The R-N2000A sees Yamaha leaping into a relatively underpopulated category – medium to high-end smart amplifiers.

Lavardin’s ITx is a purist design for those that put sound quality above all else.

Now sporting a DAC and headphone port, Rega’s updated stereo amplifier delivers a wonderfully revealing and accomplished performance for its mid-tier price.

We can unhesitatingly recommend this McIntosh trio to anyone who is desirous of owning an all-analogue audio amplification system of this high-end calibre.

Marantz amplification with HEOS delivers a versatile ‘just-add-speakers’ solution for streaming as much as playing from traditional sources.

An evolution of an amplifier that became not only Adcom’s best-selling and most famous model but also one of the most famous amps of the last century.

JBL’s classy Synthesis SDR-35 AV receiver is a great starting point for a high-end home cinema system.

Updated Cambridge Audio opted for a ground-up rebuild for its CXA81 amplifier – and has created a thing of lasting beauty.

Updated Cambridge Audio’s midrange amplifier sounds superb and has a comprehensive feature list – but there's a hefty price rise too.

The Chord Ultima Pre 3/Ultima 6 pre/power combination is as insightful and even-handed as they come