Esoteric I-03Price: $13,000

Website: www.esoteric.teac.com

Uday said: Esoteric’s Master Sound Works I-03 is a solid performer with excellent build quality and ergonomics and enough power to drive all but the most power-hungry speakers. It does many things very well and has no glaring weaknesses.

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The gist: Expensive integrated amp that delivers the sound of separates.