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Fosi Audio Luna3 Turntable 23 July 2025 homepage, reviews, turntables Rating: ★★★★★ A premium-feeling first turntable that punches well above its $300 price point
Tanchjim Bunny IEM with DSP 23 July 2025 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★★ An IEM with EQ Magic that is “Hare” raising good
Tanchjim Fission IEM 23 July 2025 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★★ A versatile IEM with multiple tuning options and exceptional sound quality
Tanchjim Stargate II DAC/AMP 23 July 2025 homepage, reviews, accessories Rating: ★★★★★ A lightweight USB-C dongle with powerful PEQ capabilities and see-through design
JCally JM20Pro USB-C Dongle 22 July 2025 homepage, reviews, accessories Rating: ★★★★☆ A compact USB-C dongle with powerful PEQ capabilities through the Walkplay application
FiiO K15 18 July 2025 homepage, reviews, DAC/Amp Rating: ★★★★★ FiiO’s value-packed K15 delivers almost everything the K17 does but at a much more accessible price point.
FiiO QX13 18 July 2025 homepage, reviews, DAC/Amp Rating: ★★★★★ FiiO’s new QX series flagship portable DAC/Amp delivers exceptional performance with premium features.
SMSL PH-1 is the perfectly pragmatic phono pre-amp 18 July 2025 homepage, reviews, phono Rating: ★★★★★ An MM-only phono preamp upgrade that delivers exceptional sound quality at an affordable price
SMSL DO400 16 July 2025 homepage, reviews, amplifier, headphone-dac-amp Rating: ★★★★★ A powerful, feature-rich balanced DAC/amplifier that has stood the test of time with exceptional performance
Grell Audio OAE1 9 July 2025 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★☆ Think Differently - The OAE1 challenges expectations
FiiO FT7 27 June 2025 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ A pragmatic masterpiece combining premium materials, comfort, and a nice neutral sound
Moondrop Pill 24 June 2025 homepage, reviews, earbuds Rating: ★★★★★ Is the Moondrop Pill the cure for bad sounding earbuds?
EPZ TP35 PRO 23 June 2025 homepage, reviews, dac Rating: ★★★★★ Powerful performance, exceptional clarity in an elegant design
3E Audio A7 18 June 2025 reviews, homepage, amps Rating: ★★★★★ The 3E Audio A7 raises the bar for Class D amplifiers with exceptional power handling and pristine sound
Fosi Audio i5 16 June 2025 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ A luxurious open-back planar magnetic headphone with exceptional build quality
NF Acous NA20 16 June 2025 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★☆ A single dynamic driver IEM with a comfortable design and engaging detailed V-shaped sound
SMSL C200 Pro 16 June 2025 homepage, reviews, amplifier, headphone-dac-amp Rating: ★★★★★ A transparent headphone DAC amplifier with incredible low distortion and excellent power at a great price
Roseselsa Open Free 10 June 2025 homepage, reviews, earbuds Rating: ★★★☆☆ Comfortable clip-on Earbuds with great battery life
Kiwi Ears Astral 9 June 2025 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★★ Possibly the best tuned Kiwi Ears yet
FiiO FX17 8 June 2025 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★☆ A expensive but rich warm hybrid electrostatic IEM with exceptional treble performance
Kiwi Ears Allegro Pro 8 June 2025 homepage, reviews, headphone-amp Rating: ★★★★☆ A neat little DAC/AMP with different sound profiles and RGB lighting
Roseselsa Distant Mountain 5 June 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★☆☆ A retro-styled on-ear headphone with striking aesthetics that benefits from EQ adjustments
Earfun Tune Pro 31 May 2025 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ A well-tuned ANC headphone with excellent companion app customization
Meze POET 5 May 2025 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ A headphone that invites you to slow down, sit back and listen
Meze Empyrean II 3 May 2025 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ A luxurious flagship headphone with 2 rich but different sound signatures from its interchangeable earpads
FiiO SA1 Desktop Speaker 15 April 2025 homepage, reviews, speakers Rating: ★★★★★ A tiny, budget-friendly near field desktop speaker that offers lots of features
Verum 2 12 April 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ An artisanal headphone with a retro steampunk vibe and a vocal forward sound profile
FiiO K17 11 April 2025 homepage, reviews, DAC/Amp Rating: ★★★★★ FiiO’s powerhouse desktop DAC/Amp is a Retro-Inspired Masterpiece.
