iBasso’s Nunchaku is a portable DAC/amp with dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips and, uniquely, two selectable amps: solid state or tube. The latter of which is the more interesting. That’s right, the ...

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Tube amplifiers are widely regarded as the pinnacle of electric guitar amplification, giving the most organic and responsive sound, as well as plenty of volume. However, any tube amp player knows ...

For players looking to make their rigs smaller, lighter and more portable, the best pedal amps are somewhat of a godsend. Pedal amps aim to deliver the sound, feel and response of (usually) a tube amp ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The beating heart of any hi-fi separates system, the stereo amplifier is what takes in your ...

Here’s how it works. Every surround-sound system starts with one thing: an AV receiver. The AVR (also known simply as an amplifier) is the beating heart of any setup, powering the speakers and acting ...

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