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.
iFi Audio iDSD Phantom is a new flagship DAC, network streamer, and tube/solid-state headphone amplifier with DSD2048, Burr-Brown DACs, K2HD, XBass, XSpace, and 7.7W output. Price: €4,695. More
FiiO QX13 pushes USB dongles into desktop territory with serious power, balanced output, and a spacious, controlled sound. A premium DAC made small. More
Mission brings its first network player to market with the 778S, a compact hi-fi streamer featuring Silent Angel technology, balanced outputs, modern streaming connectivity, and a design matched to the 778X amplifier. More
REKKORD Audio F110P is a fully automatic, German-made turntable with built-in phono stage, easy setup and warm analog sound—perfect for effortless vinyl listening. More
Westend Monaco is a flagship tube integrated amplifier from Munich, combining massive power, balanced design, and uncompromising craftsmanship. More
Aurender N50 is a no-compromise flagship music server built for elite DACs, offering unmatched purity, stability, and musical immersion. More
Riviera Audio unveils its flagship Special Edition duo: the APL01SE all-tube preamplifier and AFM100SE Class A mono power amplifier, combining zero-feedback design, massive power supplies, and true Italian high-end engineering. More
NAD launches the C 3030 and C 3030S integrated amplifiers, blending retro VU-meter design with modern features like HDMI eARC, BluOS streaming, Bluetooth aptX HD, and powerful NAD amplification. More
Heed Audio brings back the legendary Obelisk integrated amplifiers in full-size form, with modular DAC and streaming options, stronger power supplies, and the brand’s signature musical sound. More
A deep dive into today’s finest tube power amplifiers, highlighting the best designs for warmth, dynamics, and emotional musical engagement in high-end audio systems. More
Accuphase has announced the C-3900S, the company’s new flagship preamplifier, built like a tank and weighing in at 25 kilograms. The new C-3900S is, according to the company, a new pinnacle, culminating in some fifty years of preamplifier development experience. Yes, it’s a tank, but it’s a delicate one. The Accuphase C-3900S was designed to […] More
Dan D’Agostino unveils the Momentum Z Monoblock—a 500-watt, fully analog powerhouse with copper heatsinks, dual 1200VA transformers, and real-time system monitoring. A new reference in high-end amplification. More
