Integrated amplifiers

AVID Accent

AVID Accent

Avid finally made the step and equipped the Accent integrated with a remote control option. Although I understand that vinyl lovers do not need to adjust the volume too often as they play the whole A side or B side, with digital and ...

Recommended resellers

Perfect Sound Group, Praha, tel. +420 722 960 690

Sound
83%
ACCUPHASE E-4000 + PS-1250

ACCUPHASE E-4000 + PS-1250

The E-4000 is a successor of E-480 that we have not reviewed, and the E-480 was the successor of E-470 that we have reviewed. Interestingly, the “400” range of Class AB integrated amplifiers of Accuphase can be tracked back to 80’s ...

Recommended resellers

CZ: Perfect Sound Group, Praha, tel. +420 722 960 690

SK: Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
88%
ROSE RA180

ROSE RA180

If one of legendary Nagra devices and an old Russian military radio transceiver had a baby, it would certainly look like this Rose. The all-new integrated amplifier had its premiere at the last year’s High End Munich show and ...

Recommended resellers

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Horizon Trading Prague, Praha, +420 606 642 175

Sound
74%
AVID Sigsum

AVID Sigsum

What is the Sigsum? A 31kg weighing integrated amplifier operating in Class AB, equipped with basic controls. Nothing fancy, quite old school in fact. And – oh, man – it is expensive. Should any real audiophile buy an expensive ...

Recommended resellers

Perfect Sound Group, Praha, tel. +420 722 960 690

Sound
93%
MOLA MOLA Kula

MOLA MOLA Kula

The first impression - as well as all the other impressions - of this Mola Mola are those of absolute cleanliness of its sound. Mola Mola embraces the thought that once you remove everything that isn't the music, the music is what ...

Recommended resellers

RP Audio, Ostrava, +420 737 366 831

Sound
87%
ACCUPHASE E-5000

ACCUPHASE E-5000

What would you like to know about the all new Accuphase? Clean and sweet treble – ticked. Rich and colorful mids – ticked. Wide and deep soundstage – ticked. But these are not new things, rather a usual Accuphase list of traits. So, ...

Recommended resellers

Perfect Sound Group, Praha, tel. +420 722 960 690

Sound
91%
AAVIK I-280

AAVIK I-280

As far as its function is concerned the I-280 is an old-school integrated amplifier for audiophile purists. On the rear panel it has five single-ended RCA inputs, a preamplifier output, and speaker posts. The amplifier can be ...

Recommended resellers

RP Audio, Ostrava, +420 737 366 831

Sound
86%
LEAK Stereo 130

LEAK Stereo 130

Do you miss the times when engineers were more into signal paths than creatively milled aluminum panels? The original Leak was conceived in 60’s and has become a British legend. Its resurrection is a great news for those looking for ...

Recommended resellers

RP Audio, Ostrava, +420 737 366 831

Sound
38%
ACCUPHASE E-800

ACCUPHASE E-800

The physical appearance of the E-800 is totally Accuphase: satin gold aluminum panel, controls cleverly hidden behind a flap, sensitive and accurate VU meters, silky operation of knobs and buttons, and legendary fanatical ...

Recommended resellers

Navrátil Audio, Havířov, +420 737 821 360

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
86%
ARCAM SA30

ARCAM SA30

Provided that you don’t insist on using a turntable or a CD player the Arcam SA30 can be the only component – together with loudspeakers – that you’ll need to play your music. Just grab a smartphone or a tablet and stream from it ...

Recommended resellers

AQ s.r.o., Červenka, tel. +420 585 342 232

Sound
70%
EMOTIVA BasX TA-100

EMOTIVA BasX TA-100

Do you remember all-in-one systems? I thought this type of devices already vanished years ago but behold – Emotiva takes the risk and comes with a one box solution that employs everything except a turntable.

Recommended resellers

WDQ s.r.o., Praha, +420 241 406 375

Sound
32%
KRELL K-300i

KRELL K-300i

The K-300i is the first new product from “the new” Krell, the cult audio manufacturer that almost died, then was revived, then almost died again, and now rises from the ashes under supervision of the original designer team minus Dan ...

