Stereo Amplifier News
For the audiophile, the stereo power amp is one of the foundational elements of their music or home theater playback system. Monoblocks, stereo amps, digital power amps, class-a amps, tube amps only start to describe the topic. Read below for the latest news from the best stereo amp manufacturers ranging from value players like Wired 4 Sound, NuForce, Outlaw and Emotiva as well as the high end players like Krell, Mark Levinson, Pass Labs, Audio Research and many others. Read our Amplifier Review page for reviews of the best audiophile power amps.
NAD Introduces C 375DAC and C 356DAC Integrated Amplifiers
NAD Electronics has upped the ante with the company's newest models of integrated amplifiers, the C 375DAC and C 356DAC. These new models improve on previous with the inclusion of DACs.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Atlantic Technology Offers Wireless Amplifier for Remote Speakers
Atlantic Technology has expanded the company's wireless offerings by releasing a wireless transmitter and receiver for bookshelf and in-wall speakers. The unit also serves as an amplifier.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Theta Digital Releases Prometheus Monobloc Amplifier
Theta Digital has brought the company's new monobloc amplifier to the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. The new amplifier is called the Prometheus and the specifications for it are impressive.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Bob Carver Showcases Line of Amplifiers at CES 2012
Like most companies, Bob Carver LLC will be showcasing new products at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. However, unlike most companies all of Bob Carver amplifiers are made in the USA.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Boulder Announces the 3050 Amplifier, the Largest to Date
Boulder Amplifiers have made a monster of an amplifier with the 3050, and amp that has to be shipped on a granite pedestal because it is so large and heavy and powerful. Very powerful.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
NuForce Introduces An All-in-One Digital Amplifier - The Dia
NuForce offer's the Dia, a compact all-in-one digital amplifier that allows users to set up a quality system without the need for a lot of different components beyond the different sources.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Anthem Statement M1 Amplifier Redefines Class D Category
Anthem has aptly named the Statement M1 amplifier as the amplifier as it definitely makes a statement with the technology inside and the amount of power packed inside a slim package.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Bob Carver's New Company Releases New Tube Amps
Bob Carver has teamed up with Bob Farinelli to create a new company, Bob Carver LLC or BobCarver.com. The new company has just announced two beautiful new tube amplifiers for sale this fall.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Audio Research Releases New Reference 150 Amplifier
Audio Research, one of the most respected names in audiophile electronics, is out with a fully balanced (XLR only) 150 watt power amp that promises a new look, to be more quiet and much more.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Carver is Back With the Microblok Amplifier
Much like the Pico projector movement - Carver (not related to Bob Carver or Sunfire) is out with a tiny "microblock" power amp that has many applications in the computer, desktop and or flat HDTV world.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Pass Labs Showcases Concept Amps at CES 2011
Pass Labs brought their big guns with them to the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show: the Concept Amplifiers. These amplifiers are bigger and more improved versions of the flagship XA200.5 amplifier.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Engstrom Debuts the Lars Type 2 Amplifier at CES 2011
One of the most striking looking audiophile brands of electronics, Engstrom is out with a new power amp called the Lars Type 2. Its vertical design and glowing tubes set it off from other more traditional form factors.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Krell Adds 400 Watt Mono Amp to Evolution e Series
It just doesn't get better than Krell's Evolution monoblock power amps but it also doesn't get much more expensive either. Krell is now out with a 400 watt solution that is slightly more in the reach of the well-heeled audiophile.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Dan D'Agostino Launches New Brand With 300 Watt Momentum Ampl
You gotta see this amp in person to know how great it looks. The copper sides are there to disperse heat but the narrow (and long) chassis is a new look for the former Krell president. Bring your check book as this amp is big bucks but worth every penny.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
NuForce Announces New Reference-18 Mono Amp
New school audiophile player, NuForce, is coming to market with their Reference 18 mono power amp which builds on the excellent reputation that NuForce has earned on their other digital "switching" amps like the Reference-9... Click Here To Read The Full Review
NuForce Delivers 24bit/96kHz Modular Audio Systems For the Mass-Consumer Market
Small is in. Pico projectors, Microblock amps from Carver and now an entire line of 24 bit products and small amps from NuForce. These amps have so many ways into your audiophile life. Desktop systems, small HDTV installations... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Marantz Debuts New Generation of Home Theater Separates
Marantz America has unveiled three new home theater separates--its flagship AV7005 Preamplifier and two Power Amplifiers which are designed to work seemlessly together to form a powerful audio system.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
VAC Makes A Statement About Mono Amps
