Conrad-Johnson showed three new amplifiers. Top, the Grand Anniversary Triode is "best described as a buffered SET monoblock...with prodigious power reserves" -- and delivering perhaps 1000W, according to Lew Johnson. Look for it in fall 2002 for $18,000 each. Below, the stereo Premier 140SA ($6495) is a replacement for the Premier Twelve monoblocks and outputs 140Wpc. Not shown is the Premier 350SA ($7495), the first solid-state Premier amplifier that Conrad-Johnson has produced.

Threshold is back again, this time with the Stasis 7.0 150Wpc stereo power amplifier ($7000).

For the audiophile who seeks the ultimate in overkill, the GamuT S 600 M dual-mono stereo amp ($30,000) dwarfed all other amps in the room and weighs 401 pounds. It outputs 600 watts into 8 ohms and doubles its power down to 2 ohms.

Edge Audio's new Signature One solid-state preamp ($8950) can run on AC or its built-in batteries. It comes with an optional clear top plate and a funky all-metal remote control.

High-end audio meets lifestyle system in the Cyrus Quattro CD player/preamp (top, $1100) and Q-Power stereo amplifier ($660).