Recommended resellers

Hifistore, Praha, +420 244 910 416

Sound
81%
AESTHETIX AUDIO Mimas

AESTHETIX AUDIO Mimas

It has been two years since I auditioned Aesthetix Audio Atlas power amplifier and Calypso preamplifier combo in a studio and I was enthralled. The sound was powerful, contoured and effortless no matter what I listened to, ...

Recommended resellers

Hanzel Audio, Komárno, +421 905 400 770

Sound
91%
PRIMALUNA Evolution EVO 400

PRIMALUNA Evolution EVO 400

The amplifier's chassis is simple and not different from PrimaLuna used in the past. However, unlike with many other tube amplifiers, the way the EVO 400 is built gives you a premium feel. Its finish fits well Aston Martin DB5's era ...

Recommended resellers

Navrátil Audio, Havířov, +420 737 821 360

Sound
69%
LUXMAN L-507uX Mark II

LUXMAN L-507uX Mark II

I reviewed the original L-507uX back in 2013 and to date it keeps being one of the best values in integrated amplifiers. The Japanese companies – unlike their Western counterparts – do not like radical changes or planned ...

Recommended resellers

HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
77%
McIntosh MA9000

McIntosh MA9000

The most powerful McIntosh amplifier to date with all the things, which competition offers for extra payment, already included. Featuring DAC, phono and headphone amps and 8-band equalizer, black glass fascia with oversized blue-lit ...

Recommended resellers

Jasyko, Brno, +420 541 210 108

E.P. Audio, Dobřejovice u Prahy, +420 323 605 088

Sound
79%
PASS LABS INT-250

PASS LABS INT-250

The INT-250 was “optimized for difficult speaker loads” and it works in class A up to 15W and then switches into class AB to deliver 250W of continuous power into 8ohms and 500W into 4 ohms. Continuous power. Transient peak levels ...

Recommended resellers

KAS Audio, Praha, tel. +420 602 406 436

Sound
92%
LUXMAN L-509X

LUXMAN L-509X

Though the new Luxman’s flagship in integrated amplifiers is not radically different from what we are used to see from the Japanese manufacturer, it is different enough to show new sonic horizons for the brand. Surfing on a success ...

Recommended resellers

HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
87%
VINCENT SV-700/DAC-1

VINCENT SV-700/DAC-1

Alike the Vincent SV-238 Mk that we reviewed few years ago the SV-700 is an amplifier beast. It weighs 25kg and its heatsinks get really hot after thirty minutes indicating that its Class A topology is not only a paper statement. And ...

Recommended resellers

Hifi studio MeLissa, Brno, tel. +420 777 041 313

Sound
75%
ACCUPHASE E-270

ACCUPHASE E-270

It is one of those rare amplifiers that is designed and built entirely in Japan, with absolute focus on perfection. Accuphase should establish its own university to train the rest of the world in how to design ergonomic devices and ...

Recommended resellers

CZ: Perfect Sound Group, Praha, tel. +420 722 960 690

SK: Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
66%
NAD C 368

NAD C 368

The new NAD’s Classic series C-368 multimedia center is claimed to be designed from scratch, which means it is not a re-iteration of any previous model.  NAD focuses on a commercial user with its impressive array of analogue and ...

Recommended resellers

Ketos Smart Media, Nupaky, +420 602 180 597

Sound
34%
AUDIO ANALOGUE Maestro Anniversary

AUDIO ANALOGUE Maestro Anniversary

Maestro Anniversary looks absolutely stunning, can deliver 150W per channel, and sounds fabulous. Its heatsinks are a designer's wet dream and I could not resist to look under the hood of this integrated - the layout is neat and ...

Recommended resellers

Mareka Audio, Horoměřice, +420 603 259 667

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
77%
LUXMAN L-550AX Mark II vs L-550AX

LUXMAN L-550AX Mark II vs L-550AX

This review represents a one-to-one comparison of the new L-550AX Mark II integrated amplifier versus its predecessor, the L-550AX. Both amps were placed next to each other and hooked up to the same electronics in the same room. ...

Recommended resellers

HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
80%
ONKYO A-9030

ONKYO A-9030

Onkyo A-9030 is – at least by its looks – a typical Japanese amplifier with typical Japanses functionalities, similar to what Marantz, Denon, Sony or Pioneer offer. Where it goes apart from the aforementioned competitors is how it ...

