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.
Arcam has updated three members of its Radia product line with improved circuitry and refined components, which, according to the manufacturer, promise improved performance. The new Radia A5+, Radia A15+, and Radia A25+ retain their original appearance, but the Radia A15+ and A25+ now feature an HDMI input with eArc support, among other features. Arcam […] More
Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TAD) today announced the A1000 integrated amplifier as the latest addition to its Evolution Series of audio components. The TAD A1000 is also TAD’s first integrated amplifier. In designing the A1000, TAD’s designers say they integrated proven amplifier technologies—including current-feedback amplification and electronic volume control with a resistive ladder for […] More
Moondrop Golden Ages 2 are new fully wireless headphones that combine retro design with modern technology. The case is made in the style of a tape cassette, and the design is built around a patented 13-mm planar emitter with double suspension. This driver is characterized by high efficiency, wide dynamics and low distortion, which is especially […] More
As the CD Disc format began to fade, NAD chose to introduce the CD player NAD C568. This device, while not compatible with superformats (it only plays CDs and CD-R/-RW discs with MP3 and WMA), offers a significantly broader range of features compared to other music players. The C 568 is equipped with an optical […] More
Myryad Z350 is an integrated amplifier, which is a multifunctional device that can become the basis of a modern high-end Hi-Fi system. The device is equipped with a wide range of inputs. The analog part is represented by a balanced and four linear unbalanced connections. In addition, Myryad Z350 has a built-in DAC on the […] More
Vinyl is beloved for its sound—warm, natural, and alive. But even the best record can lose its magic if the delicate signal traveling from the turntable to the phono preamp gets clouded by noise, distortion, or interference. That’s where balanced connections come in. With the Pro-Ject Upgrade Set Debut Balanced, you can elevate your existing […] More
The Arcam A15 sits right in the middle of the company’s new Radia series—between the smaller A5 and the more powerful A25. On paper, it looks like the perfect sweet spot: enough power to drive proper floorstanders, a full set of modern inputs, and a design that feels fresh but understated. After spending three weeks […] More
The Cayin Soul 170P is a new stereo tube amplifier in Class A, created on the basis of more than thirty years of experience of the company in the development of tube equipment. It is based on four TUNG-SOL KT170 output tubes, working in a push-pull configuration, which was the first use of Class A […] More
Unitra has launched its first standalone DAC, the Unitra DSH-805. According to its designers, the DSH-805 is a reference-class DAC. The model designation seems to refer to the WSH-805, an integrated amplifier with purely analog circuitry. The DSH-805 appears to be the digital extension of the WSH-805. Unitra DSH-805: power supply, construction and development The Unitra DSH-805 is […] More
The Eversolo T8 is a newly developed professional transport for streaming audio, engineered to handle digital signals from both local storage and online platforms. This model lacks a built-in DAC and is intended to function alongside external converters. Its casing is constructed from aluminum using CNC milling techniques, and it houses a low-noise linear power […] More
The portable DAC and headphone amplifier market has grown fast in recent years, largely because so many flagship smartphones have ditched the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Music lovers who still want the freedom of wired headphones — without carrying a dongle tethered to their phone — now turn to compact Bluetooth DAC/amps. For me, the […] More
The Danish loudspeaker manufacturer Jamo has introduced the C707PA MkII active two-way loudspeaker, which features a master/slave configuration and is offered in five different colors. The C707PA MkII merges minimalist design with superior acoustic performance and a wide range of connectivity options, such as Bluetooth, HDMI TV ARC, USB-C, RCA, 3.5mm jack, and an optical […] More
