Amplifiers

Buying guides for used amplifiers: integrated and power amps, vintage, modern and high-end. What to check, which speakers they suit, and what they sell for.

• Accuphase E-202 A 1974 integrated amplifier with power meters, two phono inputs and a damping factor switch. Here's how to check a used Accuphase E-202 and get to know its controls before you buy. Updated 5 November 2026
• McIntosh MA6100 Seventy watts a side, two phono inputs and that unmistakable McIntosh presence. Here's how to check a used MA6100, which speakers it's rated for, and what to ask before you buy. Updated 5 November 2026
• Naim Nait 5si A compact integrated amplifier with 60 watts a side, four line inputs and a proper headphone socket. Here's how to check a used Nait 5si and what you'll need to add for vinyl. Updated 5 November 2026