Best stereo amplifiers 2023

Product of the year

Best stereo amplifier £500-£1000

Best stereo amplifier £500-£1000 What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

Arcam A5

Arcam's new stereo amp offers terrific bang for your buck

Best buys

Best stereo amplifier under £500

Best stereo amplifier under £500 What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

Marantz PM6007

Marantz's affordable amp retains its lead for yet another year

Best stereo amplifier £1000-£1500

Best stereo amplifier £1000-£1500 What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

Arcam A15

A well built amp, packed with useful features that delivers amazing sound

Best stereo amplifier £1500-£3000

Best stereo amplifier £1500-£3000 What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

Naim Nait XS 3

For yet another year, Naim's stereo amp reigns supreme in its class

Best stereo amplifier over £3000

Best stereo amplifier over £3000 What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

Rega Aethos

For another year, the Rega Aethos remains unbeaten at this price

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