Rotel is a revered Japanese hi-fi manufacturer with a history dating back more than 60 years. It’s best known for its ...

Musical Fidelity’s Nu-Vista 600.2 is an all-analogue (no streaming, no DAC), dual mono amplifier offering 160wpc into 8 Ohms ...

Sophia Electric Baby Amplifier, view from side. Using a preamp with the CD-1 as a source seemed to be the best solution. When trying an IRD Purist preamp, which was being evaluated at the same time, ...

or by opting for a pre/power amplifier pairing where the necessary preamp and power amp duties are housed in separate boxes. But the most simple, convenient, space-efficient and indeed popular option ...

Learn how microphones and amplifiers work together to convert sound to electrical signals for clear audio output.

Hybrid amplifiers combine a solid-state power section with preamp tubes, offering the benefits of a solid-state amplifier with the warmth of a tube amplifier. Tube driven amplifiers produce big, warm ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Probably one of the most celebrated amplifiers ever made—the 33/ ...