Amplifiers

With its quirky and complex setup, the ARC-based 7.1-channel AV receiver causes audio-induced euphoria

Striking to behold, very agile – but doesn't quite knit everything together as one would like

Somewhat belying the name, we found this to be a very characterful amp – mostly for the better!

Basic on the features front, but beautifully built and an excellent choice for lovers of human voice

More powerful than most and built the old-fashioned way: no printed circuit boards here!

This classic amp is as mechanically elegant as it is electronically simple

The name may be new, but the build quality and technology show all the signs of experience

Yamaha's top-of-the-range 3D-capable receiver has a musical heart

The upmarket BDS800 is a well-turned out, all-in-one home cinema system, but is it more style icon than trendsetter?

The British brand's latest Blu-ray and home cinema proposition is all about warmth and accuracy