First of all, there can be some confusion between integrated amplifiers (one that combines both a preamp and power amp) and stereo receivers ... this roundup of the best you can buy right now!

which is the focus of this stereo amp buying guide. Naturally, which you pick will greatly impact your system's sonic quality and character, so you want a best-in-class performer that offers the ...

Revered Japanese audio manufacturer Rotel's affordable, all-analog A8 feels like a throwback to traditional hi-fi systems of ...

If you're looking for an entry-level stereo amplifier as your first step into a decent hi-fi system, then these two five-star ...

For many car owners, the stock stereo ... to is the power an amplifier provides. You want to look at the RMS value, rather than what an amplifier's maximum power rating is. Do your best to match ...

There are a couple of reasons I suspect it's taken this long to see a vacuum tube in a pair of headphones. Tubes are hungry ...

Blending classic Marshall tones with “modern convenience,” the Overdrive Series pedals represent a bold new era for the ...

Headphone brand Écoute has launched a pair of headphones with a vacuum tube and amplification built-in. The headphones are ...

The best stereo ... a digital amplifier built-in — and they make for an easy-to-use and impressive-sounding audio solution for a living room, games room, bedroom or even a home office.

I tested many great tech products in 2024, but these are the ones that were so good they made a lasting impression.

Does anyone test the tuners in TVs for the ability to pull distant stations and keep them stable? Not as far as I’m aware.

Distorted audio can result from turning speakers up too high, causing signal clipping or mechanical damage. Providing too much power from an amp can overdrive speakers, leading to audio distortion and ...