality." The element X is also a dual-mode headphone amplifier based on the LME49600 and consisting of four independent amplifier units.
- MBL - since 1979. "unique high end audio." German manufacturer of high-end audio components for the enthusiast, either as a complete system or as separates. All models.
- MBL - "There’s no limit to what you can do with the 9011."
- MCINTOSH - since 1949. "Legendary Handcrafted Home Audio Made in USA."
- McIntosh revives the spirit of Woodstock with MC3500 Mk II amp - "New York's high-end audio gear maker McIntosh Labs has reworked the iconic monoblock amplifier that powered the sound system at the 1969 Woodstock music and art fair. Rocking the spirit of the original amps, the MC3500 Mk II has a similar outward appearance but benefits from a host of modern upgrades."
- McIntosh C49 stereo preamplifier - "Be prepared for future digital music technologies with the C49 Preamplifier. The C49 features our DA1 Digital Audio Module, which can be replaced by new modules as new digital audio technologies are developed. This will allow you to keep your C49 up to date with digital music formats and viable well into the future."
- McIntosh MC3500 - 1-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier Mk II. 350 Watt Monoblock. Inspired by the original 1968-71 MC3500 - the Amplifier that Inspired a Generation.
- Meitner - "Where Music is Made." One of the world's premier manufacturers of audiophile sound systems. internationally acclaimed. All models.
- Melco Audio - since 1975. "Engineered in Japan, Melco’s award-winning range of digital music libraries have been painstakingly designed to store and playback lifetime-built music collections in the best possible sound quality, while offering the convenience and discovery of music streaming, too. Melco offers music lovers a unique proposition: its highly advanced designs use proprietary architecture and are entirely devoid of ordinary computer hardware. Instead, Melco uses premium audio-specific components, delivering superior performance, optimum reliability and, most importantly, class-leading sound quality."
- Melco Announces The N5-H50 Digital Music Library: High-End Munich 2023 - "Melco’s N5-H50 Digital Music Library features a 5TB HDD, fiber optic connectivity, and bulletproof construction."
- Merason - since 2013. "Passion for Music." According to the motto "less is more", Merason products are designed and created with one goal in mind: the purest musical reproduction possible. No shuffling through complicated menus or deciphering technical jargon, just pure music. That's what Merason products are for.
- Meridian - "Discover the true meaning of high performance." All models.
- Meridian G57 Power Amplifier - "G57 features a luxurious bead blasted metal exterior with glass accents. Two channels of 200 watts of clean power provide breathtaking performance from any passive loudspeaker."
- Metaxas Audio Systems - since 1981. "Metaxas & Sins, founded by Kostas Metaxas, is renowned for creating 'high-end audio sculptures' and 'kinetic art objects' - not merely hi-fi."
- Metronome Technologie - "The Source of Sound." Founded in 1987 and developped by a group of passionates, Métronome is one of the ultimate audiophile brands. Along the years, the company handcrafted loudspeakers, amplifiers, and reputed CD players which forged the world class reputation of the brand.
- MÉtronome Nausicaa - "The Absolute Nausicaa converter is the top end of Métronome converter series."
- Metrum Acoustics - "Celebrating 15+ years of high-end audio products." All models.
- Michi | Rotel - since 2010. "Michi is a flagship series of products built on the history and heritage of Rotel. Michi represents over 55 years of experience coupled with the passion of a family business and ever-growing family of satisfied product owners. Acoustic Elevation. Sonic Evolution. Visual Perfection. Michi, because our reputation is personal." All models.
- Mission - since 1977. "Music leads. Technology follows."
- Moon by Simaudio - since 1980. "High-end audio amplifiers and sound systems." All products.
- MOON 888 Power Amplifier - "The cumulation of technical expertise, combined with passion and a relentless pursuit for perfection has led to the creation of the MOON 888. This isn’t just another monoblock amplifier. It’s a statement. It is a concept taken to the extreme in every detail. The impressive power output is actually very modestly rated at a 'mere' 1.2hp (888 watts). This is backed by a gargantuan power supply that coupled with an 8kW capacity output section on enormous cast-aluminum heatsinks can drive any load with complete effortlessness."
