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Francis Adamiak

Francis Adamiak is a passionate audiophile and expert in high-fidelity audio equipment, with a focus on amplifiers and speakers. Drawing on years of experience and a deep love for sound quality, he shares in-depth reviews and insights on the latest audio technology.

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    AVM Completes Ovation S Series with AS XL, MA 8.3 S & SA 8.3 S

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  • The Shanling UA6II combines eight Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips, a powerful 365mW balanced headphone amplifier, OLED display, DSD512, and 32-bit/768kHz playback in a compact USB-C DAC.
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  • Boulder introduces the new 851 monoblock power amplifier and 808 MM/MC phono preamplifier, bringing flagship technology and reference-grade performance to the compact 800 Series.
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    Boulder 851 & 808 Expand the 800 Series with Compact High-End Performance

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    Jade Audio GIGAS 1: 4.6W Balanced Headphone Amp With Pure Class AB Power

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    Shanling EH90: Flagship R2R DAC & Headphone Amplifier with 5.2W Output

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  • The Fosi Audio LUNA 3 is a belt-drive turntable featuring an acrylic platter, Audio-Technica VM95E cartridge, servo-controlled motor, and a pure analog design without a built-in phono stage.
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    Fosi Audio LUNA 3: Pure Analog Turntable with VM95E Cartridge

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  • The new Avid Hifi Pulsus II and Pellar II phono preamps deliver improved transparency, enhanced dynamics, lower noise, and support for both MM and MC cartridges, building on more than a decade of analog expertise.
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    Avid Hifi Pulsus II and Pellar II: Next-Level Transparency to Analog Audio

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    Eversolo T10: Flagship Network Transport Built for High-End Digital Audio

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  • Clearaudio introduces the N2 MM cartridge featuring a carbon-fiber reinforced PETG-CF body, 3.3mV output, lightweight 8.5g design, and improved compatibility with a wide range of tonearms for $250.
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    Clearaudio N2: Lightweight MM Cartridge with Lower Resonance and Wider Tonearm Compatibility

    2026-06-16, 2:50 pm

  • Hi-fi network streamer connected by Ethernet and digital audio cables in a stereo system
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    Arcam ST5 Review: One of the Best Music Streamers Under $1,000?

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  • AudioDeskSysteme's new Premium Silent Core One ultrasonic record cleaner delivers quieter operation, faster drying, improved cleaning performance and easier servicing for serious vinyl collectors.
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    AudioDeskSysteme Premium Silent Core One: Next-Generation Ultrasonic Vinyl Cleaning

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When Hi-Fi Changed Shape: The Design History of Compact Music Systems

From Braun’s wall-mounted audio to Bang & Olufsen’s BeoCenter and Marantz’s miniature separates, compact systems changed how hi-fi could fit into everyday life. More

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When the CD Transport Became a High-End Luxury Machine

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