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  • Atoll MD100
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    Atoll MD100: Reliable, high-precision CD player

    The Atoll MD100 is part of the company’s MINI LINE series of small-sized audio components and is equipped with a reliable, high-precision CD transport developed by TEAC, which can play regular CDs, as well as CD-R/CD-RW and MP3 files recorded on them . Atoll MD100 received a neat compact body (MIDI format) with four anti-vibration […] More

  • Mark Levinson No. 519
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    Mark Levinson No. 519: CD player with ultimate streaming capabilities

    One of the most respected manufacturers of high-end technology introduces a CD player with ultimate streaming capabilities. Ethernet – Wi-Fi, UPnP, USB, and even Bluetooth aptX – Mark Levinson No. 519. The CD transport is equipped with a slot loader, the general circuit solutions fit into the Mark Levinson Pure Path concept. The device is […] More

  • Gold Note DS-10
    in DAC, Hi-fi

    Gold Note DS-10: High-quality DAC and streamer combined

    Meet the most versatile DAC on the market, which also includes a high-quality streamer, an all-analog line preamp, a high-quality headphone amplifier and Bluetooth 5.0 support – that’s how the announcement of the new Gold Note DS-10 began, sent out by the manufacturer. According to the manufacturer, the new Gold Note DS-10 is designed to […] More

  • Weiss Helios
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    Weiss Helios: New flagship DA converter sets a new standard

    The Helios represents the pinnacle of digital-to-analog conversion technology from Swiss company Weiss Engineering. This flagship DAC features an eight-channel design with four DACs per channel, complemented by proprietary DSP algorithms and high-end analog components. With an emphasis on uncompromising quality, the Helios sets a new standard in digital audio conversion. Weiss Helios: made according […] More

  • iBasso D16 Taipan
    in DAC, Hi-fi

    iBasso D16 Taipan: Portable and discrete DAC

    iBasso D16 is a DAC using the developed iBasso FPGA-Master 2.0 as the core and 16 sets of cascaded 8E PWM DACs, for a total of 128 PWM DACs (discrete) for a 1-bit DAC. The measured THD+N ratio is 0.0001%, which is the best among modern portable discrete DACs. The amplifier section is a super Class A transistor […] More

  • iBasso PB5 Osprey iBasso PB5 Osprey
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    iBasso PB5 Osprey: Headphone amplifier using Korg Nutube 6P1 tubes

    The iBasso PB5 Osprey is a new portable headphone amplifier powered by miniature Japanese Nutube 6P1 tubes from Korg. TWO NUTUBE 6P1 TUBE TUBE Manufactured by KORG and Noritake, the 6th Generation Nutube operates exactly like conventional triode vacuum tubes and produces the same characteristic rich overtones that are loved in triode tubes. Voltage amplification is achieved […] More

  • Onkyo C-755
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    Onkyo C-755: High Precision CD player with DAC and VLSC filtering

    The Onkyo C-755 CD player has three main components – firstly, a rigid flat body, 1.6 mm thick, combined with a durable aluminum front panel, which virtually eliminates vibration. Secondly, a custom massive EI transformer and large audio grade capacitors for voltage stabilization. It also significantly improves the soundstage. Third, it has high quality DAC, […] More

  • Benchmark HPA4
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    Benchmark HPA4: Headphone amplifier with THX AAA 888

    The Benchmark HPA4 headphone preamp/amplifier is based on the proprietary line-out amplifier and THX’s THX-888 AAA™ (Achromatic Audio Amplifier) ​​headphone amplifier technology. The same technology is used in the AHB2 power amplifier. This technology achieves exceptional measurement levels with very low noise and distortion with near-perfect linearity. This headphone preamp/amplifier also features high power output, making it compatible with most […] More

  • HiFiMAN EF500
    in DAC, Hi-fi

    HiFiMAN EF500: High-precision DAC and headphone amplifier

    HiFiMAN is known mainly for its on-ear planar headphones such as the Sundara and Arya . They have released several desktop amps in the past, such as the EF600. Now HiFiMAN is expanding this line with two new devices: EF500 and EF499. These DACs/amplifiers are entry-level products: the EF500 costs $459 and the EF499 costs $299.   HiFiMAN EF500​ The […] More

  • HiFiMAN EF499
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    HiFiMAN EF499: Entry-level DAC and headphone amplifier

    HiFiMAN is known mainly for its on-ear planar headphones such as the Sundara and Arya . They have released several desktop amps in the past, such as the EF600. Now HiFiMAN is expanding this line with two new devices: EF500 and EF499. These DACs/amplifiers are entry-level products: the EF500 costs $459 and the EF499 costs $299.   HiFiMAN EF499​ The HiFiMAN EF499 […] More

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