- Musical Fidelity - since 1982. "World-Class Manufacturer of Award Winning Hi-Fi Equipment." "Musical Fidelity represents the best of good quality hi-fi. Built on over thirty years of audio expertise, we design and engineer powerful hi-fi separates that deliver exceptional sound, high technical performance, excellent value for money and a superb build quality." Musical Fidelity offers an exceptional selection of hi-fi separates, whether you’re taking your first steps towards better performance or striding into the world of high-end products. From our entry-level V Series separates, via our M ranges up to our flagship NU VISTA series, we have a hi-fi product to help you hear more from your music – however you choose to listen.
- I had a first listen to the resurrected Musical Fidelity A1 integrated amplifier - "The company's resurrected classic is sure to make many friends."
- Musical Fidelity’s Flagship Nu-Vista Series Goes Back to The Future - "The Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista PRE, PAS, and, PAM represent the latest high-end audio components that use vacuum tubes."
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- NAD ELECTRONICS - since 1972. "High Performance Hi-Fi Amplifiers."
- NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier - "The way people discover and experience music has shifted profoundly. Today’s listeners can stream music from vast catalogues over the Internet, often with better sound quality than discs can deliver. To simplify music selection, streaming services offer discovery tools like curated playlists and recommendation engines. Wireless multi-room audio lets listeners enjoy music throughout their homes. The NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is a compact, 'just add speakers' solution that embraces all the possibilities of the streaming age, offering state-of-the-art amplification that will transport you to your favourite musical destination."
- NAD C 3050LE video review - "With extensive side-by-side comparisons to the vintage amplifier that inspired it."
- NAGRA - Swiss innovation since 1951. "Professional Audio and High-End Hi-Fi." Recorded moments that never die...
- Naim - since 1974. "Embracing the world of music streaming has never been easier. Our new range of digital separates and all-in-one systems combine the convenience and power of the digital revolution with the foot-tapping, spine-tingling musical performance on which we’ve built our reputation."
- Naim Supernait 3 integrated amplifier review - Hi-Fi+.
- Naim Focal 10th Anniversary Edition - "10 years together special anniversary edition. To celebrate their 'tin' anniversary, Focal and Naim have developed a 'vintage' high-fidelity system: Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition." Popular for its compact yet high-performance design, the Sopra No. 2 loudspeaker was chosen to don a unique finish, with concrete on the side panels and “tin” colour on the front, inspired by the finest architecture. These sculpted finishes, giving a metallic effect previously unseen in the audio sector, embody all the artisanal and industrial know-how Focal has accumulated over more than 40 years.
- Nakamichi - since 1948. "MEET THE REINVENTION OF #1 RATED DOLBY ATMOS SOUNDBAR. Designed based on 70+ years of audio excellence and feedback from 5000+ reviews from existing owners, we have SUPERCHARGED 2022's FLAGSHIP with unmatched 360° surround & bass performance. Powered by SSE MAX - a unity of ultra high performance hardware & software - get ready for an UNMATCHED AUDIO EXPERIENCE like never before with UPGRADED Dual Wireless Subs and Four Modular Surround Speakers (2nd Gen). Setup within 30 min."
- NuPrime - since 2014. "Beyond Ordinary | High End Audio Manufacturer." NuPrime aims to achieve yet greater heights of excellence and value in high-performance audio. All models.
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- Octave - "Seit 30 Jahren Qualitäts-Röhrenverstärker. Handmade in Germany." All models.
- Octave V 110 - integrated amplifier is a push-pull pentode design delivering 2 × 110 W RMS output power (into 4 ohm loads).
- OMA | Oswalds Mill Audio - since 2007. "OMA has a very different approach to building tube amplifiers than any other company." All models.
- OMA | Oswalds Mill Audio Hollander GM70 Integrated Amplifier - "OMA's ultimate amplifier is a Single Ended Triode (SET) design producing 15 watts. Weighing 225 pounds and built on three chassis, The Hollander provides the most powerful, detailed and natural presentation of music possible when used with OMA or other high efficiency loudspeakers."
- ONKYO - since 1946. "The Complemete Ultra HD Entertainment Experience."
- OPPO - "High Performance Personal Audio."
- OPPO HA-1 - "Uncompromising Audio." Built with the latest technology. Headphone Amplifier, DAC & Pre-Amplifier.
