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Resonessence Labs Invicta Mirus Digital-to-Analog Converter

June 6, 2014 Comments Off on Resonessence Labs Invicta Mirus Digital-to-Analog Converter

“You might come away from this review thinking that I feel that the Resonessence Labs Invicta Mirus DAC is very near perfect”

Chord Chordette Qute EX DAC Review

May 29, 2014 Comments Off on Chord Chordette Qute EX DAC Review

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“My conclusion (early and with few variables I realize) is that we are hearing the Chord’s isochronous USB receiver’s susceptibility to RF. And Rob Watts, Chord’s own designer of the DAC, agrees with me.”

Chord Hugo portable headphone Amp/Dac Review

May 13, 2014 Comments Off on Chord Hugo portable headphone Amp/Dac Review

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“Perhaps Hugo’s most satisfying application is simply plugging an iPhone 5 (via a thunderbolt-to-USB adapter) into the HD USB port and enjoying high-resolution audio on the train. So while every other commuter makes do with all manner of audio compression, your ears are being washed in a range of sonic frequencies wider than they can detect.”

Empirical Audio Overdrive SE USB DAC/Pre Review

May 7, 2014 Comments Off on Empirical Audio Overdrive SE USB DAC/Pre Review

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“I began my evaluation of the Final Drive by listening to the Overdrive SE connected with balanced cables directly to my Ayre MX-R amps. While the sound was good, I preferred the result obtained when listening to the Overdrive SE through my preamp. ”

Lampizator DSD DAC Review

May 3, 2014 Comments Off on Lampizator DSD DAC Review

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“Is the Lampi without faults? Well, no. I had to use SE interconnects. The normal consumer would probably laugh at that comment, but trying to integrate different equipment in a professional mastering room is a pain in the ass sometimes”

Matrix Digital Audio Mini-I and Mini-I Pro Review

April 30, 2014 Comments Off on Matrix Digital Audio Mini-I and Mini-I Pro Review

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“The treble is relaxed, but still present. This isn’t Mike dark or anything. Compared to the similar sounding HRT Music Streamer 2+, the Mini-I has a larger sound stage and has a smoother sound from top to bottom ?

Audiolab’s new Q-DAC Review

April 26, 2014 Comments Off on Audiolab’s new Q-DAC Review

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“This is indeed the case. All three have a mellifluous quality which lets the music flow organically with an ever so slightly warm balance.”

MERIDIAN DIRECTOR DAC Review

April 23, 2014 Comments Off on MERIDIAN DIRECTOR DAC Review

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“it makes a fine and expansive soundstage, but doesn’t have the emphasis on rhythm so enjoyed by the beat-orientated. There isn’t a judgment call to be had here, just different strokes for different folks”

AUDIOQUEST DRAGONFLY V1.2 Review

April 21, 2014 Comments Off on AUDIOQUEST DRAGONFLY V1.2 Review

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“The biggest issue I had with the DragonFly was not with its performance but with its physical implementation. I found that when plugged into a USB port on the side of my laptop and either the interconnect or headphones attached to the other end,”