Shanling CD50 Packs DAC and Balanced Headphone Power Into a Compact CD Player
The Shanling CD50 is a compact, tray-loading CD player with a Cirrus Logic DAC, preamplifier functionality and two front-panel headphone outputs.
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The Volumio Lineo 5 Duo uses two independently regulated 5V outputs to power a pair of compatible audio components from a single…
CD-ROM PLAYER 01 Gives Used Computer Drives a New Hi-Fi Role
Studio das_POD has introduced CD-ROM PLAYER 01, a build-it-yourself CD player that places a used computer optical drive at the center of…
FiiO Invites Fans to Shape Its First Desktop Cassette Deck
FiiO has confirmed development of its first desktop cassette deck, presenting vertical and horizontal concepts for community feedback before production.
Accuphase DP-470 Combines a Refined CD Transport With an Upgraded USB DAC
Accuphase updates its disc-player range with the DP-470, combining a mechanically revised CD transport with MDS+ conversion, ANCC processing and enhanced USB…
Phasemotion LT-1000 Brings Flexible Signal Control to Hi-Fi Systems
The Phasemotion LT-1000 can boost or attenuate a music signal across five selectable settings, helping users manage sensitive amplifier volume controls while…
Shanling ET3 EVO Combines CD Transport and Network Playback
The Shanling ET3 EVO updates the company’s compact digital transport with revised power and transport circuitry while retaining broad disc, file and…
SYITREN RM1 Puts a Transparent Spin on the CD Player
Introduced through Kickstarter, the SYITREN RM1 exposes its spinning disc, optical mechanism and internal components inside a transparent acrylic enclosure.
Marantz Model 70 and CD 70: A Modern Entry System With Classic Priorities
Marantz’s Model 70 integrated amplifier and CD 70 CD player update the brand’s entry-level hi-fi formula with HDMI ARC, expanded Bluetooth, USB-A…
Shanling UA6II Packs 8 DAC Chips, OLED Display & Balanced 4.4mm Output
The Shanling UA6II combines eight Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips, a powerful 365mW balanced headphone amplifier, OLED display, DSD512, and 32-bit/768kHz playback…
Jade Audio GIGAS 1: 4.6W Balanced Headphone Amp With Pure Class AB Power
The Jade Audio GIGAS 1 is a compact Class AB headphone amplifier delivering up to 4.6W per channel, balanced 4.4mm output, dual…
Shanling EH90: Flagship R2R DAC & Headphone Amplifier with 5.2W Output
The Shanling EH90 combines a flagship PRO R2R DAC, powerful balanced headphone amplifier, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.4, and extensive digital connectivity in…
Avid Hifi Pulsus II and Pellar II: Next-Level Transparency to Analog Audio
The new Avid Hifi Pulsus II and Pellar II phono preamps deliver improved transparency, enhanced dynamics, lower noise, and support for both…
Eversolo T10: Flagship Network Transport Built for High-End Digital Audio
The Eversolo T10 flagship network transport combines OCXO clock technology, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, optical SFP connectivity, dual M.2 SSD support, EvoTune…
Canor Crius H5S: High-End Headphone Amplifier, DAC and Preamplifier in One Elegant Package
The Canor Crius H5S delivers premium headphone amplification, high-resolution DAC performance, and balanced preamp functionality with a fully discrete signal path.
miniDSP Tide16: Dirac Live ART Brings Advanced Room Correction to Home Theater
The miniDSP Tide16 AV processor now includes Dirac Live ART, Bass Control, and Room Correction. Discover how this 16-channel Dolby Atmos processor…
Riviera Audio Labs APF 01 SE: Adjustable Audiophile Phono Preamp
Riviera Audio Labs has unveiled the APF 01 SE phono preamplifier. Early images reveal extensive MM and MC cartridge adjustment options and…
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IsoTek celebrates 25 years with the flagship V5 Genesis power regenerator and V5 Super Titan conditioner. Discover how these high-end power solutions…
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Astell&Kern introduces the SP4000T, a flagship Android 15 music player with four vacuum tubes, alongside the new Clarus tribrid in-ear monitors featuring…
Gold Note DS-5.2: Roon Ready Streaming, DAC and Headphone Amp in a Compact Italian Design
Gold Note unveils the DS-5.2, a compact high-end streamer, DAC, preamplifier and headphone amplifier with Roon Ready support, Qobuz Connect, HDMI eARC…
Ideon Audio Nous: A New High-End Streamer, DAC and Preamp for Audiophiles
Ideon Audio Nous Debuts at High End Vienna 2026 With Streaming, DAC and Preamp in One Audiophile Hub