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Posts in category Headphones, headfi, desktop

headphone, earphones, headamps, USB DACS, personal/portable audio, desktop system reviews

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 Ananda Stealth Magnet headphones – playing fast and lively

December 29, 2022 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: The improved version of HiFiMan’s Ananda headphones, now with Stealth Magnet, has our reviewer enthralled.

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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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WH-1000XM5 – take five on Sony’s NC wireless headphones

September 6, 2022 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: There’s not much that doesn’t tick the right boxes for the Sony WH-1000XM5, although the field is getting crowded.

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Arylic A30+ network amp – the feature king

August 24, 2022 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: It’s ultra compact and cheerfully affordable, and if you value convenience over pure sound quality, the Arylic A30+ is a winner.

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Sony LinkBuds S – an oasis in the sonic chaos

July 13, 2022 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: Sony’s LinkBuds S – for the regular commuter looking for an aural haven in the noisy bustle of the city.

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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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HiFi Rose RS350 player – 21st century combo

March 9, 2022 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: There’s much competition, but the HiFi Rose RS350 does what it does well, despite missing some features.

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Sony hits a home run with the WF-1000XM4 IEMs

December 30, 2021 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: Despite some niggles, when it comes to sound quality, the Sony WF-1000XM4 IEMs have all bases covered.

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OneOdio Studio HiFi headphones — easy ones

November 26, 2021 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: You don’t need to spend too
much on headphones for enjoyment these days, as the OneOdio Studio HiFi proves.

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Cayin HA-1A mk2 head amp — being bold

October 14, 2021 Written by CHUAH WOOI YEE

REVIEW: If your head and ears crave that “tube bloom”, the Cayin HA-1A mk2 delivers it generously.

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Cyrus SoundKey — ageing gracefully

July 8, 2021 Written by J LOH

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.

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HiFiMAN HE400se headphones – as clear as the best

June 2, 2021 Written by CHUAH WOOI YEE

REVIEW: The HiFiMAN HE400se planar-magnetics may be modestly priced but they confidently punch well above their price class.

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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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Sivga/Sendy Audio Aiva headphones — delivering planar excitement

March 17, 2021 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: These Aiva planars from the Sivga family are an exciting listen, despite lacking some attributes associated with their ilk.

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Beyerdynamic 3rd Gen T1 and T5 headphones – the dynamic duo?

February 18, 2021 Written by JOHAN KHOO

REVIEW: The new Beyerdynamic cans are easier to drive than their previous iterations… but they truly shine with the best ancillaries.

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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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Sivga SV006 / SV007 headphones – premium on a budget

December 2, 2020 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: These Sivga headphones beckon seductively to those looking for something that stands out in a crowd.

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Shanling M6 Pro DAP – refined sound, premium feel

November 25, 2020 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: Looking for a portable DAP that oozes premium quality? You want the Shanling M6 Pro then…

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64 Audio tia Fourté – the Bugatti of IEMs

November 4, 2020 Written by AMMAR MARITI

REVIEW: Like a hypercar, the 64 Audio tia Fourté IEMs require careful handling to deliver sublime performance.

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