Recommended resellers

CPT Praha, Praha, tel. +420 283 842 120

Sound
31%
NAGRA Classic INT

NAGRA Classic INT

Typical Swiss Nagra's precision lurks around every corner of this integrated amplifier; it looks like a laboratory instrument rather than an amp, in fact. Fortunately its sound is not lab-like. The Nagra offers natural and ...

Recommended resellers

KAS Audio, Praha, tel. +420 602 406 436

Sound
81%
ALLNIC T2000

ALLNIC T2000

With good amplifiers - and the T2000 is a good amplifier - I have a tendency to listen through the most period pieces in my music collection. With them, the T2000 combines its sonic comfort with springy dynamics and palpable imaging ...

Recommended resellers

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Sound
64%
LUXMAN L-590AX Mark II

LUXMAN L-590AX Mark II

When I reviewed the Mark II's predecessor, the L-590AX, I was impressed. Then I auditioned the brand new Mark II and the original amp sounded veiled in comparison. The Luxman made a leap forward in sonic sophistication, resolution, ...

Recommended resellers

HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
85%
PATHOS Éthos

PATHOS Éthos

Another integrated Pathos amplifier, Logos, was reviewed by Audiodrom few years ago. I noted its sense for robust reality and the 'be there' presentation, however, I missed a bit of delicacy and tiny details. The Éthos is much more ...

Recommended resellers

High-End Audio Studio, Praha, tel. +420 224 256 844

Sound
76%
PERREAUX 250i

PERREAUX 250i

The internal wiring, the layout, the casework – everything is top notch, well thought and made with attention to detail. That’s why I am a bit surprised by how ‘cheap’ the façade of the amp looks. Yes, I know it is not easy to locate ...

Recommended resellers

High-End Audio Studio, Praha, tel. +420 224 256 844

Sound
80%
MARK LEVINSON No.585

MARK LEVINSON No.585

The Mark Levinson No.585 inherits the best of company’s trademark sound: powerful control, pitch black background and huge dynamic contrasts – all work in perfect synergy to show off all sound nuances in a very attractive style. ...

Recommended resellers

Excelia HiFi, Chrudim, tel. +420 724 00 77 44

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
90%
PRO-JECT Stereo Box RS

PRO-JECT Stereo Box RS

The boxes of Pro-Ject's Box Design are very compact and can be stacked like LEGO bricks: phono preamps, headphone amps, integrated amps, preamps and power amps, monoblocks, docking stations, D/A converters and USB DACs, media boxes, ...

Recommended resellers

AQ s.r.o., Červenka, tel. +420 585 342 232

Sound
40%
VITUS AUDIO SS-102

VITUS AUDIO SS-102

The SS-102's craftsmanship is spectacular as is its minimalistic design. The sharp-cut fascia is clean aluminium-glass look with all six push buttons recessed into it. The amp is a pretty brute-force industrial design, finned sides ...

Sound
90%
VINCENT SV-238 Mk

VINCENT SV-238 Mk

The piano had wonderful resonating quality through the Vincent. The key strokes, the pedalwork, the vibrating strings, everything was delineated and conveyed in natural way to my ears. The closely miked bass guitar was a showpiece of ...

Recommended resellers

Hifi studio MeLissa, Brno, tel. +420 777 041 313

Sound
65%
LUXMAN L-507uX

LUXMAN L-507uX

Even if - for any reason - you really do prefer a different audio aesthetics, you cannot but applaud to Luxman for the level of craftsmanship for which the Yokohama produced models are famous. The L-507uX´s chassis is honed up to ...

Recommended resellers

HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
76%
ESOTERIC I-03

ESOTERIC I-03

The K-05 SACD player is the show case of Japanese precision: beautiful proportions, slim sihouette, elegant casing and near to perfect physiology. In Japan they know exactly where to place a button not to spoil the elegance. They ...

Recommended resellers

Hifi Store, Praha, 603 460 675

Sound
76%
DEVIALET D-Premier

DEVIALET D-Premier

The square-shaped D-Premier (40x40cm) looks - with its thickness of only 50mm - like a modern bathroom scale, not like an audio device. And on closer inspection it proves that it  really is different from what we consider to ...

Recommended resellers

 BIS Audio, Zvolen, tel. +421 455 400 703

Sound
79%
ACCUPHASE E-560

ACCUPHASE E-560

Right after first few minutes of listening a listener forms his opinion on the Accuphase. As listening progresses, this initial opinion usually proves to be wrong. The reason is that there is nothing spectacular in Accuphase's house ...

