There are reasons why vintage hi-fi components have come back into vogue. They’re part of sound systems that require us to pay more attention to the music we’re listening to — something that’s been ...

You could argue that the integrated amplifier is arguably the most critical component in modern hi-fi. It combines a power amplifier, a built-in phono preamplifier (which you need to connect a ...

Our picks for the best dedicated headphone amplifiers for audiophiles includes Apos, Feliks Audio and STAX. The headphone amplifier category is in the middle of a subtle but important shift.

Most audiophiles and enthusiasts have grown up with at least a basic understanding of what an amplifier does. It takes a tiny alternating electrical signal that represents the moment-to-moment ...

I have fond memories of the original Aragon 4004 power amplifier from my days when I worked as a high-end audio salesman. That was in the late 1980s and the big 200 watt amp sold for a lot less money ...

1. Is Amplifier Weight an Indicator of Robust Amplifier Design? You have to find out if the amplifier is a Class A/B analog amp or a Class D digital amplifier before you can generalize about weight ...