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$1000-$5000, Portable Source, Review 30/01/2023

Astell&Kern KANN MAX Review

Today we look at the Astell&Kern KANN MAX portable player. The KANN MAX is selling for $1,299 USD. Disclaimer: The sample of the…

$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…

$500-$1000, In-Ears, Review 28/05/2019

Today we are taking a closer look at the new Diana monitor from Astell&Kern and JH Audio. Disclaimer: The Diana was sent to us…

$1000-$5000, Picture Sunday, Portable Source 19/05/2019

Today we’re looking at the KANN CUBE, the brand new DAP from Astell&Kern. Disclaimer: This post is part of our Picture Sunday series,…

$500-$1000, Budget, Portable Source, Review, Source 27/06/2017

Disclaimer: The Astell&Kern AK KANN was sent to us directly from South-Korea right after it launched. The unit is on loan and will be…

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…

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Ned
JDS Labs Atom 2 Stack Review

I would like to know how far ahead this stack is compared to the budget FIIO k11 (non r2r)? I find the k11 very neutral but despite plenty apparent detail…
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Nro
Hifiman Arya Unveiled Review

SMSL DL line is quite well received, if you like the pure analytical sound they are very budget friendly all in ones, DL400 can push 3W at 32ohms (x2 balanced)
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Lieven
Hifiman Arya Unveiled Review

Thank you. Different reviewers unfortunately, so a compare wont be possible
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Philip
Hifiman Arya Unveiled Review

Thank you for the review! Waiting for HE1000 Unveiled review and how it compares to Arya Unveiled!
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Felix
Hifiman Arya Unveiled Review

Hi Xavier, that depends on the definition of "reasonable". Jokes aside, I would suggest something like the Chord Mojo 2. Other than that I think gear from Topping, SMSL etc…

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Ned
JDS Labs Atom 2 Stack Review

I would like to know how far ahead this stack is compared to the budget FIIO k11 (non r2r)? I find the k11 very neutral but despite plenty apparent detail…
2
Nro
Hifiman Arya Unveiled Review

SMSL DL line is quite well received, if you like the pure analytical sound they are very budget friendly all in ones, DL400 can push 3W at 32ohms (x2 balanced)
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Lieven
Hifiman Arya Unveiled Review

Thank you. Different reviewers unfortunately, so a compare wont be possible