Make no mistake, this really is a proper Chord amplifier in miniature, using as it does the Ultima dual feed-forward circuitry seen in the latest generation of the brand’s high-end power amplification. But if it ain't broke.Ĭhord Electronics has proven to have quite some talent in finding new market niches. And the diminutive Anni desktop integrated amplifier is a perfect example of that. It might not be enough of a difference to justify upgrading from its predecessor, but it still makes for an awesome amp nonetheless. The sound is much crisper and more agile than its forebears, thanks in no small part to this exacting eye for detail (it even goes as far as the shape of the connecting wiring and the exact number and placement of tie clips holding it in place). Open it up and you'll see what we mean - there's immaculately assembled audio circuitry, with fantastic care shown in reducing the degrading effect of outside interference and unwanted interactions between components.Īnd it shows. If that sounds negative, it shouldn't – the XS 3 is a killer stereo amp, earning a well-deserved five stars, and picking up a 2019 What Hi-Fi? Award for its trouble. The XS 3 adds a moving magnet phono stage and better responsiveness, and that's about it. This is the third-generation instalment of a model first introduced in 2008. Stereo amplifiers aren't as simple and stripped back as they used to be the days of equipping them with just analogue inputs and outputs and a pair of speaker terminals are now no longer the norm.
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How to choose the best stereo amplifier for you And what better place to start than with the current What Hi-Fi? Award winners. We're confident there will be something here to suit all budgets and requirements, to get your music system singing whether it comprises a modestly priced turntable and entry-level speakers or higher-end kit. Here, we've rounded up the market's best integrated amps, which offer a vast selection of features across a range of prices. If you've chosen to go down the simpler, most convenient and space-saving option of a one-box stereo integrated amplifier as opposed to a pre/power combination (where preamp and power amp duties are housed in separate boxes), you've come to the right place. An amplifier is the beating heart of any hi-fi separates system – the necessary middleman between a source (such as a CD player or turntable) and pair of speakers.
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