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T+A HA 200: High-end device with an interesting set of functions
The T+A HA 200 headphone amplifier is a high-end device and has an interesting set of functions. The device is made in a…
Stax SRM-T8000: Amplifier designed to work with Pro Type headphones
The Stax SRM-T8000 amplifier is designed to work with Pro Type headphones (a term that determines the specific polarizing voltage used). This is…
Vincent KHV-1: Hybrid (Taraistor-tube) headphone amplifier
Vincent KHV-1 is a hybrid (Taraistor-tube) headphone amplifier with a 6.3 mm mini jack connector on the front panel. The design of the…
ACMEE Magic Sound V: Portable DAC with Bluetooth
The new ACMEE Magic Sound V portable digital to analog converter and headphone amplifier is capable of decoding 32-bit/384 kHz PCM signals and native DSD256 streams . The…
Pioneer PD-50AE: SACD player that supports a wide range of media and formats
The Pioneer PD-50AE SACD player supports a wide range of media and formats, including MQA. Pioneer's extensive experience in manufacturing optical disc devices…
Magnat MC400: Stereo receiver with Network / CD / DAB / FM
Magnat MC400 is a fully equipped Internet CD receiver: FM, DAB+, CD, Phono MM, HDMI, Bluetooth, streaming services, multiroom. Network capabilities are…
HiBy R8 II: flagship Hi-Res player with Class A amplification
The HiBy company has begun accepting pre-orders for the top-end digital player R8 II , which features many interesting technical solutions. The player's chassis is made…
Norma Audio A-DAC: Original DAC from Italy
Italian company Norma Audio has announced the development of a new discrete digital-to-analog converter, A-DAC , which will be used in the company's digital sources. The…
FiiO R9: Android-based streaming DAC and headphone amplifier
After months of showing off at headphone shows, FiiO this week officially announced the R9 Android-based streaming DAC and headphone amplifier. The R9 takes the R7's vertical form…
Taiko Audio Extreme Switch: $5000 network switch
Taiko Audio continues to add infrastructure to its reference server and streamer – next up is the Taiko Audio Extreme Switch network switch model…
SMSL SU-X: Digital-to-analog converter with preamplifier function
SMSL has released a new desktop digital-to-analog converter with preamplifier function, SU -X . The DAC section of the model is built on a dual ES9039MSPRO chip from ESS…
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Astell&Kern Kann Ultra: The definition of hi-res
The highly anticipated Kann Ultra, the latest addition to Astell&Kern's renowned line of Hi-Res players, is currently undergoing testing. This model marks…
DS Audio PH-001: Cable for unlocking the capabilities of optical cartridges
DS Audio PH-001 has been released – a special proprietary cable for connecting the company's optical pickup heads. According to the company, the connector guarantees…
Shanling M30 Pro: Modular network streamer and headphone amplifier
Shanling has started selling an updated model of its top-end digital streamer and headphone amplifier M30 Pro . The main feature of the new product is…
Kuang Pai Plus 4: Portable DAC/headphone amplifier with 3 headphone outputs
Kuang Pai Plus 4 is a portable DAC/headphone amplifier based on two CS43198 chips. Notable for the presence of 3 headphone outputs – 2.5mm…
Colorfly CDA-M2: Portable DAC and headphone amplifier
Colorfly has launched the new Colorfly CDA-M2 portable digital-to -analog converter and headphone amplifier. The DAC unit in the new product is…
DIRAC helps Denon and Marantz master bass with Live Bass Control
The Dirac Live Bass Control extension, which is part of the Dirac Live room acoustics correction system, has become available to owners…
Yamaha CD-S303: High-end CD player
Inheriting many of the sound quality features of high-end CD player components, the Yamaha CD-S303 CD Player delivers sound that will satisfy…
Accuphase C-37: Uncompromising phono preamplifier
Accuphase C-37 is an uncompromising phono preamplifier that uses the latest technology and components of the highest quality level. The massive body…
Atoll HD120: digital-to-analog converter on a PCM5102 chip
The Atoll HD120 digital-to-analog converter uses the PCM5102 chip, providing signal processing accuracy up to 32-bit / 384 kHz. The device has an…
Fostex HP-A8MK2: Premium DAC based on AK4490 conversion chip
The Japanese company Fostex presents the second version of its premium DAC – Fostex HP-A8mk2 based on the new AK4490 digital-to-analog conversion…
PS Audio StellarGold Preamplifier: Fully balanced preamplifier
PS Audio is expanding the popular Stellar series of electronic components by introducing the StellarGold Preamplifier . As with all Stellar Series…
FX-Audio Tube-05: Preamp/headphone amplifier launched
FX-Audio Tube-05 is a compact device from FX-AUDIO. This desktop headphone amplifier/preamplifier is based on the use of an ECC82 (or 12AU7) tube. It is…