Portable Source

$100-$300, Portable Source 29/08/2021

iBasso AMP12 Review

In this review, we take a look at the new iBasso AMP12, an amplification module for the (amazing) iBasso DX300 available for $229. Disclaimer:…

$1-$100, Portable Amps, Portable Source, Review 08/08/2021

In this review, we take a look at 3 new TC35 DAC/AMPs: the ddHifi TC35 Pro Eye, Mountain and Tetris. Available for $94,99 USD….

$1000-$5000, Portable Source, Review 22/07/2021

In this review, we take a close look at the Astell&Kern KANN Alpha, selling for €1199 EUR. Disclaimer: I bought the Astell&Kern Kann…

Accessories, Portable Source, Review 11/07/2021

In this article we check out all of the different Cayin Audio Motherboards for the N6ii Portable Player which we have received, including the…

$1000-$5000, Portable Source, Review 08/07/2021

In this review, we take a close look at the new Astell&Kern A&futura SE180, selling for €1599 EUR. Disclaimer: I bought the Astell&Kern…

$300-$500, Portable Source 27/06/2021

Today we’re going to be checking out the new Shanling M3X! It’s selling for $339 USD. Disclaimer: Shanling sent us the M3X for…

$500-$1000, Portable Source, Review 24/06/2021

In this review, we take a close look at the updated Shanling M6 Pro 21, selling for €759 EUR. Disclaimer: The Shanling M6…

$500-$1000, Portable Source, Review 10/06/2021

In this review we take a close look at the FiiO M11 Plus LTD, selling for $799 USD. Disclaimer: FiiO sent us the…

$1000-$5000, Portable Source, Review 13/05/2021

In this review we take a close look at the iBasso DX300, selling for $1199 / €1199. Disclaimer: The iBasso DX300 was sent…

$300-$500, Portable Source, Review 06/05/2021

Today we take the HiBy R5 Saber under our microscope with its full review, which is selling for 379$. Disclaimer: I received the…

$500-$1000, Portable Source, Review 29/04/2021

In this review, we take a close look at the updated Shanling M6 (21), selling for €569 EUR. Disclaimer: The Shanling M6 21…

Poll, Portable Source 10/04/2021

In this article we update you on the status of our ongoing polls and we find out: “What is the best phone for music?”….

$1-$100, Portable Source, TWS, Wireless 07/03/2021

In this article, we review the $79 USD Bluetooth DAC & AMP adapter, Fiio UTWS3. Disclaimer: Fiio sent us the UTWS3 for this…

$500-$1000, Portable Amps, Portable Source, Review 04/03/2021

Today we look at the $750 USD HiFi-M8 V2 by CEntrance, a respected company on the market. Disclaimer: The CEntrance HiFi-M8 V2 was…

$1-$100, Portable Amps, Portable Source, Review 14/02/2021

In this review, we take a look at the new Shanling UA1, an ultra-compact DAC/AMP dongle priced at just €/$49. Disclaimer: the Shanling UA1…

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Yagiz
Hifiman HE-R9 Review

Hello Shane, I hope everything is going well! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the review, you should give a listen to R9 if you like warm & smooth sounding…
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Indrajit
Review: Aune X7s – shooting the moon

Hi. I have recently bought an Aune X7s + Sennheiser HD 650. I used the hd 650 through a 4 pin XLR balanced cable with the X7s. However I feel…
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Federico
DAC/AMP Combo Recommendations

I own the audio technica m50x... Is there good sinergy with Violectric Chronos or do you suggest another DAC for the same (or less) price?
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Shane Delaney
Hifiman HE-R9 Review

These headphones just popped up on my radar recently. They sound exactly like what I enjoy. Your write-up makes me even more interested. I started the new year by following…
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Antonio Gamboa
Review: Dethonray DTR1 Prelude

Greetings again. Given the failures that I had and that I commented on previously, I sent DTR 1 back to Anson. After a couple of months he came back home.…
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Pablo Guyot
Audeze LCD-5 Review

Burn in : 100 hs is good ,but 200 hs is much Better
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OldHardwareTech
Topping E30 Review

Great review! I've had my E30 a little over 2 years now. I received it just as the world was going into COVID lockdown and it has served me well,…
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OldHardwareTech
Audirvana Studio Review

Thanks for the review! I've been using Audirvana Studio since it came out, originally comparing it to the Tidal and Qobuz players. I also compared it to the Windows Media…

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Yagiz
Hifiman HE-R9 Review

Hello Shane, I hope everything is going well! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the review, you should give a listen to R9 if you like warm & smooth sounding…
2
Indrajit
Review: Aune X7s – shooting the moon

Hi. I have recently bought an Aune X7s + Sennheiser HD 650. I used the hd 650 through a 4 pin XLR balanced cable with the X7s. However I feel…
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Federico
DAC/AMP Combo Recommendations

I own the audio technica m50x... Is there good sinergy with Violectric Chronos or do you suggest another DAC for the same (or less) price?