02. October 2026

Canor TP101 A30: rated Reference Class by lite-magazin.de FR:

In autumn 2026, lite-magazin.de reviews the TP101 A30 integrated valve amplifier, released to mark Canor’s 30th anniversary, awarding it full marks and a Reference Class rating. Here we quote just a few excerpts from the extensive listening test – the full review is well worth reading:
“We chose ‘Rainy Night In Georgia’ by George Benson, a track we know well, to get to know the TP101 A30, which was new to us. After just the first few bars, one thing is clear: we haven’t heard this song reproduced with such excellence in a long time! Benson’s opening guitar melody immediately reveals several outstanding qualities. […]
The drums sound extraordinarily fresh and lively – and we experience this wonderful vitality and realism with all the other instruments and voices too. The same applies to the bass. […]
This is where the TP101 A30 demonstrates its power and control: the amplifier is only turned up just over a third of the way, yet we have already reached almost live volume levels. Anyone who scoffs at 35 watts of power should treat themselves to a session with this valve amplifier. Throughout, the TP101 A30 remains absolutely uncluttered and well defined. This is particularly evident in the bass, which is played in perfect synchronisation with the kick drum yet remains clearly distinct from it. […]

Pros

+ exceptionally low noise and hiss
+ excellent clarity and transparency
+ wonderful lightness and airiness
+ open, unconstrained reproduction
+ outstanding resolution
+ absolute coherence
+ magnificent dynamics
+ delightful freshness and liveliness
+ magical presence and tangibility of voices and instruments
+ immersive, three-dimensional soundstage
+ superbly defined, full-bodied bass with deep extension
+ very good headphone sound
+ Soft-Start function for gentle valve warm-up
+ protective cover made of real glass

Cons

– quality of the RCA sockets and speaker terminals

Ratings

Sound (60 %): 100/100
Usability (20 %): 99/100
Features (20 %): 99/100
Value for money: fair”

Read the full test in German and English Dealer Locator