- Origin Live - "To Transform Your Listening Experience." All models.
- Origin Live Sovereign MK3-2 - "We can't recommend this Origin Live deck highly enough: it has the power to stop a herd of wildebeest with its authority - yet it can also bring a grown man to his knees in tears..." What Hi-Fi.
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- PANASONIC - since 1918. "Surround Yourself With the Next Generation of Audio and Video Technology."
- Pass - since 1991. "At Pass Labs we have one goal: to create products that invite you to listen." All models.
- Pass Xs 300 - "These are Pass Laboratories ultimate expression of Power Amplifiers the perfect blend of science and visceral emotion."
- PBN Audio - Audio amplifiers. All models.
- Perreaux - since 1974. "High End Audio Amplifiers for Audiophiles." Designer and manufacturer of hi-fi amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs and other home audio equipment. All models.
- Perreaux 200iX - "Experience the many colours of sound." Fully-featured and functional, this elegant, hand-crafted, 200 Watt, stereo integrated amplifier incorporates a host of analog and digital audio connections including AES EBU, USB, Bluetooth Audio, Optical (Toslink) and Coaxial (SPDIF) digital inputs, Balanced (XLR) and Unbalanced (RCA) analog inputs. With an onboard, integrated 24 bit, 384k, SABRE Pro 9038 DSD DAC the 200iX is capable of playing high resolution digital files from your computer or streaming Bluetooth audio direct from your smartphone or tablet.
- PHILIPS - since 1891. "Compare our Hi-fi system."
- PIONEER - since 1938. Amplifiers and receivers.
- PIONEER Elite SC-91 - 7.2 Channel Networked Class D3 AV Receiver with Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and Dolby ATMOS.
- PIONEER VSX-1122-K - top of the line: 7.1-channel 3D ready AV receiver. The answer to a home theater enthusiast's prayers. Made for iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad certification, Apple devices are easily connected with the included USB/video cable.
- Pivetta 'Opera One' - 1.5m, 1.5-tonne, 160kW amplifier.
- Porsche Design 911 Soundbar Black Edition - Limited Edition - "Fascination for all the senses. 500hp of passion. A silhouette which attracts attention. The undistorted sound of a 4.0-litre horizontally opposed naturally aspirated engine."
- Primare - since 1985. "Primare has established a tradition of producing exemplary integrated amplifiers offering comprehensive system control and remarkable power delivery as elegantly as their appearance implies." All models.
- Procella Audio - since 2006. All models.
- PS Audio - since 1973. "We all deserve to listen to the music we love in pristine quality. The Stellar Series uses innovative design to make audio bliss attainable for those who seek it."
- PS Audio announces StellarGold DAC, pre-amplifier - "PS Audio has this week added two new members to its Stellar Series: the StellarGold DAC and StellarGold pre-amplifier. From the press release: 'The use of multiple DACs to form a single ultra-linear channel provides the advantages of lowering noise and channel crosstalk while increasing linearity, dynamic range, and resolution beyond what any single-DAC technology can achieve. The proof is in the listening.'"
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- Quad - since 1936. "The closest approach to the original sound." All models.
- Quad Artera - "The Artera range combines the qualities that have made Quad one of Britain’s most revered hi-fi marques for many decades with fresh industrial design and the very latest high-performance audio technologies."
- QUADRAL Aurum - since 2016. "Breathtaking musical detail to the finest degree - the M10 is scintillating, powerful and pure; with naturalness and a never-ending desire to keep on delivering for you, this is what ‘world-class’ should resemble. With the AURUM M10 you control the power of hungry loudspeakers like TITAN and VULKAN with ease, and can extract every last drop of their fine dynamics. The M10 offers versatile connectivity and includes switchable input sensitivity, bi-wiring terminals and optional RCA or XLR-inputs. The AURUM M10 is the next step to audiophile perfection. The supreme characteristics of this power amplifier can easily keep up with other brands displaying much higher price tags."
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- Redgum - "All REDGUM amplifiers have ultra-high current output stages." All models.
- Redgum ARTICULATA - "The ultimate REDGUM integrated amplifier for those who demand the best."
- Rega - "Award-winning amplifiers made in England." Since humble beginnings back in 1973 Rega’s initial success was built upon award-winning tonearms and turntables but Rega has been making complete hi-fi systems since the eighties. All models.
