In a HiFi setup, an amplifier is like the powerhouse that kicks your music into high gear. It grabs the music from your CD player, turntable, or streaming device, which is kind of whispering, and pumps it up so it's strong enough to get those speakers dancing. It's all about keeping the sound clean and crisp, without any annoying distortion. You'll find amps either bundled into a receiver or as a standalone unit. For those of you who really love their music, going with a separate amp is like customising your car – it lets you tweak your sound system to perfection, making sure every beat and note sounds just right in your room.
