fa·vor·ite | /ˈfāv(ə)rət/ | adjective: favorite | preferred before all others of the same kind.
The entire point of sharing lists like these is twofold: Of greatest importance, I am offering a shortcut view into my preferences. The secondary reason is people enjoy lists—like shopping lists—and I am of the opinion that the following list contains amplifiers that are capable of providing deep musical satisfaction and they stand out in this regard from all of the amplifiers I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know. Favorites.
These Favorite lists are now limited to a total of 20 products as endlessly long and ever-growing lists become kinda useless.
Products that represent exceptional value—price+performance—get a:
Please note: the prices included below were current when the associated review was published.
Twittering Machines Favorite Amplifiers [updated September 2026]
Aurorasound HFSA-01 Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier ($3680) | Review (September 2023)
Audia Flight FL Three S Integrated Amplifier (starts at $3999) | Review (October 2023)
Atoll SDA300 Signature Streamer / DAC / Integrated Amplifier ($5500) | Review (December 2024)
Aurorasound HFSA-02 Integrated Tube Amplifier (starts at $9990) | Review (July 2026)
Musical Fidelity M8xi Integrated Amplifier ($7999) | Review (May 2026)
Aesthetix Mimas Integrated Amplifier ($9000) | Review (July 2025)
Octave Audio V 70 Class A Integrated Amplifier ($12,000) | Review (November 2024)
Audia Flight FLS 10 Integrated Amplifier (starts at $12,999) | Review (February 2023)
Riviera Audio Laboratories Levante Integrated Amplifier ($16,500) | Review (March 2021)
Orpheus Lab Absolute Integrated Amplifier A Four I200 ($23,500) | Review (January 2026)
Devialet Astra Opéra de Paris Integrated System ($25,000) | Review (June 2026)
Gryphon Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier (starts at $27,800) | Review (January 2026)
Viva Solista Integrated Amplifier ($29,500) | Review (January 2024)
Bel Canto Design Black ACI 600 ($29,999) | Review (May 2025)
Soulution 331 Integrated Amplifier (starts at $32,975) | Review (February 2025)
Aesthetix Calypso Eclipse Tube Linestage ($14,000) & Atlas Eclipse Power Amplifier ($20,000) | Review (September 2026)
Aragon Tungsten Preamplifier ($19,999) & Iridium Monoblock Amplifiers ($25,998) | Review (July 2026)
Vinnie Rossi BRAMA Integrated Amplifier ($47,995) | Review (September 2024)
Riviera Labs APL10 Preamplifier ($17,500) & AFM25 Monoblock Amplifiers ($32,800/pair) | Review (November 2022)
Treehaus Audiolab The Preamplifer ($24,000) & 300B-2 SET Amplifier ($30,000) | Review (September 2025)
JMF Audio PRS 1.5 Preamplifier ($39,000) & HQS 6002 Amplifier ($45,000) | Review (June 2025)
Twittering Machines Favorite Amplifiers (Retired)