- Rega Elex MK4 - "The Elex MK4 is a high performance stereo integrated amplifier designed to deliver the purest musical performance. Housed in a brand new case to match the rest of the Rega range, the MK4 builds on previous Rega designs using our multi-award winning class A/B power amplifier circuit which delivers an impressive 72W per channel into 8? loads (90W into 6?). New rear connectivity options are available with the Elex MK4 now including a Rega DAC circuit with two digital inputs and a high quality headphone output conveniently located on the front panel."
- Rega Elex Mk4 review - "Rega’s updated stereo amplifier delivers a wonderfully revealing and accomplished performance."
- ReQuest - "Serious Play." ReQuest’s home-entertainment systems have set the standard for high-end digital media storage, management, playback, and system integration since 1998.
- REVOX - since 1951. "Experience real music. Revox Joy family Compact, smart and simple."
- Rogue Audio - since 1996. "Our amplifier designs combine the finest in tube circuit topology with meticulously engineered circuit layout to achieve superior performance. Unflagging attention to the integrity of the audio signal path and power supplies results in truly superior designs. The most discriminating audiophile will delight in the impeccable fidelity of recordings reproduced through our amplifiers." Integrated Amps; Preamplifiers; Stereo Amps; Monoblock Amps: Phono Preamps & Headphone Amps.
- Roksan - since 1985. "Made in London." All models.
- Rotel - since 1966. "Exceptional Sound, No Exceptions." Japanese manufacturer of high end audio and video equipment: home theater, amplifiers, compact disc players, etc.
- Rotel A12MKII Integrated Amplifier | Review - Part-Time Audiophile.
- Rotel S14 - since 1966. "Streaming your days away." The Rotel S14 Integrated Network Streamer is an all-in-one solution providing the ultimate in convenience to the near limitless catalog of music delivering 150 Watts of Class AB power. Album artwork on the front display, included remote, simple operation and intuitive setup ensures the S14 becomes the heart of your music system.
- Rotel's first just-add-speakers S14 network streaming system could rival the Naim Uniti Atom - "Should Naim be worried?"
- Rowen - "Swiss Made." All models.
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- Schiit - Made in USA. "Schiit got started in 2010 when two audio industry veterans decided it was time to shake things up a bit. The two audiophiles are Jason Stoddard, formerly of Sumo, and Mike Moffat, formerly of Theta. Together, they have designed dozens of audio and A/V products before Schiit, from the Andromeda III to the Cobalt 307 to the DS Pre and Angstrom 200." So, yeah: fully balanced differential power amplifiers, fully discrete I/V conversion stages, audiophile D/A converters, relay-switched stepped attenuator volume controls in preamps. The first DTS home theater surround processor on the market . . . we’ve done a ton of stuff.
- SHARP - since 1912. "Sound, in its most beautiful form." Experience high quality and flexible sound with Sharp Sound Devices. Portable Bluetooth Speakers, styleful Soundbars and Digital Radios for your home.
- Silbatone Acoustics - since 2008. "The Home of NeoHyb Technology Presenting New Audio Classics for the 21st Century Lifestyle." One of the elements that set Silbatone equipment apart from the rest is our unique in-house developed and wound silver foil transformers. The mode of operation of these transformers is entirely different from standard wire coil designs, offering extended bandwidth without peaky resonances and significantly improved efficiency.
- Simaudio - since 1980. "For the bold and sophisticated music lover." Your musical preferences, habits and library are as unique as your fingerprints. That’s why your MOON representative carefully customizes each sound configuration. Whether you’re looking to enhance the system you already have, or begin from scratch, your MOON representative will be pleased to show you a wide range of products that will suit your music, and your lifestyle. With MOON, every music lover finds their unique way to bring their passion to life. All products.
- S.M.S.L Audio - since 2009. "Our company is specialized in the audio DAC, stereo headphone amplifier, power amplifier, and with own R&D, manufacturing and marketing team."
- S.M.S.L SU-6 DAC + SH-6 Amplifier Desktop Stack Review - "S.M.S.L is short for Foshan ShuangMuSanLin technology Co. Ltd., and is an audio brand founded in 2009 in China, with another branch (VMV) based out of Hong Kong since 2013. Between the two, S.M.S.L has put out a long line of audio sources including DACs, power/integrated amplifiers, and headphone amplifiers with internal R&D and manufacturing. Today we take take a closer look at the S.M.S.L SU-6 DAC and SH-6 headphone amplifier that are meant to be used alongside each other as a stack."
