![]() ![]() If that sounds negative, it shouldn't – the XS 3 is a killer stereo amp, having earned a well-deserved five stars and multiple What Hi-Fi? Awards 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. So if you need clarification on system matching, you should head over to our thorough how to choose and set up a stereo amplifier advice page. ![]() There are tonal characteristics to take into consideration too to ensure the best sonic synergy. The speaker/amp relationship not only comes down to an amp’s power output but also the speaker's impedance characteristics and sensitivity. You should also consider your amp's partnership with your speakers. So what you require will depend on your needs and the connectivity of any existing equipment you have. Some have Bluetooth, and others boast wi-fi/Ethernet complete with network streaming to make them fully-fledged, just-add-speakers systems, otherwise known as 'streaming amplifiers' (and for the best of those, you'll want to head on over to our best hi-fi systems page). ![]() The vinyl revival has seen many integrate phono stages for turntables, too. Many now contain built-in digital-to-analogue converters (DACs) that feed digital inputs for connecting laptops, hard drives and digital-savvy hi-fi sources. With laptops, phones and music streaming services becoming ever-more popular music sources, the integrated amplifier has indeed moved with the times. ![]()
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