NAD Masters Series M22Price: $2999

Website: www.nadelectronics.com

Jeff said: Although in some areas, such as the midband, [it] can be bettered by far more expensive electronics, the [M22] easily hung in there in such areas as bass tightness and depth.

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The gist: Powerful, solid-sounding Hypex-based stereo amp with great bass.