REVIEW: Sony keeps pushing the limits with the fourth generation of its wireless WH-1000 series noise cancelling headphones.
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Portable DAC shoot-out
NEWS: If you’re looking for a tiny DAC for your pocket, each of these three makes a good case for itself.
Arylic S50 Pro, S10 – fuss-free streaming on a budget
REVIEW: Looking to add streaming capabilities to your staid wired set-up, without hurting your wallet? These Arylic units are calling…
EarMen Donald DAC – quacking bang-for-buck
REVIEW: A play of the name aside, this ridiculously-priced DAC is cracking value for one’s money…
HiFiMan Jade II electrostatic headphones – superbly cohesive
REVIEW: Electrostatic headphones are not for all seasons, but with the right music, HiFiMan’s Jade II shines.
Denon PMA-150H – for all your digital needs
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!
EarMen TR-Amp – room to improve, but lovely mids
REVIEW: The wonderful thing about headfi is that equipment is sprouting from all corners of the world… like this EarMen TR-Amp.
HiFiMAN HE1000se headphones – seven steps to Shangri-La
REVIEW: Sonic heaven is the reward for those bold enough to buy into the HiFiMan HE1000se planar magnetic headphones.
xDuoo TA-03S DAC/headamp – like a creamy mid-afternoon coffee
REVIEW: A cosy cafe, a cuppa flat white, mid-afternoon lethargy and some tubes… our millennial reviewer unsurprisingly makes the connection.
HiFiMAN Ananda headphones – planar-magnetic magic
REVIEW: HiFiMAN comes out with another planar-magnetic winner in the Ananda headphones.
HiFiMAN Arya headphones – a noble seduction
REVIEW: These Hifiman Arya headphones aren’t cheap, but with the right muscle, they will stoke your senses like no other cans can…
Sony strikes gold with the WF-1000XM3 earbuds
REVIEW: Sony’s WF-1000XM3 could well be the true wireless earbuds to beat all competition at the price.
Hifiman Sundara headphones – staying with the house sound
REVIEW: Hifiman does planar magnetic “cheap” with the Sundara… the house sound could be a matter of acquired taste, though.
Hifiman TWS600 wireless earphones – staying out of the way
REVIEW: Hifiman’s first true wireless earphones, the TWS600, takes on a tough task in a competitive market.
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.
Sony DMP-Z1 – the ultimate DAP and a conundrum
NEWS: Sony pulls out all the stops on its lovely DMP-Z1 player, although we have to ask – who’s the target?
Topping D30 – your first DAC
REVIEW: Small, cheap and cheerful… for the price, the Topping D30 is almost unbeatable.
Audioengine A2+ speakers – dynamite desktop duo
REVIEW: Tiny they may be, but these Audioengine speakers pack a mighty punch.
Cayin N8 DAP – master of all, jack of none
REVIEW: Cayin’s flagship N8 digital audio player ticks almost all the boxes…
Cayin N5iiS – a portable powerhouse player
REVIEW: If sound quality is everything to you, the Cayin N5iiS player is a tempting proposition… even if the user experience is less glamorous.