Comments on: Best Integrated Amplifiers: Editors’ Choice 2025

By: Michael Little

Michael Little — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:41:11 +0000

Awesome,
I have already done some tube rolling with great results.

By: Ian White

Ian White — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:26:11 +0000

In reply to Michael Little.

Mike,

Next week. Have Quad, Andover, and Marantz reviews ahead of it. It’s a very good amp. I’m beyond impressed.

By: Michael Little

Michael Little — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:37:18 +0000

Hi Ian,
I am really glad to see the A10 made the list.
I bought a new to me one based on a few reviews of the A12.
When did the A10 review get posted?

Mike

By: Ian White

Ian White — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:35:48 +0000

In reply to Kevin.

Kevin,

So a few things about this specific list. Manufacturers sent us a rather large number of integrated amplifiers in 2024 and then the tariffs happened and it suddenly became network amplifiers or nothing. We asked for things and when they never arrived, it became DAC/Amps, network amplifiers, streamers, speakers, and close to 60 headphones/IEMs. Listening for 10 minutes at a show doesn’t qualify. We already put in our requests for “integrated amplifiers” for 2026 based on what we know is coming and most still want to send the other categories mentioned above. A few companies changed distributors mid-year and had no inventory of specific models to send us (Musical Fidelity as one example).

For 2026, I will be doing more integrated amplifier reviews from Unison Research, Marantz, and Audiolab. I would suggest checking out our 2024 list for models that are still available as well.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:05:18 +0000

Nothing worthwhile between $300 and $2400???