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.
The English company Quad presents a new version of the Vena II amplifier, adding the word Play to the name. It indicates support for DTS Play-Fi multiroom technology. The integrated device has now received wireless functionality: it can reproduce signals over Wi-Fi in quality up to 24 bit/192 kHz and has also acquired Bluetooth. True, […] More
The Onkyo TX-NR7100 AV receiver is a stripped-down copy of the previous model of the Onkyo TX-RZ740 receiver; the main differences are that the multi-channel output to the power amplifier has been removed from the new model. The Onkyo TX-NR7100 has a nine-channel configuration and is optimized for operation as part of installed AV systems. […] More
The Magnat MA 1000 amplifier uses a hybrid architecture that combines the advantages of tubes, transistors and integrated circuits. Magnat developers adopted a symbiosis of technologies from different eras as soon as they began to design their own electronics. And electric vacuum devices here are not so much a tribute to the current fashion, although […] More
To celebrate its 110th anniversary, Denon is releasing a special edition 13.2-channel Denon AV amplifier in Anniversary Series graphite and a top-of-the-line package. This flagship model provides support for all surround sound formats available today, such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D and 8K video playback for incredibly powerful and vivid emotions. […] More
Accuphase Laboratories, Inc. (originally known as Kensonic Laboratories, Inc.) – Japanese manufacturer of high-end electronics. Accuphase Laboratories was founded in 1972 by disgraced Kenwood Corporation engineer Jiro Kasuga. Kasuga did not agree with Kenwood’s position in the approach to the development of equipment; many of its developments never reached mass production due to commercial unprofitability […] More
If you’re looking to add warmth and dynamics to your audio space, a high-quality tube amplifier is a great place to start. The Douk Audio T6 PRO brings high-fidelity sound and vintage style with its tube amplifier with analog VU meters. On the front panel, you’ll see a pair of dial indicators that move in time with […] More
The Denon AVR-X1800H AV receiver is a new generation model and is equipped with a good set of functions. The device has a 7.2 configuration with seven built-in power amplifiers. The Denon AVR-X1800H is equipped with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoders, and on its basis it is possible to create a 5.2.2-channel surround sound system. […] More
The Luxman L-590AX Mark II integrated amplifier is made in Japan and builds on the company’s decades of amplifier design experience to combine rich acoustic expression, fine detail, wide bandwidth and rich dynamic range. The stereo output is rated at 30 W per channel (8 ohms) and 60 W per channel (4 ohms). The 615VA […] More
On the front panel of the M6s PRX there is a nameplate engraved with “CRPS Dual Mono Power Amplifier”. This abbreviation stands for Choke Regulated Power Supply – a power source with throttle stabilization. This solution is often used in tube technology, but in transistor technology it is considered an unaffordable luxury due to its […] More
The 7.1-channel Arcam AVR21 from the updated proprietary line of AV receivers supports the Dolby Atmos format in a 5.1.2-channel configuration. To expand to configuration 7.1.4, it is recommended to supplement the system with a 4-channel termination or a pair of 2-channel power amplifiers. The model works with all major codecs, incl. with DTS-HD Master […] More
Soulution’s new 717 amplifier topology extends the frequency bandwidth to over 2 MHz, while reducing distortion and noise to virtually unmeasurable levels. More
Bose has announced the SoundLink Max and it is a waterproof device that should be able to withstand a blow. More
