Matrix Mini-i Balanced DAC
Owning a balanced system has been high on the list of headphone enthusiasts, and one of the first things that deter people from going…
Hifiman HE5LE First Impression
From the first moment that I put on the HE5LE, I immediately like this version better than the original HE5! The changes is significant…
The Koss KSC75
Adhisan, a local forum member, showed me his Koss KSC75. It’s an oKSC75 with a Porta-Pro style frame. The frame is a knock-off design…
“Warm and Detailed”, and More.
I’ve been using the same description for quite a few DACs that I’ve come across recently: “warm” and “detailed”. The term has been used…
Dr. DAC2 DX
The Dr. DAC2 DX is a very external DAC that features 24/96 over USB, and 24/192 over S/PDIF with a built-in headphone amplifier, everything…
What I’ve Learned From the DAC Comparisons
After so many DAC reviews, if there is one thing I learn, is that the actual DAC chips tell very little to the particular…
Onkyo ND-S1 Digital Ipod Dock.
Finally I was able to get one of these beauties. The digital dock accesses your Ipod hardisk and outputs digital data for pairing with…
A Better Way To Do Reviews
In the midst of all the DAP reviews, I’ve been wanting to make an input selector. But finally I’ve managed to take time off,…
First Impression: Lehmann Black Cube Linear
During the Sennheiser HD800 launch event in Singapore, the Lehmann Black Cube Linear amplifier was chosen to be the “official” amplifier for auditioning sessions….
Toslink Connection on the Dr. DAC Prime
I guess we didn’t take a photo illustrating how to use the supplied mini-Toslink connector for the Dr. DAC Prime when we wrote the…
First Impression: CEC HD53N
The CEC HD53N is a very slick looking amplifier approximately as thick as the average hardcover book. It takes both balanced and single ended…
HeadAmp Pico & AMB Gamma2 (with other comparisons)
On one side of the ring is the long time favorite DAC from HeadAmp, the Pico DAC. On the other side of the ring…
Preview: AMB Labs Gamma 2
Brian has been parading this DAC, looking for a challenger. Looks pretty serious, although I think it would’ve been prettier if the enclosure is…
ESI Dr. DAC Nano: Entry Level 24/96
The Dr. DAC Nano is a simple DAC that takes USB input and outputs a maximum of 24/96 output either in analog (through a…
Nuforce uDAC (and comparisons)
The Nuforce uDAC is probably one of the most successful entry level DAC that the audio world has ever seen. Stores consistently run out…