- SONOS - since 2002. "Listen Your Way." Create your perfect sound system. Everything works together, and Sonos works with all your favorite services so you can listen to what you want, where you want, how you want. Customize your system. Start with one speaker and easily add more later. Stereo pair speakers in the same room for bolder, richer sound. Connect Sub to Arc, Playbar, or Beam for deeper bass, then add a pair of rear surrounds for immersive surround sound. Hook up your turntable to Five or Amp to stream vinyl all around your home.
- Sonos Port review: flexibility for a price - "Make almost anything work with Sonos, but it’ll cost you."
- Sonos AMP - "Power Everything." Power your passive speakers, create your dream smart home, and enjoy endless possibilities for multiroom listening. The versatile amplifier for powering all your entertainment. Bring the Sonos experience to your floor-standing, in-wall, in-ceiling, outdoor, and bookshelf speakers with Amp. Connect everything from your turntable and stereo to your wired speakers to enjoy vinyl, CDs, stored audio files, and streaming. You can even power outdoor speakers and expand your Sonos system to the backyard.
- Sonos Amp is the best part of my audio setup - "This is the Sonos product you need to boost your sound."
- Soundbars are great but I found this device delivers even better TV audio - "I added a soundbar to my TV to improve the sound but discovered something better."
- SONY - since 1946. "High-Resolution Audio Systems."
- Soulution - since 1956. "Nature of sound." First-class audio components. Purity of sound. No adulteration. No artificial enhancement. Nothing added. Nothing left out. It’s a goal many audio manufacturers aspire to. But few attain. soulution does.
- Soulution 711 Stereo Amplifier, 701 Monoblock Amplifier & 725 Full-Function Preamplifier - the absolute sound.
- Sound Devices - since 1998. "Manufacturer of specialized audio and video for production." Portable production sound products including audio mixers, digital audio recorders, wireless microphones and related equipment for sound professionals. All models.
- SPL | Sound Performance Lab - since 1984. "SPL (Sound Performance Lab) were founded in 1984 in Germany and provide premium, innovative audio products suitable for a wide range of applications including music, film, multimedia and more. Operating for over 30 years, SPL continue to develop powerful, unique technology within audio production."
- SPL Phonitor xe review - "Headphone obsessives should form a queue here."
- Stealth Acoustics - since 2002. "High Current 2-Channel Amplifiers." The Stealth Acoustics SA2400 is high-current two-channel amplifier with powerful built-in digital signal processing functions suitable as a low distortion power source for Stealth Acoustics speakers, Stealth subwoofers, or other un-powered speakers and subwoofers.
- SVS - since 1998. "Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase." Smart wireless integrated amplifier brings speakers into the future of immersive sound with effortless power, stunning dynamics and pristine clarity, a vast array of connectivity choices and a user-friendly control interface.
- SVS announces Prime Wireless Pro Soundbase - "SVS has announced a new compact streaming amplifier called the Prime Wireless Pro Soundbase, which borrows the 24bit/192kHz DAC and streaming smarts from the similarly-named Prime Wireless Pro active loudspeakers. The Soundbase is for those who like the idea of that Ethernet/wi-fi loudspeaker’s feature set but want to bring their own passive loudspeakers to the SVS party."
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- T+A - since 1978. "Engineering Emotion." The best music systems for your home, including network music players, turntables, amplifiers, speakers and hi-fi components.
- Taga Harmony - since 1990. "To Achieve Glorious Acoustics." All models.
- Taga Harmony HTA-500B - Hybrid Digi-Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth. Now your computer, smartphone and any other digital or analog source can turn into top class audio systems.
- TEAC - "TEAC is devoted to constantly creating new & versatile products that offer superior hi-fi playback for current & future technologies."
- TechDAS - TechDAS provides the ultimate in audio experiences. "DAS" in TechDAS stands for "Digital Analog Supremacy" reflecting the commitment to the finest audio technology.
- Technics - "Rediscover Music."
