Previously described as producing a very smooth and refined sound- Detailed and crisp, yet well balanced and clean. The PMA 1510 has come to the forefront against worthy competitors in winning the "Integrated" category of the BEST amplifier awards in Hi-Fi Choice Magazine Awards Issue. "The 1510AE won us over with a clean and immediate sonic performance, coupled with a power output that is up to the task of driving virtually any speaker it is likely to encounter. For the price it also enjoys excellent fit and finish and an extensive feature set, including bypassable tone controls and a good quality MM/MC phono stage. A worthy winner".​