Do you like tubes? I like tubes. I also like big audiophile monoblocks too. So today is a happy day that Valve Amplification Company (VAC) is out with their Statement 440 top of the line power amp... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Krell's New Evolution Amps Save Power In Standby Yet Improve on Audiophile Performance
The new Krell Evolution e series has been designed to cut down on power consumption while in standby mode amongst other new features. This includes power amps, preamps and other Krell products... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Pass Labs Introduces New X260.5 Power Amplifier
Nelson Pass is out with a new Pass Labs stereo power amplifier that is designed to wow audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike. Used in the Golden Ear demo at this past CEDIA show the Pass Labs X260.5 power amp has proven to be a killer.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
NuForce Introduces Their Third-Generation Class-D Amplifier
One of the newer audiophile darling brands - NuForce is out with a third generation class-D digital switching power amp. These new amps come with patented new technology that adds even more value to the already value-packed NuForce line... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Krell Introduces New S-275 and S-150M Power Amps
Krell amps for the masses? That's the bet that Krell is making with their new Krell S-275 and S-150M power amps. These amps are designed to work in modern systems where space is an issue. The are also perfect to augment larger Krell amps in 5.1 or 7.1 systems... Click Here To Read The Full Review
McIntosh's Introduces First "Executive System"
McIntosh Laboratories is out with their first executive audio system designed to bring audiophile sound to a small form factor while keeping the audiophile kitch in fill effect. McIntosh has never been more popular... Click Here To Read The Full Review
NAD Introduces M2 Direct Digital Amplifier
Live from the Master Series of NAD comes a digital power amp that is unlike many that have come before them. The company describes the M2 direct digital amp to be more like a DAC that can drive speakers than a traditional class-d power amp... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Goldmund Offers Limited Edition "5000 Watt" Telos Power Amps
Goldmund is out with - you guessed it - an astronomically highly priced set of reportedly 5000 watt power amps called the Telos. Goldmund in recent years has moved away from their audiophile roots and more into lifestyle systems but these amps harken to a... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Marantz Releases New Audiophile Grade High-end SACD Player and Integrated Amp
Marantz is out with a whole new line up of exciting audiophile products including an uber high end integrated amp as well as their Pearl SACD player designed by Ken Ishiwata. Audiophiles are already placing pre-orders... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Perreaux's Ballsy New Integrated Amp - The 250i
Live from New Zealand comes a big bad audiophile grade integrated amp from Perreaux. The Perreaux 250i comes with you guessed it 350 watts of power (we didn't name it) and a very nice industrial design. US distribution is limited... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Naim's New NAIT XS Integrated Amp Now Out
One of the most quirky but well loved audiophile products from the UK is the Naim Nait and now Naim Audio is out with a new, low-powered, solid state integrated amp that has Anglo-audiophiles drooling... Click Here To Read The Full Review
McIntosh Releases 60th Anniversary Reissues of MC75 Amp and C22 Preamp
Audiophiles worldwide have perked up at the news that McIntosh is re-releasing some of their most sought after, historical tube audio components including the McIntosh MC 75 amp and McIntosh C22 Preamp... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Koetsu Introduces Vacuum Tube Power Amplifiers by VEXO Audio
The importer of the famed Koetsu Japanese cartridge is out with one stunning looking tube power amp under a new brand called VEXO audio. Talk about audio jewelry - this CX-PP push pull amp is something to truly behold... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Cary Audio Design's New Xciter Headphone Integrated Amp
Talk about audio goodness - Cary Audio is out with an all tube integrated amp perfect for small audio systems. The tubes glow a subtle blue thanks to an LED light. The Cary Audio XCiter packs a whole 5 watts of power but that's the beauty of SET tubes.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Krell Releases S-300i Integrated Amplifier
Krell is out with a $2,995 integrated amp with a Class-A preamp section and an Apple iPod connection. The new Krell S-300i is very custom installation friendly thanks to an RS-232 connection and many other connections. ... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Anthem's New 225 Integrated Amp
Designed to woo audiophiles, the Anthem 225 Integrated amp comes packed with an audiophile grade phono section that has both a moving magnet and moving coil phono section for vinyl lovers.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Genelec's New RAM4 and RAM5 Rack Mount Amps
Genelec has just come to market with a powerful power amp designed for the custom installation market that can power up various 3-way speakers from the Genelec lineup of loudspeaker products.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Mark Levinson Introduces the No. 532 Dual Monaural Power Amplifier
Mark Levinson is out with a new flagship dual mono power amp to pick up in the long lineage of Levinson amps like it before including the Mark Levinson no. 23, no. 23.5, no. 332 and Mark Levinson No. 336... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Featured Audio-Video News
Are AV Retailers To Blame For Lofty High End AV Prices? -
The audio video has been in a state of flux or some time, splitting sales up between specialty dealers, big box stores, and online sellers. However, the dealers may have had more to do with this than they think.
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