- The Bespoke Audio Company - "Designing, making and supplying class-leading, award-winning, highly-acclaimed audio products to delight music lovers around the world."
- Thorens - amplifiers. All models.
- Tobian Sound Systems - "Swiss Made Audio Equipment." All models.
- ToolShed Amps - Speaker Amplifier/s, Transcendence Stereo Amplifier & Amplifiers For Speakers.
- Totaldac - French based Company which produces innovative hifi DACs (digital to analog converters) and streamers for audiophiles that demand the best performance from their systems. All models.
- Totaldac d1-dual DAC - "The D1-Dual DAC is one of the finest sounding DACs I've had the pleasure to live with and listen to."
- Townshend Allegri Preamplifier - "Engineering Hi-Fi."
- Trafomatic Audio - since 1997. "The Heart and Soul of Innovation." At Trafomatic Audio we don’t take any of the usual high-end audio norms as standard. We’re setting them by moving the bar of extreme by each of our products. We strive for utmost excellence that goes beyond of what industry tried to enforced on the listeners for past few daces. Where most stops, our journey just begins. All models.
- Trafomatic Audio NOA Mono Amplifiers - "The NOA monoblocks are the most powerful amplifer in the Trafomatic Audio productions. It is constructed as push-pull using well known KT150 Tungsol output tubes, four per mono. Output power is 200W per channel, Noa can drive pretty much any speaker made. This is a power amplifier and requiring preamplifer and opening endless possibilities for system configuration."
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- Unison Research - founded in 1987 by a group of passionate audiophiles. All models.
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- Van den Hul - since 1980. "The link between technique and emotion." We, at Van den Hul, are a technology driven company. Always looking for new materials and techniques. Innovative, outstanding quality electronics. Designed to improve the transparency, definition, detail and dynamics in the output. All models.
- Vitus Audio - "Forever Now." Founded in 1995, Vitus Audio is one of the leading high-end electronics manufacturer in Denmark with legendary products such as SIA-025 integrated amplifier. All models.
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- Western Electric - since 1869. "Maker of electron tubes and high fidelity." Western Electric was established in 1869. It was re-established in 1996 for the exclusive manufacture of electron tubes and high fidelity. Woven into our story of American manufacturing is the story of sound itself. From the earliest glow of the vacuum tube to the advent of hi-fi, we make stunning experiences for listeners worldwide. This connection to the past powers our mission to continue Western Electric sound for new listeners.
- Western Electric 91E Integrated Amplifier & 300B Tube - "If you are in the market for an integrated tube amplifier and have ever been exposed to the beautiful sound that 300Bs can offer, the 91E is a must audition."
- WiiM Amp - "Versatile Streaming Amplifier | Stream Elegance, Amplify Brilliance." All-in-one streamer with superior sound quality, eliminating the need for an external DAC. Compact all-in-one streaming amplifier delivering 60W per channel at 8 ohm, ensuring superior sound quality.
- Wiim Amp review: your favorite speakers' new best friend - "Look out, Sonos. The Wiim Amp is your favorite speakers' new best friend. The $299 Wiim Amp is an audio Swiss army knife. It can act as a multisource integrated amplifier, a wireless streaming music player, an Amazon Alexa smart speaker, and even a companion for your TV. Attach a decent set of passive speakers (and possibly a subwoofer) and you’ve got a sleek and compact sound system that pretty much does it all."
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- Yamaha - since 1887. "Sharing Passion & Performance."
- Yaqin Audio - one of the more prolific Chinese manufacturers of valve (tube) based audio equipment. All models.
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- Zesto Audio - since 2010. "Modern Tube Design for the 21st Century Listener." Award-winning Audiophile Products. The award represents innovation in design and engineering in the reproduction of music. Zesto Audio is recognized as a company that combines artistic flare, functionality and reliability. A literal marriage of design, combined with engineering and listening. For the Ultimate Audio Connoisseur. Check out our new preamp ESP Power Supplies.
- Zesto Bia 200 Select power amplifier - "The Bia 200 Select is an Ultralinear, dual-mono, class-A design in push-pull configuration with no negative feedback. Out of the box, it employs four JJ 12AU7 and four Tung-Sol KT150 power tetrodes: one input buffer/splitter and one driver per channel, but tube-rolling is encouraged and supported."
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