Burson HA-160 Review (vs AMB’s Beta22)
I don’t particularly have anything against Op-amp based amplifiers, but all discrete is cool both for bragging rights and for sonic reasons. Burson Audio…
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Burson HA-160 Unboxing
Roughly two months ago I auditioned the Burson HA-160 amplifier from Audio Basic and was very impressed with the sound. It has such an…
Triple JH Comparison: JH5, JH10X3, JH16
Jerry Harvey makes a lot of products. There are a total of 7 different models listed on the JH Audio website, yet only the…
Hifiman HE5 & HE5LE
I’ve had the Hifiman HE5LE for about two weeks now, and so I think it would be appropriate to share what I think of…
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…
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…
SR-404LE, SR-404 Signature, and SR-Lambda Pro
When I first started learning about Stax headphones, I was always confused on how people would talk of the different headphone models like the…
HM-801, T51, RWA Imod, Ipod Classic, and X1060!
Here it is, our first digital audio player (DAP) comparison. As portable set ups are getting more and more transparent sounding, it’s about time…
W1000X Grandioso
In the midst of all the “hot” releases surrounding the custom IEMs, the new flagship cans, as well as the new generation orthodynamics, it…
UM Mage Customs
I have been very impressed with the JH13 IEM. Acknowledged by all as the current king of in ear monitors, the JH13 is the…
Hifiman HE-5 vs Sennheiser HD800
I’ve been going back and forth on the HE-5 and the HD800. This time I am listening purely on the CEC TL51xz and the…
Koss ESP-950 Electrostatic System
People beware, as you’re about to be lured into the most kickass headphone ever for ~$600. I am so tempted to get these to…