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Posts by JOHAN KHOO

Falcon Acoustics LS3/5a Gold Badge – the gold standard?

January 7, 2021 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: The legendary LS3/5a monitor gets premium specs… but does it show in the sonic results?

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Accuphase E-380 integrated amp – singing with the right speakers

October 20, 2020 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Another winner from Japan’s revered hi-fi brand… but make sure you match the Accuphase E-380 right.

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Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones – leader of the pack

September 24, 2020 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Sony keeps pushing the limits with the fourth generation of its wireless WH-1000 series noise cancelling headphones.

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Portable DAC shoot-out

September 17, 2020 Written by JOHAN KHOO

NEWS: If you’re looking for a tiny DAC for your pocket, each of these three makes a good case for itself.

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Cyrus ONE Linear – superb little speakers

August 28, 2020 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Here’s a pair to add to your shopping list for compact speakers… the Cyrus ONE Linear boxes have a lot going for them.

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Cyrus ONE Cast amp – one for the money

July 28, 2020 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: The outside harks back to a past era, but inside, the Cyrus ONE Cast is very much an amp for this century.

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HiFiMan Jade II electrostatic headphones – superbly cohesive

June 3, 2020 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Electrostatic headphones are not for all seasons, but with the right music, HiFiMan’s Jade II shines.

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HiFiMAN HE1000se headphones – seven steps to Shangri-La

March 26, 2020 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Sonic heaven is the reward for those bold enough to buy into the HiFiMan HE1000se planar magnetic headphones.

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Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo – supreme streaming speakers

January 31, 2020 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: If you’re in the market for a “simple” high-end streaming system with minimal gear, the B&W Formation Duo needs your attention.

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Samsung Q90R, Q70R soundbars – ticking most boxes

October 16, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Those bound by space-saving requirements will find many things to like about these premium Samsung soundbars.

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Sony DMP-Z1 – the ultimate DAP and a conundrum

August 19, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

NEWS: Sony pulls out all the stops on its lovely DMP-Z1 player, although we have to ask – who’s the target?

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KEF LSX wireless speakers – small wonders

July 24, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Streaming wireless speakers abound in the market, but the compact KEF LSX is something special.

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Dynaudio Music 7 – room-filling sound

June 25, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: If convenience, portability and a big sound are a priority, look no further than the Dynaudio Music 7.

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Cayin N8 DAP – master of all, jack of none

May 13, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Cayin’s flagship N8 digital audio player ticks almost all the boxes…

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Dali Callisto 2C speakers – actively engaged

April 23, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: It’s the way to go… fewer components, less wiring… and Dali seems to have got most things rights on the Callisto 2C active streaming speakers.

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Sony’s in-ear maestro – the IER-M9 monitors

March 22, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: These ain’t cheap and they aren’t for everyone, but what the Sony IER-M9 in-ear monitors do, they do excellently…

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Cyrus ONE HD – one for all

March 11, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: The Cyrus ONE HD, for the price, could well be the integrated amp for all seasons… digital, analogue and wireless.

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Sony MDR-Z7M2 headphones – seventh heaven once again

January 21, 2019 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Sony does most things right again with the latest iteration of its Z7 headphones; the Z7M2s fare pretty well even against some tough competition, and in numerous settings.

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Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones – third time’s a charm

December 13, 2018 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEWS: Sony again ups its game in the realm of noise-cancelling, wireless headphones… the new WH-1000XM3 is the most refined of various iterations, and perhaps the best for the money.

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KLIAV 2018 Show – the streaming life

July 26, 2018 Written by JOHAN KHOO

NEWS: Streaming is getting to be a crucial part of home audio systems, and a number of high-resolution systems were on display, their designs ranging from futuristic to plain dowdy…

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