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Posts in category Digital Processors

Digital-to-analogue converters, etc

EarMen’s USB DAC/amp soars like an Eagle

January 21, 2021 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Small birds can fly high, as EarMen’s Eagle USB DAC/preamp/headamp proves…

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Leak Stereo 130 amp, CDT transport – old name, new sound

January 14, 2021 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: Name and looks aside, there’s nothing retro about the revived Leak brand, as this amp and transport prove.

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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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Arylic S50 Pro, S10 – fuss-free streaming on a budget

August 6, 2020 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Looking to add streaming capabilities to your staid wired set-up, without hurting your wallet? These Arylic units are calling…

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EarMen Donald DAC – quacking bang-for-buck

June 24, 2020 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: A play of the name aside, this ridiculously-priced DAC is cracking value for one’s money…

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Denon PMA-150H – for all your digital needs

May 27, 2020 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Digital devices can be a headache to set up, but getting Denon’s PMA-150H going is a breeze… and it sounds fab, too!

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EarMen TR-Amp – room to improve, but lovely mids

April 24, 2020 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: The wonderful thing about headfi is that equipment is sprouting from all corners of the world… like this EarMen TR-Amp.

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xDuoo TA-03S DAC/headamp – like a creamy mid-afternoon coffee

March 5, 2020 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: A cosy cafe, a cuppa flat white, mid-afternoon lethargy and some tubes… our millennial reviewer unsurprisingly makes the connection.

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Hegel H390 amplifier and more – Norwegian good

December 24, 2019 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: The amplifiers of today are becoming increasingly versatile, and the Hegel H390 shows us what the laggards are lacking…

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Stoner Acoustics UD130 amp/DAC – on a sonic roll

September 20, 2019 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: Why stay rooted to the spot? The Stoner Acoustics UD130 makes a case for being mobile and flexible when listening to music.

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Topping D30 – your first DAC

July 19, 2019 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: Small, cheap and cheerful… for the price, the Topping D30 is almost unbeatable.

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BAT REX DAC – royal performance on demand

June 13, 2019 Written by J LOH

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.

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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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Denafrips Ares DAC – a worthy competitor

January 15, 2019 Written by AMMAR MARITI

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.

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FiiO μBTR – Bluetooth done good and cheap

December 25, 2018 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: If you’re looking for a bargain in wireless music connectivity, FiiO offers the marvellous μBTR Bluetooth receiver… just pocket it and go.

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Chord Qutest DAC – engaging sonic spectacle

October 7, 2018 Written by AMMAR MARITI

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.

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Stoner Acoustics UDX DAC – toe-tapper, with a caveat or two

September 14, 2018 Written by AMMAR MARITI

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.

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Cambridge Audio CXN v2 – almost perfect streamer

June 21, 2018 Written by JOHAN KHOO

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.

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Cary Audio AiOS – all in one and one for all

April 9, 2018 Written by JOHAN KHOO

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…

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A ‘Stellar’ DAC from PS Audio

December 27, 2017 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: If there’s a Swiss Army knife of DACs, the PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell can stake a claim for the title…

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