ROSE RS250A: A true audiophile network player
The Rose HiFi RS250A combines versatility and high performance thanks to a high-end DAC and an optimized power stage. A gem of…
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Author: Marcus Carlsen
Marcus Carlsen is an avid audiophile with a deep passion for hi-fi systems, high-end headphones, and premium speakers. Marcus constantly explores the latest audio technologies and equipment, from precision-engineered speakers to the finest headphones.
SMSL C100: Compact and affordable DAC
The SMSL C100 is a compact and affordable DAC, but with the same attention paid to the brand's more expensive models. Its components are…
Trettitre T-LP8: Vinyl turntable with Bluetooth 5.0
140 years after its invention, the gramophone may seem like a relic to many, but it still dominates the audiophile community with…
Douk Audio T3 Plus: Tube MM/MC phono stage with headphone output
Douk Audio T3 Plus can be used as MM/MC phono stage, tube audio preamp and headphone amplifier, powerful features in mini size, specially…
Holo Audio RED: Premium network player and digital interface
Holo Audio introduces RED , a premium network player and digital interface. Beneath the rugged exterior is a powerful and versatile device that can transform a…
QLS QU02: High-quality USB – SPDIF and I2S digital interface
QU02 from Quloos is a high-quality USB – SPDIF and I2S digital interface that uses only high-end components to ensure the most transparent and accurate…
Topping E70V: Exceptional sound with clever and practical features
With the E70 Velvet, Topping offers a new version of the excellent E70 DAC, equipped with AKM's new high-end AK4499EX D/A conversion chip. Otherwise, it builds on…
Campfire Audio Black Star: Hybrid headphones in a discreet design
Campfire Audio has released 1DD+3BA Black Star hybrid headphones in a discreet design. Beneath this cabinet lies a powerful 10mm dynamic driver that delivers rich, velvety…
Audalytic AH90: Affordable DAC that offers superior decoding
The Audalytic AH90 is a DAC that offers superior decoding performance and accurate audio reproduction thanks to its carefully crafted design. At the same…
SMSL PL200: CD player with Bluetooth and DAC
SMSL PL200 is a new high-end CD player with vertical loading of discs. Can also be used as a DAC and Bluetooth receiver. The…
EverSolo DMP-A8: Versatile streamer and DAC
Eversolo has released the new DMP-A8 , a network player and DAC of the highest quality and incredible versatility . A true centerpiece of a modern hi-fi…
AUDIO-GD R-28 NOS: R2R DAC preamp/headphone amplifier
The R28 Audio-GD is a unit of rare versatility, combining the high-quality R-2R DAC, discreet balanced preamp, and high-precision headphone amplifier into one…
Altiat CAL.1H Mystique Edition: Top on-ear headphones from India
Mumbai-based Indian headphone manufacturer Altiat has unveiled its flagship over-ear model CAL .1 H in an exclusive Mystique Edition . Altiat's CAL.1H over-ear headphones are offered in a King Emerald finish , achieved using a…
Fostex TH616: Limited edition headphones in honor of the company’s 50th anniversary
The Fostex TH616 are open-back over-ear headphones made in Japan to celebrate Fostex's 50th anniversary. The earcups are carved from solid walnut wood. Open…
9.0/10
iBasso DC04Pro: Offers a wide stage, detail and balance
It so happened that in two months, out of four of my reviews, three were devoted to the topic of USB dongles…
SMSL DO300EX: DAC and headphone amplifier with Bluetooth
SMSL DO300EX is a new powerful high quality DAC/headphone amplifier. It uses such high-quality components as the AK4499EX DAC chip coupled with the AK4191…
JDS Labs has updated the Atom series components
American HiFi brand JDS Labs presented the second generation of components in the budget Atom series – the external DAC Atom DAC 2 and the headphone amplifier Atom Amp…
9.5/10
FiiO FH11: Absolute balance
Hybrid headphones from FiiO have always been one of the most changing and renewing lines of the company. Starting with the legendary FiiO F9,…
SMSL DO400: DAC and headphone amplifier with Bluetooth
SMSL has introduced the DO400 , a powerful , high-quality DAC/headphone amplifier. It includes high-quality components such as the latest ESS ES9039MSPro chip, XMOS XU316 USB interface,…
Topping D70 PRO OCTO: DAC with Bluetooth aptX-Adaptive and much more
The D70 Pro OCTO Topping DAC has all the advantages of a high-end audio product. Featuring high-performance ICs (8x CS43198), ultra-low clock jitter, latest-generation…
Shanling CA80: CD receiver on ES9219MQ with output up to 100W
Shanling has announced the CA80 CD receiver . Its DAC is built on the ESS ES9219MQ chip. The device supports Bluetooth: BT 5.0, and its speaker output…
Shanling EH3: Compact DAC/headphone amplifier
Shanling has announced the EH3 desktop DAC/headphone amplifier . Powered by ESS ES9039SPRO 8-channel DAC chip. ESS ES9039SPRO 8-Channel DAC Introducing the Shanling EH3 desktop DAC/AMP,…
SMSL PS100: Affordable and high-performance DAC
The SMSL PS100 is an affordable, high-performance, and incredibly versatile DAC. Despite its small size, the PS100 uses quality components and the proven ESS…
WiiM Pro Plus: Absolute audiophile streamer
WiiM Pro Plus is a compact, extremely versatile and high-performance audiophile streamer that turns your average audio system into a networked system. It opens…