CXA81 Mk II
8.5
Amplifiers & Integrateds

Cambridge Audio CXA81 Mk II

Cambridge Audio refines their acclaimed integrated amp with an upgraded DAC and improved analog stage. The CXA81 Mk II is the transparent amplifier to beat under $2,000.

$1500 February 21, 2026
Brio
8.5
Amplifiers & Integrateds

Rega Brio

Rega's compact British integrated amplifier punches well above its weight with a musical engagement and timing that makes you want to listen to just one more album.

$995 February 16, 2026
Nait 5si
8.5
Amplifiers & Integrateds

Naim Nait 5si

Naim's entry-level integrated amplifier punches well above its weight with rhythmic musicality and British engineering excellence.

$1695 February 14, 2026
MODEL 40n
8.5
Amplifiers & Integrateds

Marantz MODEL 40n

Marantz's streaming integrated amplifier marries audiophile warmth with modern convenience in a stunningly designed package.

$1500 February 11, 2026
CXA81
8.0
Amplifiers & Integrateds

Cambridge Audio CXA81

Cambridge Audio's CXA81 delivers audiophile transparency and serious power at a price that undercuts the British competition.

$1300 February 7, 2026
A-S801
8.0
Amplifiers & Integrateds

Yamaha A-S801

Yamaha's feature-packed integrated amplifier delivers 100W of clean power with a built-in DAC and phono stage at a remarkable price.

$700 February 4, 2026
M2si
7.5
Amplifiers & Integrateds

Musical Fidelity M2si

Musical Fidelity's entry-level integrated delivers 75 clean watts with a neutral presentation and the build quality that has defined the brand's reputation for four decades.

$649 January 21, 2026

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