iFi Nano iUSB3.0 Review – Clean The Stream Up
Timing is vital, expecially with computer USB…
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Oriveti OH500 Review – Nice With You If You Are Nice With Them
Oriveti OH500 will sound wonderfully well when paired to sources really adequate to manage their specs. Otherwise be prepared to a quite disappointing experience.
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Dunu Studio SA6 Review – Special Generalist
The Dunu Studio SA6 is a generalist IEM that’s truly special in its overall sonic delivery…
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SMSL SH-9 THX AAA-888 Balanced Headphone Amplifier Review (2) – News for You Crews, Sleeker Than Grease
INTRO Matchy matchy folks that like to make their stack look neat and tidy the SMSL SH-9 / SU-9 combo
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Sennheiser IE PRO Series Models IE 40 PRO, IE 400 PRO, IE 500 PRO…and the new Sennheiser IE 300 – What’s The Difference?
Our previous reviews of Sennheiser’s three recent in-ear monitors are summarized – and the models ranked according to their sonic performance. A quick first impression of the IE 300 is also given, which sound very close to the IE 400 PRO.
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SMSL SH-9 THX AAA-888 Balanced Headphone Amplifier Review (1) – Value
…and there’s no doubt SMSL knows what it’s doing.
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Aune Jasper Review (1) – Brutally Revealing
Subject to the above qualifications, the Aune Jasper is highly recommended.
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Aune Jasper Review (2) – Short Story
The Aune Jasper is a single-dynamic-driver earphone with a natural timbre that caused me severe fit issues because of its short nozzles, which also strongly affected my sound perception. You better read the above review first.
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Photographed & Measured: Sennheiser IE 300 vs. IE 400 PRO
This photo series focuses on comparing the physical properties of the new Sennheiser IE 300 and the similarly priced/sounding Sennheiser IE 400 PRO.
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SMSL SU-9 Review II – Worth Less?
Damn you SMSL for creating a superb DAC shredding my desires for a lesser DAC. Definitely recommended and hard to part with when I send this loaner back.
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Cayin N3Pro Full Review: The Chameleon
Cayin N3Pro is a fun sounding DAP with two different tube flavors. It’s a unique offering in the price range if you’re after a fun sounding DAP and don’t care too much about neutrality.
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SMSL SU-9 DAC/Preamp Review – This is the Modern World
Undoubtedly you could drop a couple of grand on a DAC with a higher level of resolution or timbral purity. But the SMSL SU-9 in certainly a considerable step-up from entry-level and registers as a lot of technology for the money.
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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones – Down by the Old Mainstream
Ultimately, these Sony WH-1000XM4 are something of a technological landmark. They are not, however, an audiophile tool and not the best pick for a music-first consumer.
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