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.
Electromotion ESL (the only floor-standing one in the series) is ideologically close to the brand’s elite products. It also uses a combination of a large electrostatic panel with a bass-reflex cabinet subwoofer. The virtually weightless CLS Xstat membrane covers almost the entire operating range, and only below 500 Hz does the 8-inch driver come into play. This is […] More
Kudos Audio announced that its updated acoustics – Cardea Super 10A shelf speakers and Super 20A floor standing speakers – are already available for demonstration and sale. According to the company, both new items are in line with its “KISS” principle: a good selection of materials, great drivers and a crossover that is as simple as possible. As for the speakers – […] More
Originally introduced in 2020, the RAW finish does not require painting and is now available in this design on the Genelec 8331 and 8341 coaxial monitors. Active speakers feature the same timeless Minimal Diffraction (MDE) cabinet design, developed by Genelec in close collaboration with leading industrial designer Harri Koskinen. By eliminating edge diffraction, MDE provides a […] More
The high-end AV receiver Marantz Cinema 50 has 9 channels of audio amplification and is equipped with an 11.4-channel processor for further expansion of the system based on it. The device is made in a massive body of a recognizable design with a chic external finish and an anti-resonance chassis that protects its circuits from vibrations. The […] More
The McIntosh MC301 power amplifier is a monoblock that develops a very serious output power of 300 W. The McIntosh MC301 represents McIntosh’s new approach to its products and is the smallest in the brand’s line of power amplifiers. The model stands out with its updated, laconic design, lower body compared to its counterparts, but retains its […] More
The Canadian company Totem Acoustic has introduced a new series of acoustic systems Bison , which so far includes three models – bookshelf Bison Monitor and two floor – Bison Tower and Bison Twin Tower . The manufacturer assures that over time this series of acoustics will be replenished. All three new products use a brand new tweeter with a fabric dome with a diameter of 1.3 inches and a […] More
Dynaudio Xeo 30 is an active 2.5-way speaker system belonging to the next branch of the evolution of the Xeo-series, replacing the previous model Xeo 6. The metal flanges of the speakers have changed from gray to matte black, the edges of the body now boast smooth contours, and the control mini -the block with […] More
The Copland CTA 506 amplifier is based on KT120 tubes, which are an updated version of the legendary 6550 / KT88 tubes. These classic devices have been the basis of numerous high-quality amplifiers for over half a century, and will undoubtedly continue to be an excellent choice for high-power tube amp builders. Be that as it […] More
The new line of soundbars from Harman/Kardon is designed to be a real discovery for lovers of high-quality surround sound. Unique MultiBeam technology delivers a patented method of directing sound across an array of speakers to achieve the most realistic surround sound experience. The speakers are deflected at a specific angle and controlled by a digital processing […] More
The Velodyne MiniVee X is an active subwoofer featuring an eight-inch active speaker complemented by a passive driver of the same size. Utilizing a force-cancelling design, both drivers work to minimize unwanted housing vibrations. The active chassis is equipped with a double-vented 2-inch voice coil boasting a four-layer winding, designed to deliver powerful and precise […] More
NAD introduces the next-generation M17 V2 processor-preamplifier. The updated model gained compatibility with Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio sound formats, and also acquired Dirac Live automatic sound correction technology. The new product was presented at the ISE 2018 exhibition. The device meets all the requirements of the home theater industry, and thanks to […] More
The Buchardt S400 MKII two-way rack-mount speakers replace the S400 . The Danish company Buchardt Audio and personally Mads Buchardt (Mads Buchardt) announced major improvements to the new product, which forced to raise the price by 10%. In appearance, both columns are not too different. The characteristic design is retained with the tweeter located at the bottom in the large horn […] More
