Shure KSE1200 Electrostatic Earbuds $2,000 – Hands-On Review
August 26, 2018 Comments Off on Shure KSE1200 Electrostatic Earbuds $2,000 – Hands-On Review
IFI AUDIO XDSD REVIEW
August 2, 2018 Comments Off on IFI AUDIO XDSD REVIEW
“The musicality and staging depth can also be enhanced using the XBass+ which nicely targets 100Hz and below to deliver more power and impact. I tend to prefer that approach and more often than not I keep XBass+ on along with the 3D+. You definitely will hear more low-end body around 60Hz to 100Hz and a touch more warmth but nothing that is overly dominant or bleeds into the mids.”

CanJam London 2018 First Look – Video
July 18, 2018 Comments Off on CanJam London 2018 First Look – Video
CHORD ELECTRONICS POLY MUSIC STREAMER / PLAYER REVIEW
May 9, 2018 Comments Off on CHORD ELECTRONICS POLY MUSIC STREAMER / PLAYER REVIEW
“The Chord Mojo is already one of the strongest contenders in the portable audio arena. The addition of the Poly supercharges the Mojo and what was already a hugely versatile piece of equipment.I’m told there are a few tweaks in the software roadmap that I am personally looking forward to, but overall this is a worthy and essential upgrade for your Mojo.

iFi Nano iDSD Black Label portable DAC Review – Video
May 3, 2018 Comments Off on iFi Nano iDSD Black Label portable DAC Review – Video
WORLD FIRST STAX SRM-D10 PORTABLE DAC/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
April 30, 2018 Comments Off on WORLD FIRST STAX SRM-D10 PORTABLE DAC/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
“The D10’s ESS ES9018 DAC is no slouch. It uses TI OPA1642 ultra-low distortion op amp to get that delicate bit stream to where it wants to go without a hint of loss.
Stax has also given the D10 an impeccable high voltage amplifier, so you get perfect high frequencies and consistent top-shelf sound. Internally the D10 sports audiophile grade components in every nook and cranny of its sleek aluminium housing.”

Fiio Q5 Review
April 12, 2018 Comments Off on Fiio Q5 Review
“The Bluetooth feature is undoubtedly a highlight of the Q5, one of the first devices I’ve seen to implement this method of connectivity and easily the best sounding. Once powered on, holding the play/pause button on the left side enters BT mode, signified by a blue pulsar light. The Q5 pairs just like any BT device and delivered impressive range similar to an over-ear headphone and hugely improved over Fiio’s BTR1. I experienced no cut-outs at all, phone in hand, Q5 pocketed, even within the city at peak hour. What surprises most is the quality of that audio. Where I had previously assumed Bluetooth to be the most limiting factor of wireless gear, the Q5 disproves a lot of my beliefs, demonstrating that there is hope after all.”

Chord Poly Review
April 8, 2018 Comments Off on Chord Poly Review
“Can you see where we’re headed? The Chord Mojo-Poly is battery powered. It can play music from a microSD card. Instead of playback control coming from a touch screen, our wifi-direct-connected smartphone does the talking. iPhone users wanting to dig into offline Spotify or Tidal content get the bonus benefit of Airplay. In other words, Mojo-Poly is a DAP without a screen or customised (read: functionally hamstrung) operating system, its control revolving around the smartphone, no USB cable required.”

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