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Battle of best value XLR Cables Oehlbach XXL1, QED Reference 40 and AudioQuest Red River
Oehlbach XXL1 XLR Review The Oehlbach XXL Series 1 XLR Â is a high-performance, German-engineered audio cable designed with one goal in...
7 minutes ago7 min read
Tiny, Wireless & Surprisingly Good! Arylic LP10 Streamer Review
Arylic as a company have a great reputation among DIY circles. They build quality and cheap components for you to build your amps, active...
5 days ago6 min read
This is the only Class D amp you should be looking at SMSL PA-X Review
Audiophile world is experiencing a change, we see many cheap devices coming that sound great, we see more and more different offers, with...
Jul 314 min read
Dirac Live: The One Tool EVERY Audiophile Should Own! Room Correction In-depth review
Tell me now what is the biggest improvement to your sound, beside buying a new HIFI Gear, that you can bring tangible great results for...
Jun 2812 min read
Roksan Attessa is the best amp you can buy in 2025/ vs (Arcam, Musical Fidelity, Audiolab, Advance Paris...)
I know I know... That is a bold title isn't it. Well I am here to try to explain that title, and to lay out my reasoning and proof for...
Jun 2014 min read
Finally the future of CD Players is here, and it is Awesome! SMSL PL200t Review
You guys know I love CDs, I started my audiophile journey by collecting CDs. It still is my favourite way to listen to music, maybe not...
Jun 810 min read
News
Orange Amps’ First Turntable Is Here — And It’s As Beautiful As It Sounds
The O Turntable blends studio-grade engineering with lifestyle elegance, setting a new bar for plug-and-play vinyl decks. From Stage to...
7 hours ago2 min read
This Space-Age Concrete Speaker Looks Like It Survived Re-Entry — and Sounds Just as Solid
Vollebak and Bang & Olufsen's latest collab launches an interstellar sound system and a NASA-grade jacket straight from a sci-fi future....
7 hours ago2 min read
Ikea Shifts Gears: Goodbye Sonos, Hello Affordable Bluetooth with Spotify Tap
Blomprakt kicks off a new era in Ikea's speaker line — simpler, cheaper, and designed for the many, not the few. From Symfonisk to...
4 days ago3 min read
Focal Diva Mezza Utopia: Wireless Hi-Fi Without Limits
A 500W-per-channel wireless statement from Focal and Naim redefines what lifestyle audio can be — again. Focal Goes Bigger, Louder, and...
4 days ago3 min read
Cyrus 40 PPA Phono Stage Debuts: A Major Upgrade to a Modern Classic
An audiophile favorite gets a high-tech refresh with deeper signal refinement, smarter controls, and a sleek new design. Cyrus Reimagines...
Jul 32 min read
FiiO K15 Review: A $549 Streaming DAC & Headphone Amp That Punches Above Its Price
Powerful internals, flexible connectivity, and Roon-ready smarts — the K15 is FiiO’s answer to WiiM, and then some. One Box to Rule Them...
Jul 33 min read
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Speakers
Sivga SV021 are Fantastical, Good looking, Budget pick Headphones Review! vs. FiiO FT1
I actually really like headphones, but I never came around to actually review any of them. And I decided it’s better than ever now, with...
May 226 min read
My favorite soundbars under 1000 euros and is Soundbar or Full Surround System best for you?
So you want to take your movie-watching experience more seriously, and you want that cinematic experience with great sound. Yet you're at...
Apr 188 min read
The Sound of a Better Mornings: My Life with JBL Horizon 2 & Ruark R1 Review (+ review of JBL Authentics 200)
I start each day with music—it’s an essential part of my morning ritual. There’s something magical about beginning the day on the right...
Feb 99 min read
This might be perfect companion for Movies and Music. Arendal 1723 Bookshelf S THX Review
I have been thinking for some time whether I should release this hands-on review. As I did not have this specific speaker in my...
Jan 246 min read
Amplifiers
This is the only Class D amp you should be looking at SMSL PA-X Review
Audiophile world is experiencing a change, we see many cheap devices coming that sound great, we see more and more different offers, with...
Jul 314 min read
Roksan Attessa is the best amp you can buy in 2025/ vs (Arcam, Musical Fidelity, Audiolab, Advance Paris...)
I know I know... That is a bold title isn't it. Well I am here to try to explain that title, and to lay out my reasoning and proof for...
Jun 2014 min read
SMSL PA40 is VERY powerful, versatile and easy to use power amp. Review vs Fosi, Aiyima
I have reviewed now many SMSL products, DACs, Amps, CD Players etc. And after some time you get acquired with company enough that you...
