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.
Specifically designed for custom home audio integration, the Yamaha XDA-AMP5400RK acts as a complementary amplifier to the XDA-QS5400RK to increase speaker support and/or output power. It can also be used to expand the number of speakers to expand coverage in an additional zone in combination with Yamaha AV receivers that are equipped with zone pre-outs. […] More
The TEAC AP-701 is a new flagship stereo power amplifier that delivers all the elements needed to amplify signals at the highest levels, setting a new level of excellence. The AP-701 model is equipped with highly efficient Hypex NCore amplifier modules (class D), which have undergone special “tuning” in order to best meet the specified […] More
Sonos presented a compact version of its wireless subwoofer. The subwoofer received a concise and recognizable design and convenient integration with Sonos speakers . How much is the Sub Mini smaller than the Sonos SUB (Gen3) ? The Sub Mini has the shape of a cylinder with a height of 305 mm and a diameter of 230 mm and weighs 6.35 […] More
The Topping A900 is a new flagship headphone amplifier designed with a focus on pure sound and high output power. It is built on a fully balanced architecture with the patented T’ang-ku-la circuit and provides exceptionally low distortion and high dynamic range. The model supports operation in preamplifier mode and is equipped with a wide range […] More
The Denon AVR-S760H 7.2-channel AV receiver can handle 8K resolution and is equipped with seven discrete high-current amplifiers that deliver 140 W per channel into 6 ohms and can handle even 4 ohm speakers. The receiver supports major object-based 3D sound formats, including DTS:X and Dolby Atmos in 5.1.2-channel version. DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Atmos […] More
The French company Triangle, following other leading manufacturers of Hi-Fi/High-End speaker systems, has turned its attention to the multimedia speaker market. With typical French practicality, Triangle engineers did not create active speakers from scratch. Choosing compact bookshelf speakers for modification from the company’s extensive list of loudspeakers, the engineers settled on the smallest Elara LN01 models. The pair […] More
Cyrus Audio XR series A whole new line of new Hi-Fi devices is ready for Cyrus Audio to announce. These are integrated amplifiers, sources, preamplifiers and DACs. The new Cyrus Audio XR series includes six models, two integrated amplifiers ( i7 XR and i9 XR ), a CD player ( CDi XR ), a transport CD ( CDt XR ), a preamplifier […] More
The Danish brand Børresen , owned by Audio Group Denmark, will show at the High End Show 2023 opening on Thursday in Munich its new flagship speaker model Børresen M6 , as well as the younger floor model M 3 , presented just a month ago in Chicago. The design of the novelty is inspired by the brand’s debut M1 monitors and is a logical continuation of the design concept, which turned […] More
Campfire Audio has launched a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier that fits in a jacket pocket or handbag. The new device, called Relay, features two headphone jacks: one 3.5mm jack and one 4.4mm jack. The latter is, of course, for connecting compatible headphones in a balanced configuration. Campfire Relay The Relay is housed in […] More
The FiiO QX13 is an innovative portable DAC and headphone amplifier tailored for both professional and everyday applications, prioritizing high performance and user-friendliness. This device marks a significant advancement in the development of FiiO’s portable audio offerings, integrating over ten years of the company’s engineering knowledge into a sleek and thoughtfully designed unit. The QX13 […] More
To mark the 40th anniversary of Japan’s revered IKEDA Sound Laboratory, a landmark creation has emerged: the IKEDA KOHAKU moving coil cartridge. This limited-edition masterpiece is the result of over a year of uncompromising research and development, guided by Akiko Ishiyama—IKEDA’s legendary master of cartridge design and manufacturing. Born from a rigorous process of design […] More
Let’s take a moment to discuss the biggest challenge that audiophiles face when it comes to creating the perfect sound system More