Recommended resellers

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
82%
PRIMARE I32

PRIMARE I32

Scandinavian brands often use very austere and functional aesthetics to the best effect. The sound is not discussed, it is taken for granted. There is no need for exotic materials as well as there is no need for promotional ...

Recommended resellers

Platan Audio, Hlohovec / Bratislava, tel. +421 905 409 802

Sound
64%
T+A K8 BluRay HD Receiver

T+A K8 BluRay HD Receiver

The K8 is a very versatile piece of equipment. It works as a CD/SACD player, a video processor, a receiver, a streaming client, a surround decoder, an interface for iPod and USB media, a preamplifier, a multimedia control center and ...

Recommended resellers

Superhifi, Olomouc, tel. +420 608 752 475

Sound
90%
ACCUPHASE E-450

ACCUPHASE E-450

The Accuphase could create the illusion of Diana Krall’s presence in my listening room – it is not only a headless or bodyless voice in the room but the whole person performing just for you. If I should be nitpicking then the E-450 ...

Recommended resellers

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
78%
BMC Audio AMP C1

BMC Audio AMP C1

If you have a chance to start on a blank page, i.e. to build your system. Out of the blue I was transported to a complete different universe, the universe with sparkling air, pure water, clear sky and the universe lit with sunrays. I ...

Recommended resellers

Iryson, Kvetoslavov, SK, tel. +421 903 418 345

Sound
76%
XINDAK XA-6950

XINDAK XA-6950

It is assumed that your opinion on a person forms within first five minutes and it is quite difficult to change it afterwards. At Xindak they apparently follow this advice - the XA-6950 makes a very good impression at first look ...

Recommended resellers

HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606346822, +420 222715959

Sound
31%
YAMAHA A-S2000

YAMAHA A-S2000

The local Yamaha's dealer website contains one nice sentence: „Many music collectors recollect the old good stereo times with sentiment. The amplifiers used to have only 2 channel and listening to vinyl was a late night ritual, ...

Recommended resellers

K+B Expert, Praha tel. +420 272 122 259

Sound
31%
CANOR TP106 VR+

CANOR TP106 VR+

The dimmed golden light of the volume ring and the logo was - without any doubt - the most attractive visual feature of the Canor. The amplifier is built to last and the high quality design just screams from it.

Recommended resellers

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

CANOR, Prešov, tel. +421 517 710 396

Sound
52%
LUXMAN L-550A II

LUXMAN L-550A II

One of my preconceptions - that the Class A Luxman will have warm and slightly coloured sound - was buried after twenty minutes of listening. The L-550A II presented itself with aristocratic charm with the goal to appear in the list ...

Recommended resellers

HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
74%
NAD C355BEE

NAD C355BEE

Meet the new integrated amplifier from NAD. It is the very same NAD brand that has been with us for several decades already. Except their Masters series the devices of the British manufacturer continue wearing coats in shades of ...

Recommended resellers

Gaia Connections, Praha, tel. +420 286 885 599

Sound
27%
COPLAND CSA29

COPLAND CSA29

The satin silver of aluminum and the chalkboard black chassis. Smoldering red of the display digits. The precision of the two machined knobs that are symetrically placed to the sides. The laboratory-like calibration of the volume ...

Recommended resellers

High-End Audio Studio, Praha, tel. +420 224 256 844

Sound
58%
LYNGDORF Millennium MkIV

LYNGDORF Millennium MkIV

The Lyngdorf Millennium is a truly transparent, natural and dynamic amplifier with an the integrated DSP and definitely one of the best ones ever produced by a man. After auditioning it going back to your usual audio gear will be ...

Recommended resellers

Hifi studio MeLissa, Brno, tel. +420 777 041 313

Sound
95%
PRIMALUNA ProLogue Two

PRIMALUNA ProLogue Two

Prima Luna ProLogue Two is a very good amplifier that elegantly overcomes issues tied with tube equipment and does not leave any significant imprint on the sound. For the lack of 'tubed' signature I am not confident with recommending ...

