Hi-fi amplifiers

The latest integrated amplifier from Krell does enough to gain our recommendation, but only just

Moon steps into the world of DACs with the revamped i3.3 and produces a gem in the process

NAD's C326BEE amp is a real gem, but only for those with a budget system

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

The Nait XS is as musically engrossing an amplifier as we've heard at this price point. It'll worry the class leaders

The Icon is an impressively built, top-value and fluid and natural sounding valve amp, although it will need careful partnering

The Elicit is a decent, enjoyable amplifier and well worth a listen, though we reckon more ability is available for the same money

A fine concept and not without charm, the AMP-30 is a desktop amplifier and might be just the thing to power an iPod, but its sound is a let-down

A fantastic product good enough to put most similarly priced alternatives to shame