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.
Circle Labs has unveiled two new amplifiers: the Circle Labs AS100 integrated amplifier and the Circle Labs M500 stereo power amplifier . They premiered at the Audio Video Show 2025 , which took place in Warsaw last weekend. The Circle Labs M 500 is a flagship two-channel power amplifier built using a hybrid design. Designed from the ground up using proprietary circuit designs, it can operate […] More
The Ladder Bach II is a new Class A preamplifier with a fully balanced circuit and discrete architecture. It is built around an 80-watt low-noise toroidal transformer with filtering using ELNA and WIMA capacitors. A discrete unity-gain buffer stage ensures precise signal transmission without coloration. Volume control is implemented via a microcontroller and a 60-step relay […] More
Advance Paris is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has released an anniversary product line called Apex. The Apex series consists of the A8, A10, and A12 amplifiers and a CD player called the Apex ACD. All four products feature valve amplifiers and modern DAC chips. Advance Paris Apex According to the manufacturer, the Apex series […] More
Gryphon Audio Designs is celebrating its 40th anniversary and has announced a limited edition anniversary amplifier called the Gryphon 40. The Gryphon 40 Limited Edition is an integrated amplifier, but the manufacturer hasn’t yet released any technical specifications. Only a few photos of the amplifier have surfaced. For now, we’ll have to make do with […] More
NuPrime has launched the IDA-9 integrated amplifier, a compact yet powerful amplifier with an analog RCA input and digital inputs. This small amplifier is capable of delivering 150 watts per channel into eight ohms and comes in black and white. NuPrime IDA-9 With the new NuPrime IDA-9, the manufacturer presents a compact integrated amplifier with a […] More
Ferrum Audio has announced its first network player, the Broen. The new Broen lacks a built-in DAC, but according to its designers, it pairs seamlessly with the Wandla headphone amplifier. The Broen will make its public debut at this year’s Audio Video Show Warsaw and Paris. Ferrum Audio Broen Ferrum Audio says it spent a […] More
To celebrate its centennial anniversary, Danish lifestyle and audio brand Bang & Olufsen presents The Centennial Collection, a special edition of existing products inspired by the brand’s heritage and paying tribute to a century of uncompromising design and sound. Drawing on decades of design inspiration, the Centennial Collection combines archival details with contemporary craftsmanship and […] More
Aurender’s new NH10 network hub is built exclusively for high-end audio, featuring an ultra-stable OCXO clock, linear power design, and advanced noise isolation to deliver cleaner, smoother, and more emotionally engaging digital sound. More
Michell Audio introduces the latest version of the Gyro, a turntable that claims to have revolutionized turntable design. The new design represents the most radical overhaul of everything underneath, resulting in a turntable that is unmistakably a Gyro, yet offers dramatic performance improvements. And another turntable has been launched, called the Revolv. Michell Engineering (or […] More
Quad has launched a new product line called Quad Platina. The first two are the Platina Integrated and the Platina Stream, an integrated amplifier and a network player with modern features. A Platina CD transport is also in the works, but no further information has been released yet. Quad Platinum With the new Quad Platina […] More
Grado Labs has launched the Signature S750, a premium over-ear headphone with open earcups and an improved driver. The earcups have also been improved, and the Signature S750 features a detachable cable. With the updated S2 driver, improved comfort, and premium build quality, the Signature S750 is, according to the designers, specifically aimed at enthusiasts […] More
UK-based audio manufacturer Avid Hifi has launched a new preamplifier called the Celsus Pre. The Celsus Pre claims to incorporate the technology of its flagship Reference Pre preamplifier in a more affordable package. While the Celsus Pre is purely analog, without an onboard DAC, the designers have incorporated a phono stage. The power supply is […] More
