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

PrimaLuna’s Evo 300 Hybrid aims to marry the stereotypical sweetness and fluidity of valves with the grunt of solid state. It succeeds, but is that enough?

The MA8950 is a heavyweight in every sense of the word, with a comprehensive features list and hugely accomplished sound to match.

Copland’s entry-level integrated amplifier is a well-equipped and sonically classy performer.

Rotel’s Michi X3 integrated is a tempting mix of excellent build quality, sensible features and muscular sound.

Goldmund’s revised Telos 590 Nextgen II proves that integrated amplifiers can cut it at the highest level.

The more affordable amp in Cyrus’s flagship XR range is one of the clearest amplifiers we’ve heard at this level, but is it a class leader?

Audio Research's Reference 6SE/Reference 80S valve pre/power combination delivers a level of sonic insight, finesse and naturalness most rivals can't match.

Musical Fidelity's M8xi is a super-sized integrated amplifier that delivers the expected muscularity with a surprising degree of finesse.

Technics' latest integrated amplifier is a breathtakingly ambitious technological marvel, and an entertaining listen too