Recent Audio Amplifier Reviews
Dynasty ProAudio $300 200 Watt Wireless Stereo Amplifier Review!
Can a $300 200 watt wireless stereo amplifier be any good? We bench tested and reviewed the Dynasty ProAudio's WSA-5RP to power a pair of surround and stereo speakers wirelessly and came away impressed.
Pass Labs F7 Class A Stereo Power Amplifier Preview
Pass Labs unveiled their F7 stereo Class A amplifier rated at 25 watt/ch with an asking price of $3k. It's touted as a minimalist design, but is that a good thing? Read on to find out.
Marantz MM7055 5‑Channel Power Amplifier Hands On Preview
If you’re in the market for 5 channels of high quality amplification, the Marantz MM7055 might be just the ticket. For a great price you get a quiet, attractive, amplifier with great power.
Monolith 7x200 Multi‑Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier Preview
Looking for a massive Class AB amplifier to boost your home audio system? Check out the new Monolith 7x200 Multi-Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier from Monoprice. Read on for more information.
Classe Sigma 2200i Integrated Amplifier Preview
Looking for an integrated amp to build a 2CH hi-fi system? Check out the Classe Sigma 2200i Integrated Amp. It boasts some impressive features and power output into 4 ohm loads. Read on for details.
Emotiva BasX Budget Line of Amplifiers & Preamps Preview
Emotiva launched a whole new series of budget minded preamps and amplifiers dubbed BasX. With the MOST expensive unit coming in at $600, one of these might be right for you. Read on to find out.
Legacy Audio Powerbloc2 Dual Mono Class D Amplifier Preview
Legacy Audio's Powerbloc2 Dual Mono Amplifier is built on the latest ICEpower modules dishing out 325W into 8 Ohms and 650W into 4 Ohms without the shortcomings of previous Class D designs.
Emotiva Announces Emersa Line of Preamps and Power Amplifiers
Emotiva's Emersa, the EMP-1 pre-pro, EPA-1 stereo pre, EPI-1 integrated, EDA-2 stereo amp, EDA-5, and EDA-7 multichannel amps are built in the USA have OLED, slim chassis and modular architecture.
Emotiva Announces Major Update with XPA Gen 3 Amplifiers
Emotiva's XPA gen 3 amplifiers feature a modular architecture, upgradable amplifier modules, switched mode power supply, lighter weight, a low noise floor, Class H amp topology, and assembled in USA.
Yamaha A‑S801 Integrated Amplifier Review
The Yamaha A-S801 is an honestly rated 100 watt/ch integrated amplifier with a built in high resolution USB-B DAC to power a serious dedicated two-channel or upscale PC system with pristine fidelity.
Denon HEOS Drive Multi‑Room Audio System Preview
The Denon HEOS Drive fills a big need in the multi-room audio market. Click through to learn what makes this 4-zone amp special.
Yamaha A‑S301/501/701/801 Integrated Amplifier Preview
The Yamaha A-S301/501/701/801 Integrated Amplifiers boast power from 60W to 100W, will drive a 2 Ohm load, dual heatsinks with 4 output devices/ch, a big power supply, and variable loudness control.
Outlaw Model 5000 Five Channel Amplifier Review
The Outlaw Model 5000 is a 5 channel 120 watt amplifier that over-delivers in power & performance. Great sound on the cheap without peer at $599. Best amp deal of the year? Watch our YouTube review.
Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier and DAC Preview
The Parasound Halo integrated amplifier is a powerful 160 watts/ch 2.1 High bias class A/AB, Dual-mono featuring a home theater bypass, bass management, ESS Sabre32 DAC, Native and DoP DSD decoding.
Mark Levinson № 536 Monaural Power Amplifier Preview
The Mark Levinson No 536 is a fully balanced monoblock amplifier slated to deliver 400W (8 ohms), 800W (4 ohms), stable into 2 ohms loads with a massive power supply and hurricane binding posts.
Denon PMA‑50 Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier Preview
The Denon PMA-50 Lifestyle Stereo Amplifier delivers 50 watts of high-quality sound and features like HD Audio and Bluetooth with aptX in a compact size that doesn't suck up the space in a room.
Parasound ZoneMaster Model 1250 Distribution Amp Preview
Preview: If you are looking for a distribution amplifier, the Parasound ZoneMaster Model 1250 is an intriguing choice. It can accept up to 24 speakers, has 12 amp channels, and is stable into 2 ohms.
Marantz PM5005 Integrated Amp & CD5005 CD Player Preview
Preview: Marantz's new PM5005 integrated amplifier and CD5005 CD player feature modest improvements over their predecessors including more power, an upgraded DAC, and improved aesthetics.
Yamaha A‑S2100 Integrated Amplifier & CD‑S2100 CD/SACD Player Preview
Preview: Yamaha's new A-S2100 amplifier and CD-S2100 CD/SACD player get big styling changes over their 2000 series predecessors, sharing aesthetics with the more outgoing 3000 series flagships. More..
D‑Sonic M2 & M3 Class D Amplifiers Preview
Preview: D-Sonic Class D amplifiers, the M2 and M3 boast some serious power. With some models rated up to 1,500W per channel (M3-300S) and stability down to two ohms, you might say we're intrigued.
IQ Audio M300 MonoBlock Amplifier Review
Review: The IQ Audio M300 MonoBlock amplifier is deceivingly good, delivering rated power with pristine fidelity and finesse in an efficient, cool running pint sized package. Class D at its best.
Red Dragon M500MKII & M1000MKII MonoBlock Amplifier Review
Review: The Red Dragon M500/M1000 Class D Amplifiers are 500 and 1100 watt powerhouses in a small, lightweight, and cool-running footprint that promise to deliver tremendous bang for the buck.
Marantz PM‑11S3 Integrated Amplifier Review
Review: The Marantz PM-11S3 Integrated Amplifier is rated at 100 watts/channel. It exceeds its specifications and sounds and looks great doing it. A true audiophile product with prideful ownership.
Marantz PM6005 Integrated Amplifier Review
Review: The two-channel Marantz PM6005 Integrated Amplifier is a reminder of what this hobby is all about – music. Great sound, simple to use and plenty of power to drive your speakers.
Yamaha A‑S3000 Integrated Amplifier Preview
The Yamaha A-S3000 is a "statement" integrated amplifier from a company largely known for high value electronics. How does their $8,000 amp hold up to a first look at Audioholics? Read on to find out.
Emotiva XPA‑2 and XPA‑5 Gen2 Amplifier Preview
Emotiva has updated their XPA-2 and XPA-5 amplifiers to Gen2. The XPA-3 and XPA-1 Gen2 amplifiers will be out in a few weeks with a big audiophile surprise for the XPA-1 you can read about here.
Pioneer Elite A‑20 Integrated Amplifier Preview
Are you building a 2 channel system and but sick of looking at receivers with 500 features you don't need? Pioneer Elite A-20 integrated amplifier may be your ticket to audiophile nirvana.
Onkyo M‑5010 Stereo Amplifier Preview
Onkyo's stereo amplifier, the M-5010 is priced at $349 and rated to deliver 75W into an 8 ohm load. Is the M-5010 big power in an affordable package or a big dud? Read on to see our thoughts.
Core Audio Kratos MKII Fully Digital Amplifier Preview
The Core Audio Technology Kratos MKII offers a true high-end direct digital amplifier solution for those audiophiles rooted firmly in the digital domain. Read on for a full run down.