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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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  • Moon expands its Compass collection with the 341, a premium integrated amplifier featuring 100 watts per channel, balanced preamplification and a built-in MM/MC phono stage.
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    Moon 341 Brings Flagship Amplifier Technology to the Compass Series

    2026-10-15, 4:52 pm

  • The NAD Classic Series grows with the C 359S, a 70-watt-per-channel BluOS streaming amplifier, and the C 569 CD player with QRONO d2a and Dynamic Digital Headroom processing.
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    NAD Adds C 359S Streaming Amplifier and C 569 CD Player to Classic Series

    2026-10-15, 4:36 pm

  • The Cambridge Audio Spira combines a belt-drive mechanism, Bluetooth transmission and an integrated phono stage in a complete turntable package offered in five finishes.
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    Cambridge Audio Spira Puts Bluetooth and Phono Stage in One Turntable

    2026-10-15, 1:24 pm

  • Greek audio manufacturer Ypsilon has introduced the Phaethon Neo, an improved version of its hybrid integrated amplifier first launched in 2014.
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    Ypsilon Phaethon Neo Is a High-End Hybrid Amplifier Reborn After 12 Years

    2026-10-14, 5:52 pm

  • The ARCAM Radia range gains three integrated amplifiers carrying new Plus designations, while the corresponding first-generation models are retired.
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    ARCAM Refreshes Radia Integrated Amplifiers With A5+, A15+ and A25+

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  • The Musical Fidelity B1xcd takes a deliberately traditional approach, combining a dedicated Red Book CD transport, ESS conversion and useful digital outputs without expanding into streaming or file playback.
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    Musical Fidelity B1xcd Keeps CD Alive With a Pure, No-Nonsense Hi-Fi Approach

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  • The M2Tech-owned Italian brand has added separate preamplifier and power-amplifier models to its retro-styled, analog-only Classic series.
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    Manunta’s New Classic Amplifiers Bring Back the VU Meter

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  • The compact Ladder Chopin II preamplifier features fully balanced discrete Class-A circuitry, relay-based volume control and both XLR and RCA connections.
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    Ladder Chopin II Packs Fully Balanced Class-A Into a Compact Preamp

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  • A streamer can be a simple network bridge, a DAC, a preamplifier or the control centre of an entire system. Here is how to work out which type you actually need.
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    What Kind of Hi-Fi Streamer Do You Actually Need?

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  • Cayin ID6 streamer DAC and headphone amplifier with touchscreen and visible tubes
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    Cayin ID6 Unites Android Streaming, Tube Tuning and Headphone Power

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  • The Marantz CINEMA 70s Series 2 combines seven-channel amplification, immersive audio, HEOS streaming and advanced HDMI gaming features in an 11 cm-tall enclosure.
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    Marantz CINEMA 70s Series 2 Fits Seven-Channel AV Into a Slim Chassis

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  • Unitra WSH-805 integrated amplifier with VU meters and physical switches
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    Unitra WSH-805 Looks Vintage but Is Anything but Old-Fashioned

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