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McIntosh MA8900 integrated amplifier is the last amp you will ever buyMcIntosh must be the most instantly-recognisable manufacturer of high-end hi-fi products. It would be difficult to be faced with the iconic ‘McIntosh Blue’ output meters, stylised logo, and sleek, black glass face panels and not know you were looking at a McIntosh product.Formed almost 70 years ago in 1949, McIntosh have maintained an uncompromising standard for the duration of their existence as a company. Though the company’ …

Sugden A21 integrated amplifier is made with as much love as it was 50 years agoIn 1967, James Edward Sugden produced the world’s first Class A, solid state amplifier available for commercial purchase – the A21 (pictured above). This also marked the first unit manufactured by the now-iconic British audio company, Sugden. 50 years on, Sugden still stand out as an exemplary manufacturer of hi-fi amplifiers, and as a brand with a heavy emphasis on integrity.Sugden is unusual in that all of the …

Rega Brio-R Amplifier - Big Things Come In Small PackagesThe Rega Brio-R amplifier embodies all the necessary ingredients to be a classic.Housed in a half width case it cleverly deceives it's performance until you pick it up.It's weight for it's size gives an indication of the quality of the internal circuitry that provides the potential of creating great music.It's substantial toroidal transformer,generous power supply components and rugged output stage ensure that the dynamics of the musi …