Integrated Amplifier Reviews

... one of the very best integrated amplifiers out there.

There’s depth, intellect and subtlety behind the power and very tidy, deep, powerful bass of the MD-309. This, coupled with plenty of detail, excellent dynamic shading and stereo separation and good stereo soundstaging, makes for an amplifier that can cope with pretty much anything you care to throw at it, whether that be Jack White performing cruel and unusual experiments on a 50 year old guitar, John Pickard’s modernist Flight of Icarus scaring the capacitors out of most amps or Ben Webster helping to re-definine the term ‘cool’ in jazz, the MD-309 takes it in its stride.
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The MD 209 receiver’s amp/preamp section belongs to audio’s high-end category and will compete with many distinguished separates I have run across over the years. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that this “stereo only” component is a breakthrough, even the paradigm of modern audio receivers.
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Overall, the Magnum Dynalab 209 Hybrid Receiver is a new benchmark in its class. Those seeking exceptional versatility, natural expressive sound, and 125 watts of power should put the 209 on top of their list.
Victor Chavira, Positive Feedback Online, Issue 44
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The Magnum Dynalab's output stage mirrored its tuner's dulcet, maple-glazed character with a warm, open presentation that struck me as a happy balance between tube-like euphony and solid-state detail. I keep hearing the word "lush" when grasping for adjectives, but I don't want to suggest anything opaque about the sound: it was very clear and extended on top while adding no bite of its own. Read the entire review ...

The sound is terrific, no matter what the source, it is a pleasure to behold, it is user friendly, and oh yes, did I mention it sounds better than anything you will probably own in your lifetime. I'm serious, this "Receiver" is the answer. Read 7 reviews from the listening public ...

... for those who seek near-perfect frequency response across the audio spectrum, a well-defined sound stage, and transparency of reproduction in a well-integrated amplifier package, the MD 308 should be a welcome long-term guest - nay, permanent resident - in your home. Read the entire review ...