Astell & Kern Kann $1,000 Review
January 25, 2018 Comments Off on Astell & Kern Kann $1,000 Review
“The Kann’s only downside is its somewhat bulky shape, though the Kann’s big draws are its abundant power and high-resolution capabilities which really bloom with the very best headphones. If you have a high-end set, the Astell & Kern Kann deserves serious consideration.”
Sony NW-ZX300 Review
January 21, 2018 Comments Off on Sony NW-ZX300 Review
“This is a Sony very much in the manner of its personal music players we’ve had the pleasure of testing, but that brings with it the same Sony shortfalls. Were the NW-ZX300 to match its clarity with equally opulent dynamic punch it would be a shoe-in for an Award, but again this is where it misses the mark.”
ACOUSTIC RESEARCH AR-M2 $1,000 REVIEW
January 19, 2018 Comments Off on ACOUSTIC RESEARCH AR-M2 $1,000 REVIEW
“I only have my trusty Vorzuge Pure ii amp for reference but what I hear is just what you’d expect to hear from such an honest and milky sounding amp. I have plugged my Pure ii into a few devices with some adverse effects. This is not the case with the AR-M2. It’s exactly how it should be. Everything that holds true for the character of the Pure ii the sound is simply there without any mess or sudden schizophrenic changes.”
Cayin N5ii Review
January 17, 2018 Comments Off on Cayin N5ii Review
“The soundstage of the new Cayin is exceptionally wide. One of the biggest I have on-hand. And it illustrates depth better than any of the lower-budget gear I’ve tried. Dynamism is remarkable, as well. This is a lively f**ker and will immediately engage you. What really separates the N5ii from the pack, though, is its gift for natural, clear, high resolution audio. There are DAPs which do one or two of those three things better, but Cayin manages them all, and on a level of proficiency you have no right to expect at this price point.”
ACOUSTIC RESEARCH AR-M2 REVIEW
January 13, 2018 Comments Off on ACOUSTIC RESEARCH AR-M2 REVIEW
“The use of a Class A headphone amplifier means the player has some serious power to give and is capable of driving about anything you are able to throw at it, however, this comes at a cost meaning the noise floor isn’t pitch black with sensitive earphones.”
Cayin i5 Review
December 23, 2017 Comments Off on Cayin i5 Review
“Cayin i5: The i5 user interface looks a lot like that of the N5ii but that last one has some more option. Versatility and user wise these DAPs are very much alike but the new N5ii is the easiest to use. Its jacket fits better, the volume dial is smoother and the smaller and lighter N5ii just is easier to work in your hand. The screen on the i5 is somewhat nicer though as the N5ii’s screen has a more blue color. Sound wise I find the i5 to have a noisier background but the i5 still sounds really good. To me the N5ii and i5 are very close to each other and the biggest different is in the mids (layering) and the vocals. The voices are a tad softer from the N5ii where they have a sharper edge from the i5, making them sound more forward. In general I also find the N5ii is the better balanced one, where the i5 has the tendency to put the upper mids and treble more upfront. But these are very close to each other, there’s no night and day difference.”
Top 5 Audio Smartphones of 2017 – Video
December 17, 2017 Comments Off on Top 5 Audio Smartphones of 2017 – Video
How to Use Bluetooth AptX HD on the OnePlus 5T for a Hi-Res Listening Experience
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on How to Use Bluetooth AptX HD on the OnePlus 5T for a Hi-Res Listening Experience
‘You’ve got your OnePlus 5T, and the right pair of Bluetooth headphones all ready to go. Now, we need to prepare and then pair them together. Here are the stages you need to follow:
First, open Settings and scroll down to Advanced. Tap to open and look for the Bluetooth Audio Codec option at the bottom of the page. Tap it and select AptX HD in the menu that appears.
Once you’ve activated it, go back to the Bluetooth settings and pair your smartphone with the headphones. Tap Bluetooth and make sure it’s switched on using the slider at the top of the menu page. Ensure your headphones are also turned on and in Bluetooth pairing mode”
ONKYO DP-S1 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER REVIEW
December 3, 2017 Comments Off on ONKYO DP-S1 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER REVIEW
“The DAP market is an odd one. Its heyday was in the time before iPhones, but then it was all about the iPod. It’s an inherently audiophile device now, as everyone else uses their phone. This probably limits the pool and the number of sales, but this is a shame because what they do is make music sound very, very good, indeed. Couple the Onkyo DP-S1 with a good pair of Custom fit In-Ear Monitors (especially if you swap the cable for a balanced one) and you are in for a musical treat. Beg, borrow, or Rubato one today!”
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