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No-nonsense performance all wrapped up in austere aesthetics and sublime simplicity. Following the long tradition of alphabet soup naming conventions for personal audio equipment, comes a newcomer to the scene:…
Review: Radsone EarStudio HUD100 – Bijou Resplendence
If you’ve ever wanted to get serious audiophile gear without letting your significant other know, do take a look at the Radsone EarStudio HUD100, a tiny, easy-to-hide but powerful USB…
Review: xDuoo XD05 Plus Headphone DAC/AMP
With great power comes great responsibility. “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – William Shakespeare In Romeo and…
Introduction to DACs: Headphones Enthusiast’s Guide | Part 1
In Part 1 of this DAC guide, we learn how digital files are converted to analog audio, including file formats, hi-res, inputs, and outputs. I listen to music, so do…
Review: Chord Mojo Portable DAC / Amp
Groovy baby. Yeah! How portable audio got its mojo back. With reportedly more than 70,000 units sold since its October 2015 release, Chord’s Mo(bile) Jo(y) has become a personal Hi-Fi…
Review: iBasso DC02 – A Robust Solution
The release of DC02 dongle offers an affordable solution for audiophiles who need an audio jack and wish to achieve a high-resolution audio quality through their new generation smartphones. Introduction…
Building the Millett NuHybrid Headphone Amplifier
How a Fluorescent Display became a Triode Vacuum Tube for Audio The NuHybrid is (as you may have guessed from the name) a new type of hybrid tube headphone amplifier.…
Review: Burson Audio Fun
Excellent Headphone Amp – Looks Good Too I have been an avid headphone user for many years now. I think it’s fair to say that I’ve got to the point…
Review: Creative Super X-Fi Amp – Dreamscapes and Explosions
Call it headphone holography, Dolby Atmos-lite, or just plain magic, the Creative Super X-Fi Amp has an ace up its sleeve delivering a speaker-like experience with just your headphones. Back…
Quick Thoughts on the Creative SXFI: The Good and The Bad
Read the full review here: Review: Creative Super X-Fi Amp – Dreamscapes and Explosions The Creative Super X-Fi (SXFI) was first demoed to the public at CES 2018 and the…
Review: FiiO BTR3 – The Harmonious Threads We Weave
Bluetooth sound takes a leap for the better with the amazing connectivity options, unparalleled codec support and value-for-money pricing of the BTR3. Magic. Sorcery. Bluetooth. Man always feared what they…
Review: iFi xDSD Portable Headphone DAC Amplifier
An Excellent but Unfathomable Jack of All Trades In the last few years, iFi has done much to gain success with personal audio electronics enthusiasts. They solidified their position in…
External DAC: Is it an absolute necessity for your headphones?
There are many audio products on the market that promise to improve the quality of your sound. But great sound comes from more than just a great set of quality…
