Esoteric’s 30-watt per channel Class A F-01 amplifier is something of a left-field choice but can sound magical when matched with care.

The Cyrus 40 AMP is everything we want in modern Cyrus integrated. It’s well-built, looks smart and sounds great

Cambridge Audio’s premium amplifier aims high with a big, powerful and refined sound and ample connections – but has it done enough to trouble the class leaders?

Updated Rega’s new premium integrated amplifier delivers an exceptional sound for the price.

Updated The latest generation of Naim’s step-up amplifier sounds as good as ever, and now has a moving-magnet phono stage.

Updated The Arcam A15 is the integrated amplifier to beat at this level.

Updated Arcam’s A5 is a fully equipped, thoroughly modern stereo amplifier that delivers a stonking performance for the money.

Copland’s CTA407 is a superb-sounding and wonderfully fuss-free valve-based proposition.

Goldmund’s Telos 690 is as classy and capable an integrated amplifier as we have come across.

Updated Marantz’s latest entry-level stereo amplifier is even better than its Award-winning predecessor.