REVIEW: The amplifiers of today are becoming increasingly versatile, and the Hegel H390 shows us what the laggards are lacking…
Posts in category Digital Processors
Digital-to-analogue converters, etc
Stoner Acoustics UD130 amp/DAC – on a sonic roll
REVIEW: Why stay rooted to the spot? The Stoner Acoustics UD130 makes a case for being mobile and flexible when listening to music.
Topping D30 – your first DAC
REVIEW: Small, cheap and cheerful… for the price, the Topping D30 is almost unbeatable.
BAT REX DAC – royal performance on demand
REVIEW: When nothing but the best will do and money is plentiful, the REX DAC from Balanced Audio Technology should be on your shopping list.
Cyrus ONE HD – one for all
REVIEW: The Cyrus ONE HD, for the price, could well be the integrated amp for all seasons… digital, analogue and wireless.
Denafrips Ares DAC – a worthy competitor
REVIEW: A lovely DAC from a rather oddly-named company that’s not taking the well-trodden path; Denafrips Ares may be ‘entry-level’ in price but certainly not in sound.
FiiO μBTR – Bluetooth done good and cheap
REVIEW: If you’re looking for a bargain in wireless music connectivity, FiiO offers the marvellous μBTR Bluetooth receiver… just pocket it and go.
Chord Qutest DAC – engaging sonic spectacle
REVIEW: Built like a brick, sporting cutting-edge conversion technology and taking up very little space on your desk, Chord’s Qutest DAC yet has quite a bit going for it.
Stoner Acoustics UDX DAC – toe-tapper, with a caveat or two
REVIEW: You can’t have everything perfect for the price of this Stoner Acoustics UDX DAC… but it images like no other in its range and certainly gets your toes tapping.
Cambridge Audio CXN v2 – almost perfect streamer
REVIEW: Loads of streaming and networking fun to be had from this cheerful little box of tricks from Cambridge Audio – the CXN, now in its second iteration.
Cary Audio AiOS – all in one and one for all
REVIEW: If you’re game for a stylish box that needs just a pair of speakers and a streaming account to keep you highly entertained musically, Cary Audio’s AiOS is what you need…
A ‘Stellar’ DAC from PS Audio
REVIEW: If there’s a Swiss Army knife of DACs, the PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell can stake a claim for the title…
Arcam rPlay streamer – minimalist but effective
REVIEW: If you’ve yet to dip your toes in the vast and varied world of streaming music, the Arcam rPlay offers easy entry into this realm… and at a reasonable price.
Yamaha WXC-50 streaming preamp – small wonder
REVIEW: A small preamp can do a whole lot of mighty things, as our reviewer finds out when he took this Yamaha streaming preamplifier on a test run.
Soul Note SD300 DAC/headamp – notably soulful
REVIEW: Getting to the heart and soul of the matter with this DAC/headamp/preamp one-box unit, our reviewer finds more than a few notes of interest to him.
Arcam irDAC-II – a modern digital hub
REVIEW: The pioneer of the standalone digital-to-analogue converter isn’t about to be left behind in the modern-day stakes, as Arcam proves with a new iteration of its irDAC.
HRT Music Streamer III USB DAC – third time still a charm
REVIEW: HRT continues to be great form with the latest version of its compact DACs for computer audio geeks… the Music Streamer III is value for money like few other gizmos.
Chord Mojo DAC/headamp – a game changer
REVIEW: Blown away… that’s what we were by the Chord Mojo, which we reckon is the most explosive hi-fi device that will fit in your palm, that money can buy! Respect!
BMC PureAmp, PureDAC MK2 – the right balance
REVIEW: Odd designs these B.M.C components may be, but they certainly deliver the sound in spades, leaving our hard-nosed reviewer gushing like a bride who has spotted her perfect wedding dress.
Meridian Director DAC – superlative every way
REVIEW: A little box that fits into the palm and packs as big a punch as anything in its price range… the Meridian Director DAC may be getting long in the tooth, but it sure can run with the best.