Jun 28 min read
Another masterclass in pushing value and quality in cheap budget amps! Aiyima A70 amplifier review
Another day, another TPA3255 chip-driven Class D amplifier. And this time by Aiyima, a company I've heard a lot about here on YouTube. ...
Jan 99 min read
Music STREAMERS
Tiny, Wireless & Surprisingly Good! Arylic LP10 Streamer Review
Arylic as a company have a great reputation among DIY circles. They build quality and cheap components for you to build your amps, active...
5 days ago6 min read
In-depth review of Bluesound Node Icon (vs. Cambridge Audio CXN100, Eversolo DMP-A6, Wiim Ultra, Primare NP5...)
It is becoming more and more apparent that we live in a future era of hi-fi, where music streamers play a pivotal role, allowing...
Feb 2518 min read
Unbeatable sound and value. Primare NP5 Prisma MKII music streamer Review - versus Bluesound Node, Cambridge Audio MXN10
There is a great value visiting audio stores because it is one of the best ways to uncover new gear and get recommendations. So recently...
Nov 5, 20244 min read
There is no amp like this! Amazing Unique Marantz Stereo 70s review. Audiophile/Cinephile perspective
I spoke at length about how some amplifiers can work, sort of, as AVR alternatives. They are not going to satisfy your cinephile needs...
Sep 2, 202410 min read
Turntables and phono Equipment
The Best 50€ You’ll Spend on Your Turntable upgrade – PSVANE Horizon Tube Review
I honestly think if you have tubes in your system, and you like Vinyl, this 50 euro upgrade is essential. I really think how much value and improvement you get from these tubes is miles beyond your stock ones that you get with your device. I used PS Vanes Horizon 12ax7 tubes to improve my phono preamp that I have currently in possession. I used to dabble a little bit with tube rolling, having tubes from Telefunken, Mullard in my possession at different times.
Apr 287 min read
Sumiko Amethyst & Ortofon 2M Black are End Game MM cartridges! /w. alternatives (Nagaoka, Goldring)
See my favorite Phono Cartridges under 750 euros: https://www.hifidaydreaming.com/post/my-favorite-best-phono-cartridges-under-750-euros-...
Nov 7, 202412 min read
Wiim Pro Plus Review vs. Budget CD Player/Turntable (Pro-Ject Primary E Phono and CD Box E) - Battle of Budget Sources
This will mainly be a Wiim Pro Plus review, but I also want to put one idea into perspective. How much value does a budget streamer bring...
Jul 12, 202415 min read
My Reference Phono Preamps! Pro-Ject Phono & Tube Box DS3 Comparison and Review
What is HIFI Reference I think the word "Reference" in Hi-Fi is being thrown around quite often these days, and I think it usually...
Jul 10, 20247 min read
DACS
This Tiny Amazing DAC Will Change How You Hear Music! iFi GO Link Review (vs Audioquest Dragonfly Red)
I recently bought a new phone, and all was peachy and great, until I decided to switch my Bluetooth headphones for more quality wired...
Feb 36 min read
This is where Quality and Value peaks! SMSL RAW DAC 1 Review
I think, as always, that SMSL delivers outstanding quality per pound with every device. It is obvious with every iteration that they try...
Dec 20, 20248 min read
Fosi did it again! ZD3 DAC is amazingly versatile and incredible value, class leader on market. (vs SMSL, Topping)
I think Fosi realized how successful were the ZA3 and V3, and realized that there is a missing link there. A missing link of quality,...
Nov 26, 202410 min read
This small cheap device will improve the sound of your system greatly! Neohipo DC10 DAC Review
I wanted a companion piece to my Fosi V3/P3 combo. I wanted to add a DAC to build a full-fledged integrated system for cheap—some...
Aug 22, 20249 min read
CD PLAYERs
Finally the future of CD Players is here, and it is Awesome! SMSL PL200t Review
You guys know I love CDs, I started my audiophile journey by collecting CDs. It still is my favourite way to listen to music, maybe not...
Jun 810 min read
Sony ubp-x800m2 vs Panasonic dp-ub820 comparison and review! And why you need Blu Ray player in 2025!
I'm seeing that Blu-ray players haven't evolved significantly in the past 4-5 years, and this stagnation prompted me to write this...
Jan 1910 min read
Great Value! Primare CD15 Prisma vs Marantz CD50n Comparison and Review. CD Player/Music Streamer!
This time of two similar purpose devices, and that is to be full spectrum digital all purpose CD players with network streamers.  ...
Jul 28, 202411 min read
Wiim Pro Plus Review vs. Budget CD Player/Turntable (Pro-Ject Primary E Phono and CD Box E) - Battle of Budget Sources
This will mainly be a Wiim Pro Plus review, but I also want to put one idea into perspective. How much value does a budget streamer bring...
Jul 12, 202415 min read
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