Digital-to-analog converters and streamers are the fastest growing segment of Hi-Fi and High End technology. Fans of good sound can be pleased – these devices have made a quantum leap in terms of playback quality in recent years. All the more interesting will be the editors’ summing up of the results of 2024 and our […] More
iBasso has launched the new portable digital player DX260 , the DAC unit of which is built on flagship chips from Cirrus Logic . The applied matrix of eight CS43198 chips made it possible to achieve excellent dynamic range and record low distortion and signal-to-noise ratio. The use of the new FPGA-MASTER2.0 algorithm ensures coordinated operation of the clock generator and FIR filter. The […] More
One of the highlights of CES every year is Panasonic’s unveiling of its latest flagship OLED TV. These kits always have the most modern equipment. As we recall, Panasonic produced advanced heatsinks at a time when other brands were using models with reduced brightness. The 2024 Panasonic TX-65Z95A, TX-55Z95A and Panasonic TX-77Z93A flagship TVs feature the latest […] More
If you are one of those who are still interested in the most classic physical formats of music, you can still find models in stores that combine the traditional with the new trends in the audio market. Of course, if you want to enjoy the best features you will have to spend more than normal and this is […] More
CMA audio GmbH has released two headphone amplifiers, Violectric HPA V202 and Violectric HPA V222, under its Violectric brand. Violectric HPA V202 and Violectric HPA V222 – a pair of “brothers”, similar product names and their design. The difference is that the Violectric HPA V202 is designed for unbalanced headphones, while the Violectric HPA V222 is designed […] More
HiBy RS6 is a new player with an R2R DAC, an 8-core Snapdragon 660 processor running Android 9 OS. Characteristics: CPU Snapdragon 660 GPU Adreno 512 Display size 5″ Display type IPS Resolution 1920*1080 Battery capacity 4500 mAh Body material: copper Wi-Fi supports 2.4 and 5 GHz Weight approximately 315 g Dimensions 130 73 15 mm Price: […] More
A full or integrated amplifier, when both a power amplifier and a preamp are combined in one device, is the most popular product on the Hi-Fi electronics market. In most cases, a DAC is also added to such a component, so the user only has to add speakers – and the installation is ready. Today […] More
GUSTARD has started selling a new model of the H26 desktop headphone amplifier , made using a fully symmetrical circuit. Eight pairs of selected transistors operate in the output stage; the pre-amplifier section includes two LME49720 op-amps . The volume control is made on a resistive matrix, while the power amplifier can be completely turned off, which allows the model to work […] More
Five years ago, it seemed that the CD format would irrevocably sink into oblivion – in terms of sound quality, vinyl overtook it, and the streaming capabilities were an order of magnitude superior to “aluminum circles” in terms of ergonomics. However, in 2023, it became clear that the CD just wasn’t ready to give up. […] More
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 metal case, on the aluminum front panel of which there are analog dial indicators and a high-contrast display, which displays all the information about the operating modes of the amplifier. T+A HA 200 […] More
The Stax SRM-T8000 amplifier is designed to work with Pro Type headphones (a term that determines the specific polarizing voltage used). This is worth paying attention to – older Normal Type models are not compatible with this amplifier. However, such headphones have not been produced for a very long time. On the left side of the facade there […] More
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 amplifier is non-standard; the amplifier is made in a vertical design. A special viewing window allows you to admire the enchanting glow of two working lamps (12AX7B). The brightness of the backlight can be adjusted […] More