Recommended resellers

Kohut Audio, Košice, tel. +421 905 642 156

Navrátil Audio, Havířov, tel. +420 737 821 360

Sound
46%
PATHOS Logos

PATHOS Logos

The Pathos Logos has a big sense for "be there". Whatever I played I had a feeling that I am peering over the sound engineer's shoulder, or that I am part of the audience at an open air concert. It was so alive that I started to ...

Recommended resellers

High-End Audio Studio, Praha, tel. +420 224 256 844

Sound
60%
CAMBRIDGE Azur 840A V2

CAMBRIDGE Azur 840A V2

The 840A V2 have made quite a significant progress from the original model. The V2 is not just a marginal improvement, it is a completely new amplifier. Considering the budget limitations they mined as much as possible from it in ...

Recommended resellers

Excelia HiFi, Chrudim, tel. +420 724 00 77 44

Sound
36%
AUDIOMAT Arpége Référence

AUDIOMAT Arpége Référence

The Arpége front is covered by a black perspex panel through which the glow of tubes inside can be seen. Other than that it is a minimalistic device: two knobs - Alps potentiometer and input selector and a little cute ON-OFF toggle ...

Recommended resellers

AudioRanny, Praha, tel. +420 777 003 134

Sound
63%

AVID Accent

Avid finally made the step and equipped the Accent integrated with a remote control option. Although I understand that vinyl lovers do not need to adjust the volume too often as they play the whole A side or B side, with digital and ...

Recommended resellers

Perfect Sound Group, Praha, tel. +420 722 960 690

Sound
83%

ACCUPHASE E-4000 + PS-1250

The E-4000 is a successor of E-480 that we have not reviewed, and the E-480 was the successor of E-470 that we have reviewed. Interestingly, the “400” range of Class AB integrated amplifiers of Accuphase can be tracked back to 80’s ...

Recommended resellers

CZ: Perfect Sound Group, Praha, tel. +420 722 960 690

SK: Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
88%

ROSE RA180

If one of legendary Nagra devices and an old Russian military radio transceiver had a baby, it would certainly look like this Rose. The all-new integrated amplifier had its premiere at the last year’s High End Munich show and ...

Recommended resellers

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Horizon Trading Prague, Praha, +420 606 642 175

Sound
74%

AVID Sigsum

What is the Sigsum? A 31kg weighing integrated amplifier operating in Class AB, equipped with basic controls. Nothing fancy, quite old school in fact. And – oh, man – it is expensive. Should any real audiophile buy an expensive ...

Recommended resellers

Perfect Sound Group, Praha, tel. +420 722 960 690

Sound
93%

MOLA MOLA Kula

The first impression - as well as all the other impressions - of this Mola Mola are those of absolute cleanliness of its sound. Mola Mola embraces the thought that once you remove everything that isn't the music, the music is what ...

Recommended resellers

RP Audio, Ostrava, +420 737 366 831

Sound
87%

ACCUPHASE E-5000

What would you like to know about the all new Accuphase? Clean and sweet treble – ticked. Rich and colorful mids – ticked. Wide and deep soundstage – ticked. But these are not new things, rather a usual Accuphase list of traits. So, ...

Recommended resellers

Perfect Sound Group, Praha, tel. +420 722 960 690

Sound
91%

AAVIK I-280

As far as its function is concerned the I-280 is an old-school integrated amplifier for audiophile purists. On the rear panel it has five single-ended RCA inputs, a preamplifier output, and speaker posts. The amplifier can be ...

Recommended resellers

RP Audio, Ostrava, +420 737 366 831

Sound
86%

LEAK Stereo 130

Do you miss the times when engineers were more into signal paths than creatively milled aluminum panels? The original Leak was conceived in 60’s and has become a British legend. Its resurrection is a great news for those looking for ...

Recommended resellers

RP Audio, Ostrava, +420 737 366 831

Sound
38%

ACCUPHASE E-800

The physical appearance of the E-800 is totally Accuphase: satin gold aluminum panel, controls cleverly hidden behind a flap, sensitive and accurate VU meters, silky operation of knobs and buttons, and legendary fanatical ...

Recommended resellers

Navrátil Audio, Havířov, +420 737 821 360

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
86%

ARCAM SA30

Provided that you don’t insist on using a turntable or a CD player the Arcam SA30 can be the only component – together with loudspeakers – that you’ll need to play your music. Just grab a smartphone or a tablet and stream from it ...

