4 Stars for the Cayin A-55T Integrated Valve Amp

We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded 4 stars for the Cayin A-55T Integrated Valve amp. It has some tough competition out there so to be put up there with among the best is real complement. The amp was reviewed in HiFi Choice magazine by Richard Black, who we know is a very critical reviewer. Here are some of his comments:

"The layout of this model is classic, with transformers behind and valves neatly displayed in front. Inside the chassis, connection is a mixture of small printed-circuit boards and neatly executed wiring (with quite a few boutique components), plus generous power-supply capacitance and a smoothing choke."

"It communicates melodic lines well and one is always clearly aware of the tune when listening – as one listener succinctly put it, 'musical!'"

"It has good detail across the midrange and into the treble and presents very good images, too, with clearly defined lateral placement and stable, plausible depth; you could say this amp makes the direction and focus of a piece of music very clear."


FOR -
Good musical communication and detail
Nice traditional design

AGAINST -
Extreme bass and treble both a little lacking in extension and purity



To read the full review please click here.