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.
With the S17 Pro , Aune introduces a powerful headphone amplifier that can also be used as a preamp in a Hi-Fi installation. This headphone amplifier has discrete components and balanced outputs. Its Class A amplifier stage features a pair of JFETs for the headphone outputs, as well as two op-amps per output, for a total of 16 op-amps. It also […] More
Musetec MH SA001 is the new flagship preamplifier with separate channel circuits. So separate that the body is divided into 2 parts by a partition. Operates in Class A. Uses current mode volume control circuitry designed using fully discrete components. 256 volume levels, frequently used volume areas with 0.25 dB resolution. In a hifi system, the characteristics of […] More
Today, April 4th, Hong Kong-based Audfly officially unveiled its new device called the Focusound, which is a rather unusual speaker. The fact is that the design of this gadget simply does not have the usual components – the novelty is a glass panel with a small black frame. And this, in fact, is the whole structure, which, […] More
The Sony STR-DN1080 AV receiver was created on the basis of the very successful 1070 model and received the addition of a Dolby Atmos decoder. The new model also sounds a little different, more focused on home theater. However, the Sony STR-DN1080’s sound quality is superior to many of its competitors. Sony STR-DN1080 is a 5.1.2 (or […] More
Based on the Marantz SR7015 AV receiver, the Marantz AV7706 AV processor was developed, which received the same functionality, only without built-in power amplifiers. According to the manufacturer, they should be replaced by external power amplifiers, which will provide even more impressive performance. Marantz recommends pairing with models such as the Marantz MM8077 7-channel power amplifier, the Marantz MM7055 5-channel […] More
Slowly but surely, Ole and Mads Klifoth, and the team at Audiovector, have launched new speaker models that have had audible improvements in sound, finish and usability. But the differences have never been as great as when Audiovector launched the new R-Series. With improved elements, new materials, new crossovers and Freedom – grounding of the […] More
British audio manufacturer Meridian has launched a wireless speaker called Ellipse that is intended for stationary use. After all, the Ellipse requires a power cable and is therefore not intended for mobile use. It looks a bit like the B&W Zeppelin, but the Ellipse is much more expensive. Features The new Ellipse from Meridian features twelve unique […] More
The Atoll IN80 Signature has a minimalist design concept with a pleasant appearance and a classic circuit design. More
The Tonewinner AD-5100PA+ is a Class AB power amplifier that has 5 channels capable of delivering 130W into 4Ω or 90W into 8Ω each. Therefore, it is an ideal model for integration into a home theater system. It uses 5 pairs of Toshiba TTC5200 and TTA1943 transistors to provide musical and rich sound reproduction. The low-noise differential amplifier circuit […] More
Another speaker planned for January is another Ikea Symfonisk audio device in the form of a floor lamp, which will be sold in Ikea stores and online. The name Sonos in the name of the product, however, as in the entire Symfonisk series , does not sound, but the presence of the company is not hidden. The speaker supports […] More
Teufel, the Berlin-based manufacturer, presents its latest active subwoofers, the Concept 8 and Concept 12. These cutting-edge models boast ample membrane area and power. What sets them apart is the integrated 5.1 amplifier technology, eliminating the need for a separate receiver when making your purchase. Teufel Concept 8 and Concept 12 With the latest additions […] More
The French company Atman has released an original device called Sylph , which is able to make a dynamic emitter from almost any surface in the room. It is enough to place Atman Sylph on any surface in the house – a floor, a ceiling, a window, a thin partition, supply power and an audio cable, and the device will start […] More