Recommended resellers

AQ s.r.o., Červenka, tel. +420 585 342 232

Sound
70%

EMOTIVA BasX TA-100

Do you remember all-in-one systems? I thought this type of devices already vanished years ago but behold – Emotiva takes the risk and comes with a one box solution that employs everything except a turntable.

Recommended resellers

WDQ s.r.o., Praha, +420 241 406 375

Sound
32%

KRELL K-300i

The K-300i is the first new product from “the new” Krell, the cult audio manufacturer that almost died, then was revived, then almost died again, and now rises from the ashes under supervision of the original designer team minus Dan ...

Recommended resellers

Hifistore, Praha, +420 244 910 416

Sound
81%

AESTHETIX AUDIO Mimas

It has been two years since I auditioned Aesthetix Audio Atlas power amplifier and Calypso preamplifier combo in a studio and I was enthralled. The sound was powerful, contoured and effortless no matter what I listened to, ...

Recommended resellers

Hanzel Audio, Komárno, +421 905 400 770

Sound
91%

PRIMALUNA Evolution EVO 400

The amplifier's chassis is simple and not different from PrimaLuna used in the past. However, unlike with many other tube amplifiers, the way the EVO 400 is built gives you a premium feel. Its finish fits well Aston Martin DB5's era ...

Recommended resellers

Navrátil Audio, Havířov, +420 737 821 360

Sound
69%

LUXMAN L-507uX Mark II

I reviewed the original L-507uX back in 2013 and to date it keeps being one of the best values in integrated amplifiers. The Japanese companies – unlike their Western counterparts – do not like radical changes or planned ...

Recommended resellers

HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
77%

McIntosh MA9000

The most powerful McIntosh amplifier to date with all the things, which competition offers for extra payment, already included. Featuring DAC, phono and headphone amps and 8-band equalizer, black glass fascia with oversized blue-lit ...

Recommended resellers

Jasyko, Brno, +420 541 210 108

E.P. Audio, Dobřejovice u Prahy, +420 323 605 088

Sound
79%

PASS LABS INT-250

The INT-250 was “optimized for difficult speaker loads” and it works in class A up to 15W and then switches into class AB to deliver 250W of continuous power into 8ohms and 500W into 4 ohms. Continuous power. Transient peak levels ...

Recommended resellers

KAS Audio, Praha, tel. +420 602 406 436

Sound
92%

LUXMAN L-509X

Though the new Luxman’s flagship in integrated amplifiers is not radically different from what we are used to see from the Japanese manufacturer, it is different enough to show new sonic horizons for the brand. Surfing on a success ...

Recommended resellers

HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
87%

VINCENT SV-700/DAC-1

Alike the Vincent SV-238 Mk that we reviewed few years ago the SV-700 is an amplifier beast. It weighs 25kg and its heatsinks get really hot after thirty minutes indicating that its Class A topology is not only a paper statement. And ...

Recommended resellers

Hifi studio MeLissa, Brno, tel. +420 777 041 313

Sound
75%

ACCUPHASE E-270

It is one of those rare amplifiers that is designed and built entirely in Japan, with absolute focus on perfection. Accuphase should establish its own university to train the rest of the world in how to design ergonomic devices and ...

Recommended resellers

CZ: Perfect Sound Group, Praha, tel. +420 722 960 690

SK: Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
66%

NAD C 368

The new NAD’s Classic series C-368 multimedia center is claimed to be designed from scratch, which means it is not a re-iteration of any previous model.  NAD focuses on a commercial user with its impressive array of analogue and ...

Recommended resellers

Ketos Smart Media, Nupaky, +420 602 180 597

Sound
34%

AUDIO ANALOGUE Maestro Anniversary

Maestro Anniversary looks absolutely stunning, can deliver 150W per channel, and sounds fabulous. Its heatsinks are a designer's wet dream and I could not resist to look under the hood of this integrated - the layout is neat and ...

Recommended resellers

Mareka Audio, Horoměřice, +420 603 259 667

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
77%

LUXMAN L-550AX Mark II vs L-550AX

This review represents a one-to-one comparison of the new L-550AX Mark II integrated amplifier versus its predecessor, the L-550AX. Both amps were placed next to each other and hooked up to the same electronics in the same room. ...

