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David Berning ZH-230 Mono power amps
|We have seen – and loved – David Berning’s innovative ZOTL (Zero Hysteresis Output Tr a n s f o r m e r l e s s ) amplifier design in the Quadrature Z ...read more -
Vincent SA-94 preamp and SP-995 mono power amps
|One of the first of the brands to design in Europe and build in Asia from the outset, Vincent is perhaps best known for its valve designs. In fact, the company is completely device agnostic, ...read more -
Jadis JA120 Mono Power Amplifiers (Hi-Fi+)
|In these days of Global Warming, environmental sensitivity and the rapid evolution of highly efficient Class D amplifiers of diminutive dimensions and seemingly improbable rated outputs, one’s forced to wonder whether there’s really a place ...read more -
Albarry AP11 Preamp and M608 Monoblock Amps (Hi-Fi+)
|Albarry comes from that honourable tradition of small British hi-fi manufacturers, each ploughing an individual furrow and (hopefully) cultivating an enthusiastic group of adherents along the way. Some have moved up to a bigger league, ...read more -
VTL MB-450 Series III Signature Mono Amps (Hi-Fi+)
|VTL’s new MB-450 Series III mono power amps make owning valves easier than ever before. Here is a genuinely powerful amplifier that biases itself, monitors itself, protects itself and given half a chance, would probably ...read more -
Burmester 089, 036, 948, B25 (Hi-Fi+ 88)
|Burmester is one of those brands that sells complete systems. You don’t necessarily buy a piece of Burmester, you buy into the Burmester idea. Every single component, from mains plug to loudspeaker, can have a ...read more -
Consonance Linear 1 preamplifier, Cyber 211 mono power amps (Hi-Fi+ 87)
|Consonance is one of those companies that everyone skips over. The brand makes some of the most consistently excellent products in any line up, and yet all of us keep choosing the same old high-end ...read more -
Electrocompaniet EMP 1/S, EC4.8 and AW250-R (Hi-Fi+)
|Resplendent in a thick acrylic front panel, gold anodized switchery and blue-lit display, the overall effect of this trio of components from Electrocompaniet’s covetable Classic Line is rather more pleasing, and rather less ‘footballers wives’ ...read more -
Simaudio MOON Evolution Series 850P Preamplifier & 880M Mono-Bloc Amps (Hi-Fi+)
|Simaudio’s MOON series electronics are a well-established face on the UK hi-fi scene, with an enviable reputation for solid engineering underpinning excellent sound. For many a dealer they are fast becoming the “go-to” choice, capable ...read more -
KR Audio Electronics Kronzilla SX-Eco Hybrid SET Power Amplifier (Hi-Fi+ 85)
|In the world of high-fidelity, big generally equates with good and bigger with even better. These days, being asked to part with nigh on £30,000 for a 50 Watt per channel power amp isn’t going ...read more -
Jeff Rowland Corus Preamp & 625 Power Amp (Hi-Fi+)
|Absolutes are dangerous things – especially if you are an audio reviewer. No sooner do you declare something to be the “Best” than something else will come along that’s better. Yes, absolutes allow you the ...read more -
NuForce Reference 18 V3 Monoblock Amplifier (TAS 218)
|I have been following the gradual evolution of NuForce’s Class D Reference 9 Series monoblock amplifiers for years and have been impressed with the progress the NuForce team has made with the design over time. ...read more -
High Performance Audio, CEDIA 2011—Part 1
|This is Part 1 of a four-part report on High-Performance Audio at CEDIA 2011, which highlights new products from: AKG, Anthem, Atlantic Technology, AudioQuest, Audio Research Corporation, Bryston, Canton, Cambridge Audio and Cary Audio. Part ...read more -
High Performance Audio, CEDIA 2011—Part 3
|This is Part 3 of a four-part report on High-Performance Audio at CEDIA 2011, which highlights new products from: Linn, Mark Levinson, MartinLogan, Monitor Audio, NAD, Onkyo, Paradigm, and Paradigm Shift. CLICK HERE to read ...read more -
David Berning ZOTL-One Preamp and ZH-230 Power Amp (Hi-Fi+)
|Last year was unprecedented where David Berning was concerned as he released two new products. * When I reviewed the QZ mono amps back in Issue 68 I was stunned by their performance and it ...read more