(2015) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers
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Price: $3500
Website: www.hegel.com
Hans said: I can’t think of a competing integrated amplifier that comes close to its combination of excellent top-to-bottom sound, fabulous remote control, plentiful power, and one of the most comprehensive ranges of features I’ve seen at the price. What a delightful little amplifier.
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The gist: Everybody seems to love this little guy.
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Price: $4900
Website: www.linn.co.uk
Hans said: What pushes the Majik DSM into a class of its own is Linn’s suite of apps, which turn the Majik into a thoroughly reliable and easy-to-use daily companion. Media from just about any source can find its way through the Majik’s circuitry and into your listening room with consummate ease.
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The gist: Hans liked the sound, but was really impressed by the functionality.
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Price: $4990
Website: www.luxman.com
Hans said: The Luxman L-550AX is the best-sounding integrated amplifier for under $5000. Its classic design and high-quality materials set it well apart from its peers, and grace it with an inherent coolness and sophistication that smack of gear retailing for far, far more.
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The gist: Who knew 20Wpc could sound so good?
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Price: $2999
Website: www.musicalfidelity.com
Erich said: The M6si’s sound never drew attention to itself, handling all types of music with aplomb, and its performance was evenhanded at any listening level. I enjoyed listening to it because its sound produced no stress in me. That’s how the experience of listening to music should feel, but often doesn't. The M6si struck just the right balance.
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The gist: Flexible, powerful integrated with very nice sound.
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Price: $995
Website: www.nuprimeaudio.com
Roger said: I love the NuPrime IDA-8. It sounds fantastic, has plenty of power to drive any reasonably efficient loudspeaker to room-filling levels, it’s compact, and, best of all, it costs less than $1000.
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The gist: Considering the excellent built-in DAC, this little gem is great value.
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Price: $2350
Website: www.nuprimeaudio.com
Vince said: The NuPrime IDA-16 is an exemplary integrated amp-DAC with rock-solid imaging, transparent sound, and tight control of bass. It doesn’t impose a sonic signature on the sound -- I was enthralled with every recording I played through it.
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The gist: Lots of good stuff packed into this sub-$2500 integrated-DAC.
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Price: $8300
Website: www.octave.de
Hans said: Octave Audio’s V 110 is a delight. Thoughtfully engineered and impeccably built, it veers from many of its tubed brethren to chart its own paths in both circuit architecture and sound. The V 110 lacks the tonal colorations one might expect from its seven tubes. Its reproduction of music is as clean and pure as it is supple and vital -- I suggest giving it a listen for its exquisite midband alone.
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The gist: German engineering applied to tubes.
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Price: $699
Website: www.optomausa.com
Roger said: The NuForce DDA120 sounds every bit as good as the DDA-100 that it replaces, which means that it’s a great-sounding integrated amplifier-DAC. Although it costs $150 more than its predecessor, it adds some key conveniences, including Bluetooth connectivity and an analog input.
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The gist: Flexible connectivity and a great price make this a prime candidate for your next desktop system.
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Price: $6295
Website: www.pathosacoustics.com
Oliver said: It’s a thoroughly accomplished performer that makes music in a natural and wholly believable way. It was compelling enough that even I enjoyed it over the long haul. If you’re looking for a hybrid amp to delight the eyes as much as the ears, I can think of none better than the Pathos Lògos MKII.
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The gist: Style and substance from this Italian beauty.