REVIEW: How noiseless is noiseless when you have a pair of cans on and a thunderstorm is raging outside? Our reviewer runs a pair of Sony MDR-1000X headphones through some tough tests…
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Soul Note SD300 DAC/headamp – notably soulful
REVIEW: Getting to the heart and soul of the matter with this DAC/headamp/preamp one-box unit, our reviewer finds more than a few notes of interest to him.
USB Disruptor power supply, DaBigGenius USB cable – improved perce...
REVIEW: You can wax lyrical over small things, as our reviewer proves with his dissertation on the benefits of the USB Disruptor power supply, which obviously impressed him no end.
Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies headamp/DAC – glowingly musical
REVIEW: There’s something intimate about the glow of tubes in a darkened room… add headphones and mood music, and the Fireflies amp/DAC from Woo Audio will transport you to amazing realms.
Arcam irDAC-II – a modern digital hub
REVIEW: The pioneer of the standalone digital-to-analogue converter isn’t about to be left behind in the modern-day stakes, as Arcam proves with a new iteration of its irDAC.
Dali Zensor 1 AX active speakers – no-fuss sonic upgrade
REVIEW: If you like to keep it simple and involve minimal wires, but demand more than just average sonics, the Dali Zensor 1 active speakers appear to be a sensible choice.
iBasso DX80 DAP – refined and polite
REVIEW: It’s not everything for everyone but the iBasso DX80 will please audiophiles looking for a high-quality portable player to carry around their fave high-resolution audio files.
Beyerdynamic T1 v2 headphones – the One or not the One?
REVIEW: Like all things German, the Beyerdynamic T1 headphones, now in second iteration, are built to last… sound-wise, it’s a matter of how you like your sonic seasoning.
HRT Music Streamer III USB DAC – third time still a charm
REVIEW: HRT continues to be great form with the latest version of its compact DACs for computer audio geeks… the Music Streamer III is value for money like few other gizmos.
Chord Mojo DAC/headamp – a game changer
REVIEW: Blown away… that’s what we were by the Chord Mojo, which we reckon is the most explosive hi-fi device that will fit in your palm, that money can buy! Respect!
Meridian Director DAC – superlative every way
REVIEW: A little box that fits into the palm and packs as big a punch as anything in its price range… the Meridian Director DAC may be getting long in the tooth, but it sure can run with the best.
iFi micro iDSD – Swiss Army knife
REVIEW: It multi-tasks, it’s ready to take on the future and, best of all, it sounds phenomenal… hello, iFi micro iDSD!
iBasso D14 DAC/headamp – same but better
REVIEW: Snakes alive! Okay… it’s just a DAC/headamp from iBasso, and our reviewer has no trouble handling this compact beast… but there’s just one caveat…
JVC HA-DX2000 headphones – songs from the wood
REVIEW: If you don’t mind them big, these JVC headphones offer a level of clarity and bass like few others do… prepare for that immersive listening experience.
audio-technica AD700X headphones – airy comfort
REVIEW: You can’t have them all, true, but if it’s a certain space and airiness you crave, plus a high-tech look, these AudioTechnica cans have them… for a very modest price.
XTZ Divine headphones… form with function
REVIEW: Wired headphones too restraining for you… try the XTZ Divine, of great convenience to those who can’t sit still. As for the sound, perhaps a bit more to go, but saved by Dirac, possibly.
Philips A5-Pro headphones… blending worlds
REVIEW: Philips has a pair of cans approved by a renowned deejay and tuned for audiophile ears… will this be the best of two worlds or result in an identity crisis? Our man straps on the A5-PRO…
Thinksound On1… comfy on the ear
REVIEW: If you’re a music-on-the-move sort of person, here’s something from Thinksound that’ll trump those useless bits of cheap plastic you shove into your ears regularly…
Aune B1 headamp – top of the class
REVIEW: Little and inexpensive things can perform wonderful deeds in the realm of portable audio, and the Aune B1 headphone amp proves you don’t need to splurge for your aural fix.
Sony MDR-Z7 headphones… as clear as it gets
REVIEW: Cans for the discerning listener, these are… Sony leaves little to the imagination with its flagship MDR-Z7 high-resolution headphones.