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$500-$1000, Amps, Budget, Desktop Amps, Desktop Source, Picture Sunday, Source 04/03/2018

Picture Sunday – Astell & Kern ACRO L1000

Disclaimer: The star of this weeks’ picture Sunday is the Astell&Kern ACRO L1000. This post is a part of our Picture Sunday series. …

$500-$1000, Budget, Portable Source, Review, Source 15/02/2018

Review: Astell&Kern AK70ii – One up.

Disclaimer: The AK70ii was sent to us free of charge by Astell&Kern directly in exchange for this review. The AK units are long term…

$500-$1000, Budget, Portable Source, Source, Watch it Wednesday 15/11/2017

Watch it Wednesday: The Astell&Kern AK70II

Disclaimer: The Astell&Kern AK70II was sent to Nathan for a photoshoot. He only had a few hours with it and didn’t even get to…

$1000-$5000, Budget, Portable Source, Review, Source 28/09/2017

Review: Astell&Kern SP1000 – Impressive

Disclaimer: The sample of the Astell&Kern SP1000 DAP was sent to us free of charge for this review on a long term loan. After…

$1000-$5000, Budget, Picture Sunday, Portable Source, Source 28/05/2017

Picture Sunday: A&Ultima SP1000

This week’s picture Sunday features the new A&Ultima SP1000 DAP. To check out recent Picture Sunday Posts click HERE. The A&Ultima SP1000 is the newest…

$500-$1000, Budget, Picture Sunday, Portable Source, Source 14/05/2017

Picture Sunday: Astell&Kern KANN

This week’s picture Sunday features the new Astell&Kern KANN DAP. To check out recent Picture Sunday Posts click HERE. I received the KANN a…

$1000-$5000, $300-$500, Budget, Picture Sunday, Portable Source, Source 05/03/2017

Picture Sunday: AK380 SS & Fiio X5iii

The star of this week’s Picture Sunday is the Astell & Kern AK380 & Amp SS. Check out other recent Picture Posts Here, and Here. This…

Blog 03/01/2017

BLOG: 2016 Awards Part 2 – Lieven’s Selection

Year overview What to say about 2016… It was an awful year for humanity but a great year for audiophiles with very good (portable)…

$1000-$5000, $500-$1000, Amps, Picture Sunday, Portable Amps, Portable Source, Source 18/12/2016

Picture Sunday: Portable Desktop Quality

The stars of this week’s Picture Sunday are the CypherLabs Duet and the Astell&Kern AK380 . Check out other recent Picture Posts Here, and Here. A…

$1000-$5000, $500-$1000, Accessories, Budget, Desktop Source, Picture Sunday, Picture Wednesday, Portable Source, Source, Wireless 16/10/2016

Picture Sunday: Tidal on Astell&Kern

The star of this week’s Picture Sunday is TIDAL, the streaming Music service. Check out other recent Picture Posts Here, and Here. TIDAL TIDAL isn’t…

$500-$1000, Budget, Portable Source, Review, Source 16/09/2016

Review: Astell & Kern AK70 – AK’s best yet

Disclaimer: I purchased the unit in the photos and essay below from e-earphone in Akihabara, Tokyo. The AK70 goes for about 600$ USD. You…

$500-$1000, Budget, Portable Source, Review, Source 13/09/2016

Review: Astell&Kern AK70 – Geniality

Disclaimer: The AK70 was sent to us free of charge by Astell&Kern directly in exchange for this review. The AK units are long term…

$500-$1000, Budget, Picture Sunday, Picture Wednesday, Portable Source, Source 11/09/2016

Picture Sunday: Astell&Kern AK70

The star of this week’s Picture Sunday is the Astell&Kern AK70. Check out other recent Picture Posts Here, and Here. In preparation for AK70 week,…

$1000-$5000, $500-$1000, Budget, Picture Sunday, Portable Source, Source 26/06/2016

Picture Sunday: Astell&Kern

Check out our other Picture Posts right Here and Here This week’s picture Sunday is all about our friends from iRiver, I mean, Astell&Kern….

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Berkhan
Picture Sunday: Shanling M0

Mid August is a possibility.
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March
Review: Klipsch Hp-3 Heritage

I've had these for a while, and while I question your assessment about the bass (not that it's a bit overblown, but that it's got poor texture), I generally agree…
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Oliver
Review: Mr. Speakers Aeon – Open and Closed!

Hi, I have heard the closed version yesterday with the Mojo and I am blowing away! The price/performance ratio is also out of this world! Not heard the open version…
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Review: Chord Electronics Qutest – Size doesn’t matter

Hi Charley, thank you so much for your comment. I assume you have a power amplifier, right? If that's the case you will need an additional pre-amplifier to use volume…
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Review: Hifiman Sundara – Trickled!

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Charley C
Review: Chord Electronics Qutest – Size doesn’t matter

Hi Linus. GREAT review! The Qutest is on my short-list to upgrade my Oppo Sonica DAC in my home office. My only concern is, I go straight from my Oppo…
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Hjk
Review: Auris Audio HA2-SE – Perfection

Hi, I just bought this amp a few days ago and everytime I switch it on, there is a continuous noise on the background. The noise is even higher when…
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Cable is melting away, I have 10 dllr headphones not suffering from this issue...what a shame for otherwise great headphones
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Review: Chord Electronics Qutest – Size doesn’t matter

Hi Chris, thanks for your comment. While I don't agree with you, everyone's entitled to his/her opinion and I completely respect yours. As you can read in the review, I…
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Chris K
Review: Chord Electronics Qutest – Size doesn’t matter

Chord products are insanely overpriced and overhyped. Build quality has always been sub-par too.

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Berkhan
Picture Sunday: Shanling M0

Mid August is a possibility.
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March
Review: Klipsch Hp-3 Heritage

I've had these for a while, and while I question your assessment about the bass (not that it's a bit overblown, but that it's got poor texture), I generally agree…
3
Oliver
Review: Mr. Speakers Aeon – Open and Closed!

Hi, I have heard the closed version yesterday with the Mojo and I am blowing away! The price/performance ratio is also out of this world! Not heard the open version…

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