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Top 15 amplifiers
Crank up your speakers and headphones!
Author: Vladislav Samoshkin
Let's say you have cool headphones or great speakers. They can work fine by themselves, but a good amplifier will turn the sounds they reproduce into true masterpieces. In our rating - only the best devices that will bring you a lot of positive emotions when listening and never disappoint.
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Top Power Amplifiers | 1 | Parasound 2125 | 10 / 10 | 79 990 |
2 | Onkyo PA-MC5501 | 9.9 / 10 | 110 000 | |
3 | NAD C245BEE | 9.9 / 10 | 79 990 | |
4 | Parasound A 23 | 9.8 / 10 | 94 990 | |
Top Headphone Amplifiers | 1 | Fiio E18 | 9.9 / 10 | 8 590 |
2 | Fiio E12 Mont Blanc | 9.9 / 10 | 8 590 | |
3 | OPPO HA-2 | 9.8 / 10 | 28 000 | |
4 | Fiio E11 | 9.4 / 10 | 28 000 | |
The best phono stages | 1 | NAD PP-2 | 9.6 / 10 | 12 000 |
2 | Pro-Ject Phono Box | 9.4 / 10 | 8 800 | |
Top Integrated Amplifiers | 1 | Unison Research UNICO Secondo | 9.9 / 10 | 290 000 |
2 | Marantz PM-KI Pearl Lite | 9.9 / 10 | 8 800 | |
3 | Denon PMA-720AE | 9.8 / 10 | 20 792 | |
4 | Yamaha A-S201 | 9.8 / 10 | 17 640 | |
5 | Yamaha A-S700 | 9.4 / 10 | 290 000 |
Top Power Amplifiers
79 990
Parasound 2125 produces a dynamic and energetic sound. At the same time there is no rigidity in it, so that the music reproduced by him will not tire you. Perhaps, first of all, this model should be recommended to lovers of metal, hard rock and other similar musical styles. Output power here reaches very high values. This allows you to connect to the amplifier almost any existing speakers. He even shakes low-impedance acoustics. This is due to the high cost of the device. Listening to classical music reveals excellent sound detail. If somewhere in the fifth row a violin played a pair of notes, you will surely hear it. The bass is fine here too - the drums and acoustic guitars sound great. In this regard, this amplifier is a great success among jazz lovers. If you already have a very expensive speaker system - buy a Parasound 2125 as an amplifier. It will allow you to pump your speakers, making them play even better!
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110 000
This is a very serious thing. Such an amplifier is usually purchased for real, "big" cinemas. The device is capable of producing sound of extraordinary power, while stably controlled. Home theater can also be composed of this amplifier. But at the same time you must have a very large room, otherwise you just won’t be able to understand why the creators ask for huge money. The advantages of Onkyo PA-MC5501 manifest themselves in those moments when you make the volume closer to the maximum. With a conventional speaker system, the sound in this case usually becomes unpleasant and sharp. But with the purchase of this amplifier, everything changes. Explosions in action films are juicy and powerful. The device is a nine-channel, which allows even more unleash the potential of speakers. In short, with the purchase of Onkyo PA-MC5501 you will get an incredibly high-quality and powerful sound.
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9.9 / 10
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79 990
This is a relatively simple and unpretentious power amplifier. He gives out fast and collected bass. It also provides the ability to combine four channels in two. This makes the amplifier universal. The sound can be called authentic, although some music lovers believe that the tops lack brightness, the middle is much more discriminating. However, in fact, it all depends on the track. If quality content is played, the sound will not cause any complaints. NAD C245BEE is usually used by owners of certain musical instruments. And such consumers rarely complain about this product.Most often, they compare their feelings with being in a studio. The sound produced by this device can be very loud. Peak power front channels in NAD C245BEE reaches 95 watts. Also noteworthy is the compact size of the amplifier. In this case, the power supply was able to fit inside the device.
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9.9 / 10
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94 990
Very powerful amplifier that helps to pump home cinema in full. It has an attractive design, high-quality circuitry, it is impossible to find fault with the assembly. Buyer device comes in a double box, which completely eliminates the slightest damage. Most of the owners of the amplifier are affected by the damping coefficient, which goes beyond the 800 mark. You can put the amplifier almost anywhere in your room - this contributes to a long power cord. However, it should be understood that the device also has disadvantages. The amplifier interacts poorly with low-impedance acoustics. If you want to buy a Parasound A 23 - make sure that your speakers have a resistance of more than 4 ohms.
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9.8 / 10
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Top Headphone Amplifiers
8 590
This device is designed to output better sound from portable devices. But this does not mean that the owners of the Fiio E18 use it only as a bridge between the smartphone and the overhead headphones. The fact is that this model is a competent combination of several components at once: a DAC, a headphone amplifier, a portable battery and an external sound card. So, the consumer has the full right to connect the device to the computer, so that the speakers or headphones sound much better. On the case of the device is a bass booster with a gain switch. There is also a linear output here - not the most frequent guest on headphone amplifiers. The capacity of the built-in battery is 3500 mAh. The charge level is displayed using a separate indicator.
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9.9 / 10
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8 590
Fiio E12 Mont Blanc is actually a full-fledged amplifier. Difference from larger counterparts only in size and number of connectors. This device can be connected to a variety of sound sources. For example, using a line-out or headphone jack. Usually, customers of this model use it to enhance the sound coming from a portable player, smartphone or tablet. In some cases, it makes sense to connect the device to the computer if you do not want to acquire a sound card. There are no speakers on the amplifier itself, it is necessary to connect headphones to it. It should be large overhead monitors, which without such a device would not be enough power. You immediately feel the full depth of the sound and its detail. Fiio E12 Mont Blanc will try to squeeze everything out of the incoming signal. In this case, the amplifier has sane dimensions - you can easily take it with you. If you have expensive overhead headphones and you would like to try them on a portable device - be sure to get this amplifier! If you forget about the cost, it has no flaws!
