Review of Lindell AMPX Power Amplifier

In his review of the Lindell AMPX power amplifier, John Marks writes in Stereophile,

I believe that the Lindell AMPX, despite its lowish nominal power, belongs in Class B of "Recommended Components." And remember, to be listed in Class B is not a slight, but high praise. Class A is reserved for "the best of the best, regardless of price or practicality." In my book, Class A is the province of the darTZeel NHB-108 and other amplifiers every bit as good; as nice as the AMPX is, it is not a drop-in replacement for the darTZeel. Class B is supposed to be the "next best thing [to Class A]," and I think that that is where the AMPX belongs. A great amp and an amazing bargain. I've shipped it to JA for measurement. Highest recommendation.

Read the full review on Stereophile.com

Classé Announces Class D Amplifier

Classé has announced the availability of a new Class D amplifier—a first for the company. The CA-D200 stereo amplifier will deliver 200wpc and carries a proprietary Classé-designed switch mode power supply and switching amplifier stages.


The Classé CA-D200 will be available this month for $4,000.

Review of Pass Labs x350.5 Stereo Amplifier

Commenting on his experience with the Pass Labs x350.5 stereo amplifier, Kirk Midtskog writes:

Considerably more than merely good sonic performance awaits X350.5 owners. It provides truly compelling listening sessions with your music collection—fatigue-free, imagination-inspiring, emotion-filled listening sessions. Its prodigious power, natural tonal balance, and liquidity impart a solid foundation to even the most demanding music while caressing delicate passages with a silky fine touch. I can’t think of a more powerful and non-fatiguing amp close to its asking price. Highly recommended.

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Review of Definitive Technology Incline Desktop Speakers

"These speakers have audiophile pedigree written all over them," writes reviewer Theo Nicolakis on Audioholics.com. He continues:

The Incline speakers are smart, stylish, and really great sounding. I enjoyed my time with them immensely. They keep a small footprint while delivering rich audio and exceptional bass response without the need for a sub. You can use them for both music and movie watching and, if the great bass response still isn’t as controlled or good enough for you, then you still have the option to add an external sub....The Inclines certainly won’t make you jettison your audio or home theater dedicated setup. Yet, for the Audiophile who wants a quality audio experience at his desk, the Definitive Technology Incline speakers are an easy top pick and should be at the top of your Christmas list.

Read the full review of the Definitive Technology Incline Desktop speakers at Audioholics.

NOLA Concert Grand Reference Gold Loudspeaker Review

"I'll say it here and now", writes Harry Pearson in his review of the NOLA Concert Grand Reference Gold speakers, "these are the most fluidly musical loudspeakers I have ever heard."  He goes on to write:

The NOLA Concert Grand Reference Gold loudspeakers give you everything you could possibly want from a large “super” speaker. They are dynamic as hell and have a massive soundstage. They push enough air on loud passages to convince your insides that an actual orchestra of humans set up shop in your listening room.  But where the CGRG stands alone is the ability to properly, and thoroughly, reproduce all variations of music, including the smaller, the softer, and more delicate moments.

Read the full review online at HPSoundings.

Review of Wilson Audio Alexia Loudspeakers

In writing about the Wilson Audio Alexia loudspeakers, John Atkinson writes in Stereophile:

Yes, $48,500/pair makes the Alexia still an expensive loudspeaker. But its clarity, its uncolored, full-range balance, its flexibility in setup and optimization, and most of all its sheer musicality, are, if not unrivaled, rare. If I were to retire tomorrow, the Wilson Alexia would be the speaker I would buy to provide the musical accompaniment to that retirement.

Read the full review of the Wilson Audio Alexia loudspeakers at Stereophile.