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HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
80%

ONKYO A-9030

Onkyo A-9030 is – at least by its looks – a typical Japanese amplifier with typical Japanses functionalities, similar to what Marantz, Denon, Sony or Pioneer offer. Where it goes apart from the aforementioned competitors is how it ...

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CPT Praha, Praha, tel. +420 283 842 120

Sound
31%

NAGRA Classic INT

Typical Swiss Nagra's precision lurks around every corner of this integrated amplifier; it looks like a laboratory instrument rather than an amp, in fact. Fortunately its sound is not lab-like. The Nagra offers natural and ...

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KAS Audio, Praha, tel. +420 602 406 436

Sound
81%

ALLNIC T2000

With good amplifiers - and the T2000 is a good amplifier - I have a tendency to listen through the most period pieces in my music collection. With them, the T2000 combines its sonic comfort with springy dynamics and palpable imaging ...

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Sound
64%

LUXMAN L-590AX Mark II

When I reviewed the Mark II's predecessor, the L-590AX, I was impressed. Then I auditioned the brand new Mark II and the original amp sounded veiled in comparison. The Luxman made a leap forward in sonic sophistication, resolution, ...

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HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
85%

PATHOS Éthos

Another integrated Pathos amplifier, Logos, was reviewed by Audiodrom few years ago. I noted its sense for robust reality and the 'be there' presentation, however, I missed a bit of delicacy and tiny details. The Éthos is much more ...

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High-End Audio Studio, Praha, tel. +420 224 256 844

Sound
76%

PERREAUX 250i

The internal wiring, the layout, the casework – everything is top notch, well thought and made with attention to detail. That’s why I am a bit surprised by how ‘cheap’ the façade of the amp looks. Yes, I know it is not easy to locate ...

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High-End Audio Studio, Praha, tel. +420 224 256 844

Sound
80%

MARK LEVINSON No.585

The Mark Levinson No.585 inherits the best of company’s trademark sound: powerful control, pitch black background and huge dynamic contrasts – all work in perfect synergy to show off all sound nuances in a very attractive style. ...

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Excelia HiFi, Chrudim, tel. +420 724 00 77 44

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
90%

PRO-JECT Stereo Box RS

The boxes of Pro-Ject's Box Design are very compact and can be stacked like LEGO bricks: phono preamps, headphone amps, integrated amps, preamps and power amps, monoblocks, docking stations, D/A converters and USB DACs, media boxes, ...

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AQ s.r.o., Červenka, tel. +420 585 342 232

Sound
40%

VITUS AUDIO SS-102

The SS-102's craftsmanship is spectacular as is its minimalistic design. The sharp-cut fascia is clean aluminium-glass look with all six push buttons recessed into it. The amp is a pretty brute-force industrial design, finned sides ...

Sound
90%

VINCENT SV-238 Mk

The piano had wonderful resonating quality through the Vincent. The key strokes, the pedalwork, the vibrating strings, everything was delineated and conveyed in natural way to my ears. The closely miked bass guitar was a showpiece of ...

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Hifi studio MeLissa, Brno, tel. +420 777 041 313

Sound
65%

LUXMAN L-507uX

Even if - for any reason - you really do prefer a different audio aesthetics, you cannot but applaud to Luxman for the level of craftsmanship for which the Yokohama produced models are famous. The L-507uX´s chassis is honed up to ...

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HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
76%

ESOTERIC I-03

The K-05 SACD player is the show case of Japanese precision: beautiful proportions, slim sihouette, elegant casing and near to perfect physiology. In Japan they know exactly where to place a button not to spoil the elegance. They ...

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Hifi Store, Praha, 603 460 675

Sound
76%

DEVIALET D-Premier

The square-shaped D-Premier (40x40cm) looks - with its thickness of only 50mm - like a modern bathroom scale, not like an audio device. And on closer inspection it proves that it  really is different from what we consider to ...

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 BIS Audio, Zvolen, tel. +421 455 400 703

Sound
79%

ACCUPHASE E-560

Right after first few minutes of listening a listener forms his opinion on the Accuphase. As listening progresses, this initial opinion usually proves to be wrong. The reason is that there is nothing spectacular in Accuphase's house ...

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Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
82%

PRIMARE I32

Scandinavian brands often use very austere and functional aesthetics to the best effect. The sound is not discussed, it is taken for granted. There is no need for exotic materials as well as there is no need for promotional ...

