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.

Musical Fidelity introduced its first integrated amplifier over four decades ago with the 1985-released A1 (and it currently sells a reimagined, modernized version of that classic amp). Fast forward ...