You could argue that the integrated amplifier is arguably the most critical component in modern hi-fi. It combines a power amplifier, a built-in phono preamplifier (which you need to connect a ...

Imagine a full-blown, high-end integrated stereo amp -- shrunk down to the size of a small book -- voilà, it's PS Audio's Sprout! Steve Guttenberg Former contributor Ex-movie theater projectionist ...

Full bass management is a rarely found feature in stereo integrated amps, but the Parasound Halo has it, along with superb sound. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a ...

Looking for better audio? The myriad iPod docks all sound too weak? Put together an amazing audio system with an integrated amp and some small bookshelf speakers. So what’s an integrated amp? It’s a ...

Understand the basic audio components of a Hi-Fi stereo system so you know what to look for when shopping for audiophile equipment. Amplifier. Amp. Preamp. Integrated amp. Phono stage. Tube amplifier.