Onkyo must be applauded for taking the plunge into affordable digital amps, but the A-5VL is beaten by the best analogue alternatives
Excellent amplifier up with the elite at this price level
In the RA-1520, Rotel has produced an amplifer that can enter the lion's den of competition and easily take on the best
Marantz's PM8003 may have been out a while, but this is our first chance to have a look at this stylish and well-built amplifier
The Yamaha A-S700 stereo amp has the familial looks – and sound – of the A-S1000, but costs considerably less
The £1000 amplifier sector is fearsomely contested, and the Carat gets eaten alive
Can perform miracles with less frenetic genres, but isn't built for anger
A big, powerful, attractive amp for the money, even if it’s not without competition
Arguably the best all-rounder we’ve heard below the grand mark - this Kandy really is sweet
Superior product in some ways, but the PM5003 lacks the cohesion to trouble the class leaders
Leema's original Tucana integrated amplifier was a great amp. The new, subtly tweaked Mk II version makes a great design even better