Hi-fi amplifiers

This NAD integrated amplifier is a great listen for the money, but it's just outclassed by some of its very close rivals

An idiosyncratic valve-based design, the Synthesis Shine will hopefully put this little known brand on the radar of UK hi-fi customers

This Creek is a nicely built and likeable amp; it just lacks the dynamic reach of the very best

If you're on a budget, and searching for a decent receiver/ amplifier combo, then you could do much worse then this Cambridge Audio gem

The Dartzeel CTH-8550 is certainly a well-engineered amplifier, and eye-catching to boot, but the colossal price tag weighs it down

The superb RA-04SE is just the latest in a long line of ever-improving Rotel amplifiers

There's much to love about this valve powered Quad, but some may be put off by the hefty price tag

This tiny Stereo Box sounds incredibly powerful, but the trade-off is a shortage of insight

We're already fans of Rotel's budget-conscious amps, so this souped-up 'SE' model has us salivating

With its no-frills appearance and spec, you’d be forgiven for mistaking the IS Reference for a budget amp. But up and running, it fires out a distinct