Schiit Modi 5 DAC: American-Built Sound That Punches Above Its Price
Schiit Modi 5 is the brand’s most affordable DAC yet, featuring Mesh digital filtering, Unison 384 USB and Linear Override power. Big…
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Author: 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.
NAD CI PA4-60 Packs Serious Power into a Tiny CI Amplifier
NAD CI PA4-60 is a powerful yet compact CI amplifier with DirectDigital tech, modular expansion, ChassisLink mounting and flexible 2×120W or 4×60W…
Best Music Streamers and Servers in 2025: Class A Digital Playback
The best music streamers and servers prove streaming can rival vinyl, delivering realism, depth, and reference-grade sound.
Shanling CT90: A Pure CD Transport with Modern Digital Flexibility
Shanling CT90 is a new top-loading CD transport with I2S, dual AES/EBU, Bluetooth LDAC, external clock input, and linear power supply.
Wilson Audio Pedestal: WASAE Isolation Feet with V-Material Vibration Control
Discover the Wilson Audio Pedestal from WASAE—advanced isolation feet using proprietary V-Material and non-magnetic stainless steel for near-absolute vibration control in hi-fi…
Thorens MC 1600: A Fully Balanced Phono Stage for Serious Analog Systems
With the MC 1600, Thorens makes a clear statement to vinyl purists. Designed and built in Germany, this high-end phono preamplifier is…
Best CD Players and Transports in 2025: Top Class A Picks
A curated list of the best CD players and transports, featuring Class A audiophile designs that still outperform streaming.
Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube: High-End Top-Loading CD Player with Balanced Tube Output
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has introduced the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube, a new top-loading CD player part of the company's RS2 product…
Canton Smart Libero: Compact Wireless Speaker Designed for Canton Smart Soundbars
Canton has launched the Smart Libero, a small black or white speaker that, according to the designers, is primarily intended to complement…
Topping E50 II: A Smarter, More Flexible DAC for Desktop and Hi-Fi
Topping E50 II DAC with AKM AK4497S, XMOS XU316, LDAC Bluetooth, parametric EQ and support for PCM 768 kHz and DSD512.
Pro-Ject T1 White Edition Turntable: All-White Design with Serious Analog Performance
Pro-Ject launches the T1 White Edition turntable, featuring a CNC-milled plinth, 8.5” tonearm and Pick it 2M White cartridge
Canor TP101 A30 Anniversary Edition: Handcrafted Tube Integrated Amplifier
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Slovakian audio brand Canor Audio has launched the TP101 A30, a special edition integrated amplifier derived from…
Quad 3CDT: Retro-Styled High-End CD Transport With Precision Servo Drive
British hi-fi brand Quad Audio has launched a new CD transport called the 3CDT. The Quad 3CDT follows the same retro 1960s aesthetic as…
Constellation Audio Performance 2: New 600W Stereo and 2000W Monoblock Amps Break Hi-Fi Limits
The Constellation Audio Performance 2 Series introduces a new preamp and 600W stereo and 2000W monoblock amps built for unmatched realism and…
Aavik R-X88: High-End Phono Preamplifiers With Advanced Noise-Reduction
Audio Group Denmark has introduced the new Aavik R-X88 series of phono preamplifiers, inspired by the flagship Aavik R-880 model. The series…
Revox Studiomaster T77: High-End XLR Ready Turntable With Built-In MC Phono Stage
In the spring of 2025, the Swiss audio brand Revox launched the T77 Alice Cooper Edition , a turntable with stickers and a color scheme inspired…
Millennia’s New Imersiv D-1 DAC Promises a Revolution in Sound Quality
The Imersiv D-1 HDR-A DA converter from the American company Millennia Music & Media Systems promises a complete revolution in DA conversion.…
Keces Audio Ephono+: New Adjustable MM/MC Phono Preamp With External Linear Power Supply
Taiwan-based audio manufacturer Keces Audio has announced a new phono amplifier called the Ephono+. The new Ephono+ is adjustable and was first…
Goldmund Eidos Excellence: The Ultimate High-End SACD/CD Player
Goldmund has introduced the Eidos Excellence, a new high-end (SA)CD player designed to elevate physical audio playback to an entirely new standard.…
Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista Vinyl S: Compact Nuvistor Phono Preamp Delivers High-End Performance
Musical Fidelity launches the Nu-Vista Vinyl S, a compact high-end phono preamp featuring Nuvistor tube technology, fully balanced Class A circuitry, MM/MC…
Volumio Primo Plus: High-End Dual-Mono DAC & Streamer
Meet the Volumio Primo Plus, a premium DAC and streamer offering low distortion, dual ESS DAC chips, and advanced features for demanding…
Shanling SCD3.3: High-End Top-Loading SACD Player with R2R DAC and Tube Output
Shanling SCD3.3 is a high-end top-loading SACD player with a discrete R2R DAC, 12AT7 tube output, dual clocks and USB/Bluetooth support for…
Senna Sound Sunstone: Reference-Class Class A Headphone Amplifier with 4.5W Power
Senna Sound launches the Sunstone, a fully discrete Class A headphone amplifier delivering 4.5W per channel, high-current power, and reference-level analog performance.
Saros Audio Europa: Premium Tube Headphone Amplifier Handcrafted in the USA
Saros Audio Systems unveils the Europa, a fully differential tube headphone amplifier and preamp, handcrafted in the USA for true audiophile performance.