MOONDROP VARIATIONS REVIEW
January 13, 2022 Comments Off on MOONDROP VARIATIONS REVIEW
The Variations IEMs have an elevated, impactful, and full-bodied bass reproduction. The sub-bass is slightly more prominent than the rest of the bass range, however, the bass feels abundant all together. The textured, powerful bass contributes to the fun factor of the IEM. The Moondrop tuned it carefully to prevent the bass from bleeding into the lower mid section. The detail level is also good. The Variations perform well in this regard, the bass is controlled, very powerful, and quite exciting to listen to.

Installation of MBL 101e Installation
January 13, 2022 Comments Off on Installation of MBL 101e Installation
Sonus faber Olympica Nova II | REVIEW
January 12, 2022 Comments Off on Sonus faber Olympica Nova II | REVIEW
Sonus faber, as demonstrated by the Olympica Nova II, has been slowly morphing their traditional sound into something that skillfully reconciles the difference between the professed music lover and the true audiophile listener. I can’t overstate that the sound is really very refined and the midrange is just stunningly good for a speaker at the $10,000/pair level.

IBASSO DC05 REVIEW
January 12, 2022 Comments Off on IBASSO DC05 REVIEW
The iBasso DC05 is a good little DAC, capable of great lengths once paired with a good IEM, or portable headset. Sound quality is surprisingly good, as is the build quality, and the conception design makes it the perfect companion for your smartphone – even if iPhone users still have to get an adapter like the ddHiFi TC28i.
It won’t replace your Dragonfly, Sparrow or Hi-mDAC, but, if you want a cheap/sturdy solution, that allows you to use your hi-res streaming subscription, and makes a real difference on the long run, this is a very serious option. I liked it!

Astell&Kern SR25 MKII DAP Music Player Review
January 12, 2022 Comments Off on Astell&Kern SR25 MKII DAP Music Player Review
LSA HP-Diamond Headphones Review
January 11, 2022 Comments Off on LSA HP-Diamond Headphones Review
https://www.audiopursuit.com/2021/11/lsa-hp-diamond-headphones.html
Audiophile headphones are a unique addiction. Over the forty years I’ve been a part of this hobby I’ve been truly enamored three times before this review. The first was the budget lightweight Sennheiser 477, then came the Master & Dynamic MD40 , and finally the Sennheiser HD800. Now I can add the LSA HP-Diamond to the list. The planar magnetic, easy to drive design provides an exciting listening experience, especially for percussion fans. Just select any Tito Puente song, sit back and let the dynamic immersion begin. For $1990 ordered directly from Underwoodhifi.com, the HP-Diamond headphones are a gourmet meal to the ears.

PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Review
January 11, 2022 Comments Off on PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Review
https://www.stereonet.com/au/reviews/primaluna-evo-300-hybrid-integrated-amplifier-review
PrimaLuna has achieved a fine feat with the EVO 300 Hybrid, conjoining the best aspects of both valve and solid-state into a reasonably affordable amplifier that sounds thoroughly modern, transparent, open and enjoyable. Its general punch and bass heft will suit those with inefficient loudspeakers or large listening rooms, but this amplifier also works wonders with smaller sized loudspeakers – letting them reach their full potential. The pricing of this amplifier is where it should be and is good value compared to separates but without all the fussiness. Do try to audition it – you may just walk out of your local dealer with it under your arm, if you’re strong enough!


Q Acoustics Q Active 200 Loudspeaker Review
January 10, 2022 Comments Off on Q Acoustics Q Active 200 Loudspeaker Review
https://www.soundandvision.com/content/q-acoustics-q-active-200-loudspeaker-review
To sum up, Q Acoustics’ Q Active 200 system is a fascinatingly different design, and I enjoyed my sojourn with it. It’s dead-perfect for the listener who might otherwise buy a brand-S or brand-B (or a Google or Amazon or Apple) all-in-one, but desires, and is willing to pay for, something much better, which this system most decidedly is. Could you, for the same money, get a bit better performance from conventionally wired passive speakers? Certainly, but you will sacrifice the integration, simplicity, and, of course, wireless-ness. And you’ll need to spend significant bucks for sources and for amplifiers as well. For anyone who finds the Q Active 200’s just- add-music concept alluring, I strongly recommend pursuing a serious audition.


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