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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.

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    How to Set Up an AV Receiver for Better Sound and Fewer Problems

    2026-10-11, 6:15 am

  • Our FiiO SR11 review looks at this compact network streamer, with AirPlay, DLNA, Roon, USB output and local playback for existing hi-fi systems.
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    FiiO SR11 Review: The Easy Way to Add Streaming to Your Hi-Fi

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  • Marantz brings streaming, physical media, radio and TV sound together in the compact MCR 60n DAB stereo system.
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    Marantz MCR 60n DAB Combines Streaming, CD, Vinyl and TV Audio

    2026-10-09, 7:08 pm

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    Audio-Technica Gives the Automatic AT-LP60XBT a Bold Teal Makeover

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  • Denon DP-500BT belt-drive Bluetooth turntable with S-shaped tonearm and dust cover
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    Denon DP-500BT Brings aptX Bluetooth to Belt-Drive Vinyl

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  • These five DACs are aimed at very different listeners: desktop users, headphone enthusiasts, digital purists and owners of advanced hi-fi systems. Here is what separates them in real-world use.
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    Five DACs Compared: Which One Fits Your System Best?

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    Esoteric F-01 and F-02 Amplifiers Receive Limited Black Editions

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  • The right amplifier setup is about more than connecting speakers and turning up the volume. These practical habits will help you make better use of phono stages, streaming functions, gain controls, room integration and upgrade options.
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  • These five turntables take very different approaches to vinyl, from fully automatic plug-and-play simplicity to high-end manual designs. Here is which model best fits each listener, system and priority.
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    Five Turntables Compared: The Right Deck for Every Listener

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  • The right portable audio product depends on more than decoding numbers. This guide compares five very different options, from the affordable HiBy R6 Pro II 2025 to Shanling’s flagship M9 Plus and HiBy’s wireless WH3 earphones.
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  • T+A has announced two new HV-series components: the A 3100 HV flagship stereo power amplifier and the SDX 3100 HV streaming preamplifier with DAC.
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From Braun’s wall-mounted audio to Bang & Olufsen’s BeoCenter and Marantz’s miniature separates, compact systems changed how hi-fi could fit into everyday life.
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When Hi-Fi Changed Shape: The Design History of Compact Music Systems

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How the CD transport became a high-end component in its own right—and what its rise reveals about digital audio, engineering and the changing role of physical media.
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When the CD Transport Became a High-End Luxury Machine

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