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Copland's latest integrated amplifier range is a three-strong group of hybrid amps. We've already seen the biggest model in the range, but Alan Sircom thinks the middle model might just be living in the 'goldilocks' zone!

• Alan Sircom
• Dec 2022

PrimaLuna has been the attainably-priced high-end valve amp brand for the longest time, but it never made a hybrid amp until it could find a circuit that delivered the goods. The Evo 300 Hybrid is that amplifier, according to Alan Sircom.

• Alan Sircom
• Oct 2022

French amplifier specialists Lavardin have a unique circuit design, invented as a means to create components that play music instead of test tones. This is not a powerhouse, but it makes a lot of musical sense, argues Alan Sircom

• Alan Sircom
• Oct 2022

The Cyrus 'singing shoebox' is a little legend in audio and while the i9 XR looks like its many predecessors, it's a wholly new design, according to Simon Lucas.

• Simon Lucas
• Sep 2022

Aavik Acoustics is taking the Class D amplifier to new heights, and the I-580 is also a proof of concept for the company's anti-interference treatments, argues Alan Sircom.

• Alan Sircom
• Sep 2022

A classic name from British hi-fi returns, and returns in style with this heavyweight power-house integrated amplifier. Jason Kennedy strains to lift it on to his equipment table.

• Jason Kennedy
• Aug 2022

Jimmy Hughes is in the market for a good player and when the Marantz SACD 30n Player/Streamer and Model 30 integrated amplifier came up for test, he jumped at the chance!

• Jimmy Hughes
• Jul 2022

PrimaLuna represents a fine mix of high-end audio and pure-valve performance without stratospheric pricing, but does the top integrated amp in the company's popular EVO line cut the musical mustard?

• Rafael Todes
• May 2022

From the makers of the excellent RS150 server, the matching RA180 integrated amplifier bristles with fun things to play with!

• Hi-Fi+ Staff
• Apr 2022

Based on a deceptively clever and unique amplifier circuit, Alan Sircom tries the smallest product using Chord Electronics' Ultima circuit; the pocket-sized integrated amp power of Anni.

• Alan Sircom
• Apr 2022

Best known for its distinctive omni-directional loudspeakers, German Physiks is no slouch when it comes to producing high power amplifiers, including the Emperor integrated.

• Alan Sircom
• Mar 2022

Once best known for its loudspeakers, ATC now makes the full gamut of audio electronics too, and this new version of its popular integrated amp shows it's no 'me-too' amplifier maker.

• Jason Kennedy
• Mar 2022