The AXA35 boasts a toroidal transformer and offers extra versatility through its integrated moving magnet phono stage input for vinyl enthusiasts. The sound without any EQ applied is meaty and carries plenty of bass. Even with the volume turned up, the AXA35 never loses control of the music like some other budget amplifiers can.

Thanks to that impressive toroidal transformer, the AXA35 delivers a big forward sound that really does tease out nuances from the music The sound is superb.There is a level of control that the amplifier exerted over the music.