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Platan Audio, Hlohovec / Bratislava, tel. +421 905 409 802

Sound
64%

T+A K8 BluRay HD Receiver

The K8 is a very versatile piece of equipment. It works as a CD/SACD player, a video processor, a receiver, a streaming client, a surround decoder, an interface for iPod and USB media, a preamplifier, a multimedia control center and ...

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Superhifi, Olomouc, tel. +420 608 752 475

Sound
90%

ACCUPHASE E-450

The Accuphase could create the illusion of Diana Krall’s presence in my listening room – it is not only a headless or bodyless voice in the room but the whole person performing just for you. If I should be nitpicking then the E-450 ...

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Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
78%

BMC Audio AMP C1

If you have a chance to start on a blank page, i.e. to build your system. Out of the blue I was transported to a complete different universe, the universe with sparkling air, pure water, clear sky and the universe lit with sunrays. I ...

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Iryson, Kvetoslavov, SK, tel. +421 903 418 345

Sound
76%

XINDAK XA-6950

It is assumed that your opinion on a person forms within first five minutes and it is quite difficult to change it afterwards. At Xindak they apparently follow this advice - the XA-6950 makes a very good impression at first look ...

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HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606346822, +420 222715959

Sound
31%

YAMAHA A-S2000

The local Yamaha's dealer website contains one nice sentence: „Many music collectors recollect the old good stereo times with sentiment. The amplifiers used to have only 2 channel and listening to vinyl was a late night ritual, ...

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K+B Expert, Praha tel. +420 272 122 259

Sound
31%

CANOR TP106 VR+

The dimmed golden light of the volume ring and the logo was - without any doubt - the most attractive visual feature of the Canor. The amplifier is built to last and the high quality design just screams from it.

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Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

CANOR, Prešov, tel. +421 517 710 396

Sound
52%

LUXMAN L-550A II

One of my preconceptions - that the Class A Luxman will have warm and slightly coloured sound - was buried after twenty minutes of listening. The L-550A II presented itself with aristocratic charm with the goal to appear in the list ...

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HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175

PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305

Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078

Sound
74%

NAD C355BEE

Meet the new integrated amplifier from NAD. It is the very same NAD brand that has been with us for several decades already. Except their Masters series the devices of the British manufacturer continue wearing coats in shades of ...

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Gaia Connections, Praha, tel. +420 286 885 599

Sound
27%

COPLAND CSA29

The satin silver of aluminum and the chalkboard black chassis. Smoldering red of the display digits. The precision of the two machined knobs that are symetrically placed to the sides. The laboratory-like calibration of the volume ...

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High-End Audio Studio, Praha, tel. +420 224 256 844

Sound
58%

LYNGDORF Millennium MkIV

The Lyngdorf Millennium is a truly transparent, natural and dynamic amplifier with an the integrated DSP and definitely one of the best ones ever produced by a man. After auditioning it going back to your usual audio gear will be ...

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Hifi studio MeLissa, Brno, tel. +420 777 041 313

Sound
95%

PRIMALUNA ProLogue Two

Prima Luna ProLogue Two is a very good amplifier that elegantly overcomes issues tied with tube equipment and does not leave any significant imprint on the sound. For the lack of 'tubed' signature I am not confident with recommending ...

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Kohut Audio, Košice, tel. +421 905 642 156

Navrátil Audio, Havířov, tel. +420 737 821 360

Sound
46%

PATHOS Logos

The Pathos Logos has a big sense for "be there". Whatever I played I had a feeling that I am peering over the sound engineer's shoulder, or that I am part of the audience at an open air concert. It was so alive that I started to ...

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High-End Audio Studio, Praha, tel. +420 224 256 844

Sound
60%

CAMBRIDGE Azur 840A V2

The 840A V2 have made quite a significant progress from the original model. The V2 is not just a marginal improvement, it is a completely new amplifier. Considering the budget limitations they mined as much as possible from it in ...

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Excelia HiFi, Chrudim, tel. +420 724 00 77 44

Sound
36%

AUDIOMAT Arpége Référence

The Arpége front is covered by a black perspex panel through which the glow of tubes inside can be seen. Other than that it is a minimalistic device: two knobs - Alps potentiometer and input selector and a little cute ON-OFF toggle ...

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AudioRanny, Praha, tel. +420 777 003 134

Sound
63%