Oriolus is a famous Japanese brand of HiFi audio equipment. They have an extensive catalog of HiFi audio products, specializing in portable devices such as headphones, players and amplifiers. They announced their new flagship digital audio player, the Oriolus DPS-L2. This is a high-end digital audio player with a retro design and the classic appearance of a […] More
The FiiO M17 player was featured at the iF Design Award 2021 competition . This came as a big surprise. This article contains all the known information for today. The M17 project began back in 2019 and was expected to be announced at the end of 2020. But due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the development process was put on hold […] More
Shanling M3X is the latest portable player from the company. Built on the same platform as the previous three Android player models, this time it is aimed at the more affordable end of the market, with a slightly less focus on the most demanding DAC chipsets and the most powerful amplifiers. The M3X was designed as a smaller […] More
HiBy R2 is an entry-level digital HiFi audio player. Powered by the ideal audiophile operating system HiByOS on the Linux platform, R2 is the first HiBy product to include dual microphones for use as an audio recording device. Streaming, Internet radio and e-book functions are also supported. Uses an all-new zinc alloy chassis for a sleek, slim body. Small, […] More
Following the tremendous success of the Shanling M6 and Shanling M6 Pro, Shanling has unveiled its new reference-level digital audio player, the Shanling M8. The M6/M6 Pro has been their mid-range offering for quite some time now, and now it’s time to announce the release of an updated player. Shanling M8 is a high-end flagship portable audio […] More
The world’s first multi-dac player, Astell&Kern A&futura SE200, has been presented . The SE200 is the first DAP to use DACs from two different manufacturers, ESS and AKM, in a single device. Independent amplifiers complement each DAC. Features and characteristics of Astell&Kern SE200: DACs: AKM AK4499EQ + ESS ES9068AS x 2 eight core processor Support 32bit/384kHz, DSD256 5 inches […] More
The key differences between the Shanling M6 and M6 Pro are that the Shanling M6 is equipped with an AK4495EQ DAC, while the heart of the M6 Pro is the AK4497EQ, an upgraded DAC that supports cleaner decoding with more detailed information extraction compared to the previous generation. Main features and specifications of Shanling M6 […] More
The M15 is FiiO ‘s latest portable music player that uses Asahi Kasei Microdevices’ (AKM) latest flagship DAC chip, the AK4499EQ. The new flagship player is equipped with two AK4499EQ DAC chips in True Balanced Configuration to provide better sound quality. The M15 is the first FiiO player to feature a 4-channel current amplification circuit, powered by a multi-channel […] More
Since the launch of the first Astell&Kern product in 2012, they have always strived to bring uncompromising audio to music lovers. Never forget the Astell&Kern motto, ensuring that the sound is as close as possible to the original studio recording. Looking back over the last seven years, Astell&Kern wanted to combine the analog sensibility of […] More
FiiO has announced the CP13 cassette player, which will most likely go on sale before the New Year. At the moment there are a little more details than nothing, but we couldn’t help but share this news. We all understand that FiiO most likely has the chance to make a decent product at a price […] More
The Sony TA-AN1000 receiver presents itself as an intriguing option that deserves attention. This device, manufactured by the renowned brand Sony , has captured the attention of audio enthusiasts thanks to its innovative features and advanced design. It is at the forefront of audio technology, offering superior performance without compromise. Its presence in the market highlights the dedication to excellence in sound […] More
TempoTec has released a new player V3 , powered by two AK4493SEQ chips from AKM. FPGA-Based Digital Circuit Professional FPGA digital technology combined with a custom dual-crystal oscillator with high precision and low phase noise provides a high-quality digital source for the system. High Quality and Powerful Headphone Amplifier Adopts high precision 4 sets and 8 headphone amplifier […] More
