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 hybrid integrated amplifier with DAC Magnat MA 900 is based on proprietary and already proven solutions. The manufacturer once again used a circuit that uses both radio tubes and transistors. According to Magnat, this approach is the key to balanced sound and high performance. The MA 900 model is distinguished by its high power: the device is […] More
The American company Sophia Electric presented the second generation of the popular Classic 300B model, which received the suffix II. The Sophia Electric Classic II 300 B took six years of research and listening to create its signature magical sound . The new Classic II 300B direct filament vacuum triodes are offered in three designs: clear bulb with white ceramic base, clear bulb with black base […] More
At the High End Show 2023 in Munich, the German company AVM , known for its uncompromising electronic audio components , presented the AVM Audition CB 2.3 compact two-way monitors . This is the company’s first experience in designing acoustic systems. The AVM Audition CB 2.3 are compact two-way monitors that combine the technical expertise of renowned speaker specialist Karl-Heinz Fink with AVM’s vision of sound quality […] More
Unveiled at CES 2023 , the top- of-the-line Nakamichi Dragon soundbar didn’t just take on the name of the legendary cassette deck and turntable. It is the first in the world to support the DTS:X Pro surround sound format , for which it needed 31 speakers ! Of course, not all of them are installed in the very central soundbar, because the Nakamichi Dragon also includes […] More
Yamaha is gradually launching the largest AV amplifiers. After the RX-V4A and RX-V6A , it’s the turn of the Aventage series, the new (with the new design) RX-A2A… until we get to the RX-A8A . The new Yamaha RX-A2A shares the same features as the RX-V6A, ie it has 7.2 channels of 125W power (one driven at 8Ω), 17 DSP […] More
The Parasound NewClassic 200 Pre two-channel preamp represents a new generation of low-cost, high-quality audio products from Parasound. At the heart of the Parasound 200 Pre is an all-analog signal path that includes analog bass control with treble and bass outputs. The Parasound 200 Pre will be an addition to the Parasound NewClassic line of available models. […] More
Wharfedale presented the Diamond 12 series of speaker systems. The emphasis was on high performance and relatively low prices. The Diamond 12 series is the latest incarnation of Diamond acoustics, which appeared on the market back in the 80s. One of the main features of the Diamond 12 series was the Klarity material from which the diffusers […] More
Audio Physic introduced the flagship speaker system Medeos . The presentation took place at the High End 2022 event in Munich. Medeos are five-way floorstanding speakers. They are equipped with 15 drivers, 8 of which are 11-inch woofers. They are located in a push-pull design on the side panels of the case. Two midrange emitters with foil membranes weighing 0.1 g are placed on a […] More
Designed, engineered and manufactured in Canada, the Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier combines the benefits of an advanced preamplifier with the power of an amplifier featuring eight bipolar transistors and a huge toroidal transformer – delivering continuous output power from 2 x 200 W into 8 ohms to 2 x 550 W at 2 ohms and […] More
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has launched the new generation E-Line E1.2 turntable. This fully handmade turntable, built in Europe, combines affordability with true audio quality, according to the designers, making it the perfect entry into the world of high-end vinyl. The E1.2 comes ready to play, including a tonearm, MM cartridge, and dust cover, and buyers […] More
The new Class A mono power amplifier from the Italian audio manufacturer is the ABsolute Monoblock, weighing 72 kilograms. It requires the ABsolute Line Preamplifier to drive it effectively, which is a reference-level preamplifier weighing 22 kilograms. Audio Analogue ABsolute Line Preamplifier The latest top-of-the-line preamplifier draws on Audio Analogue’s extensive expertise and the subsequent […] More
Dartzeel has unveiled special anniversary editions of its iconic models: the Dartzeel NHB-18NS preamplifier, which has been in production for two decades, and the NHB-108 Model Two stereo power amplifier, which has been in operation for twenty-five years. These exclusive anniversary versions will be available in a limited edition of 108 pairs, each package including […] More