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9.9 / 10
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28 000
Suppose you have expensive monitor headphones.You can connect them to a portable player or smartphone. The trouble is that these gadgets work on a modest battery. Because of this, the creators reduce the sound output power in order to reduce energy costs. That is why music sounds good only in earplugs. It is necessary to connect the overhead, as soon as the problems begin: the sound seems to be too quiet. Forget about such trouble only with the purchase of an amplifier - such as the OPPO HA-2. He has absolutely no difference what the output voltage of the smartphone is 0.2 or 0.5 V. It will necessarily be increased. As a result, the headphones will seem to be connected to a computer or music center. Externally, this model looks very nice. The capacity of the battery installed inside the battery is 3000 mAh. The charge indicator is located on the right side, where you can also find several buttons and switches.
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9.8 / 10
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28 000
This is a small device that fits in a small bag or even a jacket pocket. It works on the principle of other amplifiers, only the output power and current are noticeably less here. After all, the headphones do not need such a sound, which requires large speakers that are part of an expensive speaker system. If you connect decent headphones, you will hear excellent bass and good detail in the mid frequencies. Problems arise only in the "top" - they are partly cut. This most often occurs when sound is output from a portable device through a headphone jack. Therefore, it is recommended to connect the Fiio E11 to the line-out. What a pity that it is not available on every player, let alone on smartphones or tablets ...
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9.4 / 10
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The best phono stages
12 000
This unit is used to eliminate all kinds of background noise, manifested when using not the highest quality audio components. It is a fairly large box. Special actions from the user is not required - just enough to connect the necessary equipment. Sound processing is automatic. You will immediately notice that the sound will cease to be hard or skinny. In short, its artificiality will disappear. The device will try to reveal all the nuances of the signal received from different pickups. Ideal NAD PP-2 is suitable for fans of pop or rock. Least of all the phono stage will be appreciated by fans of jazz and classics. They will have to look for a device with a price tag that scares much more.
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9.6 / 10
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8 800
This phono stage is used in pairs with not the highest quality audio carriers. Low cost allows its economical users to purchase it. In particular, the quality of his work should rejoice owners of old records or vinyl. Pro-Ject Phono Box removes all background noise and other types of interference in real time. He copes with his task very well, although it is not worth waiting for something supernatural. The savings forced the developers to use not the most expensive components, so the device cannot completely rid the sound of artifacts. In short, this model will be the ideal choice for owners of an old vinyl record player who does not want to throw tens of thousands of rubles on a new technique.
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9.4 / 10
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Top Integrated Amplifiers
290 000
The best integrated amplifiers, working on the lamp principle, provide a soft sound with maximum detail. Yes, it is believed that the lamps have a limited resource. But this concept is relative. At Unison Research UNICO Secondo, the lamps have been held without replacement for at least 10 years. In itself, this device with a tiny size by today's standards, with a minimum number of knobs and buttons. The set comes with a remote control, but with its help you can only adjust the volume level. In fact, you only need to connect the amplifier to the technology, after which you can forget about it. This should please those people who do not like to mess with the wisdom of modern electronics. This amplifier will appeal to both lovers of classical music and fans of modern music styles.
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9.9 / 10
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8 800
This amplifier pleases with its design. The body is painted in silver colors, on the front panel are numerous regulators. LCD display and other elements of modernity is not here, instead, the creators endowed the amplifier with several light indicators. There is also an option with black coloring of the case - it looks just as good. Yes, and this amplifier sounds paired with high-quality speakers perfectly. It is impossible to find fault with music, whatever style it may be. Not for nothing Marantz PM-KI Pearl Lite is so expensive. The power of the device is 100 watts per channel, which allows you to connect to it even tight to pump loudspeakers. On the build quality will tell the best two-layer chassis, coated with copper. There is no doubt that the situation is the best inside.
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9.9 / 10
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20 792
Audio equipment from Denon has a recognizable appearance. So this integrated amplifier got a traditional silver case. The front panel housed a few regulators and indicators. If you want it - just forget about them, because you can control the amplifier using the remote. The device is paired with high-quality acoustics gives a loud and detailed sound. The bass turns deep, but the odds in their direction is not felt. You just need to remember to pre-heat the amplifier, letting it work for a while. After that, you immediately feel the volume of sound and its bright colors.
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9.8 / 10
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17 640
This integrated amplifier is distinguished by its low price tag. In this regard, he can be forgiven for decent size and sleek design. The creators did not try to surprise users or to achieve some record values. They simply endowed the device with worthy components. As a result, the buyer will receive high-quality and loud sound. Unfortunately, the amplifier has disadvantages too. Savings affected the number of connectors, which can safely be called insufficient. The rest is a very good model.
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9.8 / 10
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290 000
This amplifier may seem too large. In practice, this flaw is rarely seen by buyers of the Yamaha A-S700. Audiophiles quickly forget about the size when they hear the sound produced by the integrated amplifier. But it should be remembered that this model belongs rather to the budget segment.In this regard, it has a certain number of disadvantages. For example, it reproduces too sharp high frequencies. It is recommended to install inside the Yamaha A-S700 ESKA ceramic fuses endowed with silver. In this case, the amplifier will produce a much better sound.
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9.4 / 10
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Updated: 15.02.2016
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