“A truly modern take on the high-powered ‘super amp’”: Blackstar St James 100 212 review

A few years ago, though, Blackstar Amplification saw an opportunity for change, with some modern thinking. The St James range broke cover in 2022, with an eye-catching strapline…

This compact new headphone amp from a hi-fi legend will boost sound quality for wired or wireless headphones

Huge specification. Tiny footprint. That’s the pitch for the new Rotel DX-3, a compact headphone amplifier and standalone DAC that promises audiophile-grade audio for the best wired headphones…

A Hidden Gem? This 300B Tube Amp Deserves Your Attention!

Discover the untapped potential of this 300B tube amp that’s flying under the radar. Our review uncovers its unique features, sound quality, and why it’s a must-have for…

Synergy has unveiled a tiny amp head that lets you swap in tones from some of the world’s biggest amp builders

The compact build lets you pick from a raft of licensed preamp modules designed in collaboration with a host of boutique amp brands …

How to transform your acoustic amp into an electric combo

An amp emulation pedal can transform your acoustic amp into an electric combo, giving you the best of both worlds …

Matchless Amplifiers and Bad Cat Amps luminary Mark Sampson has passed away

Sampson had recently returned to Bad Cat, and was even involved in launching the Era 30 tube amp at this year’s NAMM …

“That gut-walloping punch that Orange is famous for”: Orange Dual Baby 100 and Gain Baby 100 review

The iconic British amp brand’s new heads are not just compact, portable, high-powered and designed for the stage, they may well change how you think of solid-state amps…

Convert A Cheap Tube Preamp Into A Headphone Amp With Jenny

Big-name tube amplifiers often don’t come cheap. Being the preserve of dedicated audiophiles, those delicate hi-fis put their glass components on show to tell you just how pricy…

A Popular Hi-Fi Brand Just Revealed an Old-School Amp That Sticks to the Fundamentals

The brand, best known for its affordable high-resolution music streamers, has revealed its first amplifier for traditional hi-fi systems.

The $14,999 “urban myth” amplifier co-designed with Joe Walsh is finally available to order

But with no sound samples online, when will be able to hear G-Craft Audio’s built-to-order GC-1 3 Band Opto Compressor Amplifier?