REVIEW: There’s a steep price to pay for the great stuff, the Vision Ears’ VE8 IEMs amply prove it.
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Review: EarMen ST-Amp – balancing price and performance
REVIEW: Not too many frills, but the EarMen ST-Amp is a solid performer for listening up close and personal.
Review: EarMen Angel DAC/headamp is a poster boy for neutrality
REVIEW: Earmen’s Angel DAC/headamp aims higher, in price and performance, and it’s no letdown.
HiFiMan Ananda Stealth Magnet headphones – playing fast and lively
REVIEW: The improved version of HiFiMan’s Ananda headphones, now with Stealth Magnet, has our reviewer enthralled.
HIFIMAN EF400 DAC/amp – perfect for the price
REVIEW: Here’s a desktop DAC/headamp that should drive anything – the HIFI EF400
WH-1000XM5 – take five on Sony’s NC wireless headphones
REVIEW: There’s not much that doesn’t tick the right boxes for the Sony WH-1000XM5, although the field is getting crowded.
Arylic A30+ network amp – the feature king
REVIEW: It’s ultra compact and cheerfully affordable, and if you value convenience over pure sound quality, the Arylic A30+ is a winner.
Sony LinkBuds S – an oasis in the sonic chaos
REVIEW: Sony’s LinkBuds S – for the regular commuter looking for an aural haven in the noisy bustle of the city.
EarMen Colibri DAC/headamp – an amazing device
REVIEW: Pamper your senses on the move with the compact Colibri DAC/headamp from EarMen.
HiFi Rose RS350 player – 21st century combo
REVIEW: There’s much competition, but the HiFi Rose RS350 does what it does well, despite missing some features.
Sony hits a home run with the WF-1000XM4 IEMs
REVIEW: Despite some niggles, when it comes to sound quality, the Sony WF-1000XM4 IEMs have all bases covered.
OneOdio Studio HiFi headphones — easy ones
REVIEW: You don’t need to spend too
much on headphones for enjoyment these days, as the OneOdio Studio HiFi proves.
Cayin HA-1A mk2 head amp — being bold
REVIEW: If your head and ears crave that “tube bloom”, the Cayin HA-1A mk2 delivers it generously.
Cyrus SoundKey — ageing gracefully
REVIEW: The Cyrus SoundKey USB DAC/amp may be a bit behind in features now, but it certainly doesn’t hold back in sonic performance.
HiFiMAN HE400se headphones – as clear as the best
REVIEW: The HiFiMAN HE400se planar-magnetics may be modestly priced but they confidently punch well above their price class.
Matrix Audio Mini-i Pro 3 — a natural at all it does
REVIEW: If you’re looking for a hassle-free, all-in-one streaming solution for your hi-fi system, Matrix Audio has the answer.
Sivga/Sendy Audio Aiva headphones — delivering planar excitement
REVIEW: These Aiva planars from the Sivga family are an exciting listen, despite lacking some attributes associated with their ilk.
Beyerdynamic 3rd Gen T1 and T5 headphones – the dynamic duo?
REVIEW: The new Beyerdynamic cans are easier to drive than their previous iterations… but they truly shine with the best ancillaries.
EarMen’s USB DAC/amp soars like an Eagle
REVIEW: Small birds can fly high, as EarMen’s Eagle USB DAC/preamp/headamp proves…
Sivga SV006 / SV007 headphones – premium on a budget
REVIEW: These Sivga headphones beckon seductively to those looking for something that stands out in a crowd.