The American audio company has unveiled a "no fuss" stereo amplifier for modern hi-fi systems.

At $4,320, the Chord Alto is a compact desktop amplifier that powers up to four headphones, a pair of speakers, and also functions as a preamplifier with active studio monitors. Based in the UK, Chord ...

Rotel is a revered Japanese hi-fi manufacturer with a history dating back more than 60 years. It’s best known for its high-end amplifiers that are designed for audiophiles with pretty deep pockets.

Of all the high-end amplifier designers during the last half-century of hi-fi, Dan D’Agostino is one of the most influential and admired. After spending 29 years as the CEO of audio company Krell, ...

Understand the basic audio components of a Hi-Fi stereo system so you know what to look for when shopping for audiophile equipment. Amplifier. Amp. Preamp. Integrated amp. Phono stage. Tube amplifier.

For 15 years now, Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems has been producing audiophile devices with a Swiss watchmaker's precision and aesthetics, and to celebrate this milestone, it's come up with ...

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I've then connected that to a couple of bookshelf speakers, and a Sony SA-CS9 subwoofer via the high-level inputs. The problem is that my sub won't wake up at normal listening levels. I have to turn ...