This Denon amp has a sound to match its gorgeously imposing bulk, but it's no all-rounder
The £1000 amplifier sector is fearsomely contested, and the Carat gets eaten alive
A big, powerful, attractive amp for the money, even if it’s not without competition
The overall impression you get is that you’re getting an awful lot for your money – until you start listening
Plinius is a name still barely known in the UK, but judging from the quality of the kit we've heard, this New Zealand company makes some of the best hi-fi
Specification and design impressive apart from the remote), but perhaps lacking substance at this price point?
Give this amplifier a listen if you like precise, unflappable sound
Leema's original Tucana integrated amplifier was a great amp. The new, subtly tweaked Mk II version makes a great design even better