I have always been a fan of Albarry products and I still use a pair of the original M408's.

The current review in HiFi+ has a lot of positive things to say about the AP11 Pre-amp and the M608 Mono-bloc power amps, in fact the reviewer was so impressed he now uses the amps in preference to his Accuphase(another brand I have a great deal of respect for).

It's about time this iconic brand got the recognition it deserves and to have a product designed and hand built in the UK is a refreshing change,unlike so many "British" products now farmed out to China.

I have heard the AP11/M608 combo and I think they are fast, dynamic, articulate and musically involving and I believe, for the money unbeatable.

I have had the new M1108's at home and they are so good I didn't want to give them back, they are stunning and worthy of the title Flagship IMO.

Last weekend I heard them on a better system than mine and everyone there agreed they are remarkable amplifiers, whilst the M608's are superb amps the M1108's just did more of ....EVERYTHING!!!!

To be fair it is horses for courses the M1108's are almost twice the price of the M608's and the M1108's may be a little overpowering in some systems.

Not forgetting the super little MCA11 battery powered MC step up amplifier, I received one of these for Christmas and it brought my cartridges to life, for the quality it is excellent value at £500.

I really hope that some of you will take the chance to hear Albarry's, you may be pleasantly surprised.

Enjoy your music

regards Al