Eversolo Audio DMP-A8 Streaming Preamplifier Review
December 20, 2024 Comments Off on Eversolo Audio DMP-A8 Streaming Preamplifier Review
In summary, Roger writes that the DMP-A8 was “an absolute pleasure to review thanks to its solid construction, stable operation, and excellent sound quality.” This combination of qualities, and its reasonable price, earned the DMP-A8 a Reviewers’ Choice award when the review was published. But it is for its sound quality, as assessed by Roger and as corroborated by our test-bench measurements, that the DMP-A8 earned a Recommended Reference Component award this month.
HiFi Rose RS201E Review
October 31, 2024 Comments Off on HiFi Rose RS201E Review
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This quirky but talented all-in-one does an awful lot more right than it does wrong. If you need to connect vast swathes of equipment to it, the HiFi Rose might be a little limited in terms of inputs, but judged by any other metric this is a tremendously accomplished device that leverages all of the considerable promise of the company’s streaming front end and turns it into something that works very well indeed. This still might not be the most recognisable brand name currently in this category, but the virtues of this innovative little box are considerable and it deserves to be on any shortlist at the price.
Matrix Audio Element M2 $3,099 Review
October 30, 2024 Comments Off on Matrix Audio Element M2 $3,099 Review
If you have a larger library the MA Remote app also gives you the option to jump to a specific letter of the alphabet by swiping through them on the right side of your device’s screen.
Something I found very informative is that the now playing screen of the App also shows you the kbit/second, which tells you if the played file is indeed lossless or not.
Of course, Matrix also gives you further ways to use the Element M2. The most notable being Roon. I am an avid Roon user for six years or so, and any streaming DAC that comes into my home must be Roon Ready. It is such a simple integration of products that lets me control all zones at home.
On top of Roon, you can also hit up the Element M2 via Spotify and Tidal Connect. Which is also a super easy and simple process. My fiancée also is always very happy when she can use her Spotify account in our living room HiFi setup.
Apart from smart devices, you can also use the supplied remote control or the touchscreen of the Element M2. On the screen you can swipe left to access the settings menu, by swiping right you go to the shortcut page.
Electrocompaniet ECM 1 MKII Review
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Auralic Aries S1 streamer + PSU option REeivew
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Matrix Audio Element M2 $3,099 Review
October 24, 2024 Comments Off on Matrix Audio Element M2 $3,099 Review
The center of the front-panel is used by a 3.46” LCD touchscreen. Personally, I am not the biggest fan of touchscreens in HiFi. Most of the times I am sitting on my couch, roughly three meters away from the unit, when listening to music. I understand its appeal for desktop users who listen to music through headphones with the Element M2.
On the right-hand side of the front panel, you’ll find the volume knob, which gives you control over the output volume. Push it to mute the device.
Overall, the build quality of the Element M2 is very good. The design of the Element M2 is also quite modern and I’m sure many people will like it as much as I do. It’s simple, sleek and elegant.
Eversolo DMP-A8 Review
October 5, 2024 Comments Off on Eversolo DMP-A8 Review
The DMP-A8 has USB, Coaxial, optical and HDMI I²S output. The Eversolo supports Spotify and Tidal Connect, which is a big plus for me. I’m personally using Tidal Connect most of the times, but my fiancée is a Spotify head, though she admits Tidal sounds better.
Something that really caught my eye on the Eversolo, or better yet, in the Eversolo, is its resistor ladder amplification stage. Nowadays we often see R2R DAC setups, but Eversolo opted to use it as their amp stage, which is very nice! This all is just a very brief overview of what the DMP-A8 packs, and I suggest, that you check out the detailed product info on their website.
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