HIFIMAN Mini Shangri-La Electrostatic Headphone System Review
January 23, 2025 Comments Off on HIFIMAN Mini Shangri-La Electrostatic Headphone System Review
All headphones are analytical as they put you where the microphones are, not out in the auditorium or at a distance from the studio musicians. As a result, you will hear things that get buried on regular speakers, like people juggling with music stands or traffic outside. Even the low rumble of air conditioning and air rushing by the microphones was audible to a degree I don’t hear them on other headphones, and certainly not speakers.
I auditioned these headphones through a variety of sources, most often a FiiO M15 portable DAP which has excellent sound and can play any file format of music. I also listened while hooked up to my Eversolo DMP-A6, an excellent pre-amp streaming source, which offered me my Roon based collection of high-resolution files and CD rips. I used the analog outs to directly connect to the HIFIMAN amp. I also hooked up my trusty reel-to-reel machine for some pure analog (and a lot of well reproduced tape hiss).
iFi ZEN CAN 3 $229 Review
November 28, 2024 Comments Off on iFi ZEN CAN 3 $229 Review
The ZEN CAN 3 is iFi’s 2024 update to the ZEN CAN series. Priced at $229, this dedicated desktop amplifier features a similar Class A circuitry iFi designed for the flagship iCAN Phantom. It comes with XBass+, XSpace, Movie, and Game Modes. Unlike digital DSP adjustments, the ZEN CAN 3’s modes are done within analog circuitry, keeping sound manipulation purely analog. The amp is powerful enough for many cans and IEMs on the market, and we’ll also pair it with the ZEN DAC 3 to evaluate it in this review. Without further ado, here are the specs & highlights of the ZEN CAN 3 below.
| Topping DX9 15th Anniversary Limited Edition DAC/AMP
November 28, 2024 Comments Off on | Topping DX9 15th Anniversary Limited Edition DAC/AMP
dCS Ultimate Headphone System Review $52,950
November 24, 2024 Comments Off on dCS Ultimate Headphone System Review $52,950
Music lovers who want the best system available at any price should audition for this magnificent system. While 40K is not inexpensive, with modular components, you can write checks individually for the components and always step up listening to headphones completely. People who can write the check for the dCS mega system will be rewarded with the best listening system for headphones currently available. None better I know of, on the mark, and this system is future-proof. Every dCS component is upgradeable via firmware, making this a system that will be fresh and exciting years for years to come.
Consider the cost of an investment that will get you off the musical merry-go-round and last a lifetime. Moon Audio’s fantastic cables gave it more air and transparency, and added the final touches to start your listening session. The dCS Lina Master Clock and Bartók APEX is simply breathtaking and in my opinion is worth the money for your long-term enjoyment. A strong contender for our product of the year, I will surely miss this great system when it leaves, but I will always remember the sessions that brought joy to my soul.
FiiO SR11 $99 Review
November 20, 2024 Comments Off on FiiO SR11 $99 Review
It easily redirected all media playback, including Apple Music, Spotify, and even YouTube, through the SR11. Apple Music integration was seamless, with a signal path indicator that ensured sound played through the SR11 instead of my phone speakers.
macOS integration was equally impressive, allowing me to stream not just Apple Music and Spotify but also my FLAC collection from Foobar2000.
However, the SR11 struggled with my mesh network, causing frequent dropouts, though this issue disappeared when I switched to a single access point
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