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.
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Topping introduces the DX9, a high-performance DAC/headphone amplifier . In addition to very high performance, Topping has given it a carefully considered aesthetic with an innovative and unique design. The DX9 uses high quality components, including the AKM AK4499EQ DAC chip. This DAC chip is equivalent in performance to integrating at least two AK4499EX. In fact, […] More
Neumann has introduced the second generation of the popular KH 120 active monitors, which have been successfully sold since 2010. The novelty received the KH 120 II index and, according to the assurances of the developers, surpasses the first generation speakers in many key parameters. First of all, the Neumann KH 120 II are capable of developing more sound […] More
The Polk Audio Atrium Sub 100 subwoofer belongs to the class of landscape acoustics, designed for placement in open areas directly on the ground. The speaker is made in a cast casing made of a special resin, which is resistant to high humidity (including salt fog), temperature changes and mechanical stress. Painting the body in natural colors […] More
British loudspeaker manufacturer Falcon Acoustics has launched the IMF 100. The IMF 100 is the first of six loudspeakers and is essentially a complete kit for a high quality two-way loudspeaker. According to Falcon, the package costs less than half of an equivalent pre-assembled loudspeaker and the buyer should be able to assemble the supplied […] More
Audio Analogue has introduced the ABsolute Monoblock, a mono power amplifier weighing 72 kilograms that can produce 100 watts of Class A power into an eight-ohm speaker impedance. The company guarantees a substantial and quick power reserve, along with the sophistication and tonal quality characteristic of Class A amplifiers. Audio Analogue ABsolute Monoblock: Flagship Class […] More
The Marantz AMP 10 is a top-of-the-line 16-channel amplifier with 200W per channel power, current feedback amplification and balanced line input. Create a high-end home theater experience with AV 10. Marantz HDAM, current feedback amplification and line balanced inputs. Built on a long-standing rich heritage, designed with timeless style and delivering peak performance, the Marantz CINEMA Series […] More
Anthem MRX-1140 is the most modern flagship AV receiver of the Canadian company, already belonging to the fourth generation of the MRX series. It is also one of the rare models that offers, in addition to Dolby Atmos/DTS:X 3D decoders, a built-in 11-channel power amplifier. Accordingly, the speaker systems connected to it can be configured up to […] More
AudioSolutions will show the second generation of its most popular acoustic model Figaro at the High End Show 2023 opening this week in Munich . The speaker is marked with the MK2 suffix in the title. External changes are quite significant – AudioSolutions Figaro MK 2 began to look much more modern. At the same time, the proportions of the speaker cabinets remained the same. Despite the […] More
The compact Velodyne MicroVee X subwoofer has joined the Velodyne MicroVee series. The concept is the same – a long-stroke driver with a pair of passive radiators in an aluminum extruded case. The active speaker is powered by an improved class AB amplifier. All three Velodyne MicroVee X drivers are 6.5 inches. According to Velodyne […] More
The TEAC AI-303 integrated amplifier has a compact size, which allows you to install it on a computer desk or next to a TV. The model differs from its predecessor AI-301DA-X by the presence of an HDMI ARC output and a USB type C connector for connecting portable audio sources. The circuits use selected components designed for […] More
Arcam PA240 is a flagship two-channel power amplifier that belongs to the new generation of amplifiers from the High Definition Audio (HDA) series. The model operates in G-class, which combines the advantages of class A amplifiers (high sound quality) and class AB (high efficiency and high power). The G-Class typically uses switchable power rails, i.e. At low output […] More
In 2022, NAD Electronics celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. Traditionally, audio brands celebrate memorable dates in their history by releasing special anniversary models of equipment. NAD was no exception, which plans to present an anniversary model of the NAD C 3050 LE integrated amplifier, made in vintage design. The progenitor of the new product was the legendary model NAD […] More
