Amplifiers

Krell FBI

Krell FBI

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£15250

Big, brash and back-breakingly heavy

Gamut SI100

Gamut SI100

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£3650

One of the clearest amps around. It's impressively precise

Glow Audio Amp One
£250

Easy on the eye and if you're taken by the styling and fancy something a little different, we see no reason not to buy

NAD C355BEE

NAD C355BEE

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£400

It's full of punchiness and power, but this more than capable NAD is let down by its lack of subtleties.

£1200

The rather lean character of the Orelle may not appeal to all people

Arcam A38

Arcam A38

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£1200

In spite of high expectations, this Arcam gives a flat and uninspiring sound, even when confronted with a wide variety of styles

£499

The overall impression you get is that you’re getting an awful lot for your money – until you start listening

NAD C325BEE

NAD C325BEE

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£250

Has a dynamic and punchy presentation that keeps a firm grip of the music, but there's a shortfall of rhythmic drive and loss of subtlety

Moon i-7 RS

Moon i-7RS

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£5250

In search of delivering the last percentage point of detail and sonic purity, Moon has engineered out some of the music’s excitement

Leema Pulse

Leema Pulse

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£1200

Put a foot on the ladder out of mainstream into the exceptional with this appealing amp

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Plinius 9200

Amplifiers

Plinius 9200

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£3000

Plinius is a name still barely known in the UK, but judging from the quality of the kit we've heard, this New Zealand company makes some of the best hi-fi

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