JDS Element IV 21 March 2025 homepage, reviews, amplifier Rating: ★★★★★ A sleek, minimalist desktop headphone amplifier that delivers exceptional power and intuitive EQ functionality.
Meze 109 Pro 20 March 2025 homepage, reviews, headphone Rating: ★★★★★ A stunningly beautiful headphone that embodies the emotional side of audio
Truthear Zero Blue 2 17 March 2025 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★☆ Refining a Classic with a Harman++ tuning but does it have too much “technicalities” for its own good?
Sennheiser HD800 S 26 February 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ The legendary headphone that still sets the standard for soundstage and detail retrieval
Modhouse Tungsten 23 February 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ Beautifully handcrafted and expertly tuned headphone
Hifiman HE6SE V2 22 February 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★☆ Was this modded Hifiman the origins of the new ‘Unveiled’ headphones?
FiiO JM21 21 February 2025 reviews, dap, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ The FiiO JM21 is a perfect ‘goldilocks’ DAP with an ideal balance of power, price and portability. power.
FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano 29 January 2025 reviews, homepage, dac-amp Rating: ★★★★★ A quirky retro-themed Bluetooth DAC/amp with replaceable batteries, dual DAC chips, and a dynamic UI.
Sony MDR-MV1 27 January 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A uber-comfortable open-back studio headphone with great bass
Mirph-1 23 January 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A beautifully crafted headphone with exceptional tuning
Meze 105 AER 20 January 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ Breath-in some AER with High End Meze Design, Comfort and Sound
Fosi Audio T20 Tube Amplifier Review 17 January 2025 reviews, amplifiers, homepage Rating: ★★★★☆ A compact and versatile tube amplifier that delivers a warm Hi-Fi sound, ideal for small desktop setups.
FiiO DM13 31 December 2024 homepage, reviews, cd-player Rating: ★★★★☆ A modern take on the classic CD player with audiophile-grade features and excellent flexibility.
Aiyima A80 Integrated Amplifier 30 December 2024 reviews, amplifiers, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A feature-packed integrated class D amplifier with VU meters, a built-in DAC, and excellent sound quality for the price
Hifiman Sundara 22 December 2024 reviews, homepage, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ Is the classic mid-fi headphone still ahead of the competition?
FiiO FT1 Pro 8 December 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A stunning open-back planar magnetic headphone
Fosi Audio DS2 1 December 2024 homepage, reviews, headphone-amp Rating: ★★★★★ A compact, portable, high-power DAC/amp for audiophiles on the go.
FiiO TT13 25 November 2024 homepage, reviews, turntables Rating: ★★★★★ A turntable for the streaming generation
JM Audio XTC 1.5 10 November 2024 reviews, homepage, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ A high-quality customized bespoke headphone
Sony MDR-M1 9 November 2024 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ A perfect daily driver for everyone (not just pro-audio users)
Aune SR7000 27 October 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A stunning beautiful closed back
Meze Alba 22 October 2024 reviews, IEM, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A beautiful IEM with the signature Meze warmth and craftsmanship
Edifier W830NB 13 October 2024 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ PEQ comes to a sub $80 ANC Headphone
Kiwi Ears KE4 8 October 2024 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★★ New Meta tuning for less than $200, scientifically approved
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC 22 September 2024 homepage, reviews, TWS Rating: ★★★★★ Buy these for the sound not for the ANC
Audeze MM-100 8 September 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A pragmatically priced studio headphone that makes you want to listen to your entire music collection again
FiiO FT1 4 September 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ Almost everything you could want from a closed back under $200
