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Posts in category Digital Processors

Digital-to-analogue converters, etc

Review: EarMen Angel DAC/headamp is a poster boy for neutrality

February 24, 2023 Written by AMMAR MARITI
EarMen Angel DAC/headamp

REVIEW: Earmen’s Angel DAC/headamp aims higher, in price and performance, and it’s no letdown.

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HIFIMAN EF400 DAC/amp – perfect for the price

October 4, 2022 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: Here’s a desktop DAC/headamp that should drive anything – the HIFI EF400

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EarMen Colibri DAC/headamp – an amazing device

May 19, 2022 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: Pamper your senses on the move with the compact Colibri DAC/headamp from EarMen.

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Marantz SACD 30n, where old and new meet

January 25, 2022 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: CD, SACD, USB, NAS, streaming… the Marantz SACD 30n is guaranteed to entertain you forever. Just add amp and speakers.

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POWER to the NODE — all the hi-fi you need, from Bluesound

December 16, 2021 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: If you believe that less is more, then Bluesound’s POWERNODE (2021) should thrill your hi-fi senses.

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Bluesound NODE streamer — even better in 2021

September 29, 2021 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: Bluesound once again ups the streaming game with the 2021 iteration of its acclaimed Node.

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The Pegasus DAC, a natural smoothie

September 17, 2021 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEWS: The Pegasus DAC shares origins with a more familiar name, and it certainly doesn’t hold back on performance.

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Pro-Ject DAC Box DS2 Ultra, CD Box DS2T — past to present

September 6, 2021 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Still into CDs and player on its last legs? Pro-Ject’s CD Box could tempt you, along with its companion DAC Box.

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NAD M33 streaming amp — one box to fit all

August 16, 2021 Written by SHAIKH S.

REVIEW: If you’re looking for great sound in a convenient box, the NAD M33 should make the list… and it’s as
future-proof as can be.

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Matrix Audio Mini-i Pro 3 — a natural at all it does

April 26, 2021 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: If you’re looking for a hassle-free, all-in-one streaming solution for your hi-fi system, Matrix Audio has the answer.

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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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