Ikko ITM01 Zerda Review (2) – Second Opinion
Ikko ITM01 Zerda offers some nice, unique features which make it worth considering as a very inexpensive, general-purpose, entry-level dac-amp…
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All our reviews of “digital analog converters” (dac) and “amplifiers” (amp).
Apogee Groove Anniversary Edition Review
Long story short: there is some sound difference, yes. But…
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SMSL SU-6 DAC and SH-6 Headphone Amplifier/Preamp Review (1) – Bargain…
Much more than a beginner’s setup…
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Xumee USB-C DAC Dongle Review – A View From The Cheap Seats
The $13 Xumee immediately registers as a real find…
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iFi GO Blu Review – Sorprendentemente Bene
The main thing about GO Blu is that, quite simply, it sounds surprisingly good…
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Burson V6 Classic Opamp Review – Carnegie Hall
The Burson V6 Classic opamps are a valid alternative to the V6 Vivid opamps for those who prefer a leaner, wider, and better resolving sound…
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iFi hip-dac2 Review (2) – Still The Best
Hip-dac2 is quite evidently the best sub-200$ battery powered DAC/-amp on the market…
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EarMen Tradutto DAC Testbericht aus Kanada
The EarMen Tradutto is a natural sounding DAC that distinguishes itself from the competition through its minimalistic, artsy design and streamlined functionality…
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The EarMen Tradutto is a natural sounding DAC that distinguishes itself from the competition through its minimalistic, artsy design and streamlined functionality…
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Helm Bolt vs Shanling UA1 USB Dongle DAC/Amps Review – Freedom of Choice
These two single-chip dongles (Bolt: ESS9281 Pro, UA1: ESS9218 Pro) are superficially similar but quite different sounding…
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iFi Audio Hip-DAC2 Review (1) – Subtle Improvements
Holistically, the iFi Hip DAC 2 is a minor improvement over the original…
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The 1/8 Rule And The Apogee Groove – A Tech Discussion
A discussion of the 1/8 rule, generally and applied to the Apogee Groove.
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EarMen Sparrow Dongle DAC/Amp – Brief Second Opinion
Overall, I’m impressed with the EarMen Sparrow…
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