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I wanted to buy some cheap desktop alternatives for my work desk as a way to see what's up with the cheaper speaker market. I tested a...

Topping is doing something great here; it brings plenty of value in it's shrunk down to only 300 dollars. And while it is a tremendous...

I spent a lot of time in audio shops, listening to many different speakers. Trying to find which one I will like, buy and eventually...

Oehlbach XXL 1 XLR Review The Oehlbach XXL Series 1 XLR  is a high-performance, German-engineered audio cable designed with one goal in...

Arylic as a company have a great reputation among DIY circles. They build quality and cheap components for you to build your amps, active...

Audiophile world is experiencing a change, we see many cheap devices coming that sound great, we see more and more different offers, with...

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...

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...

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...

I have reviewed now many SMSL products, DACs, Amps, CD Players etc. And after some time you get acquired with company enough that you...

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...

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.

So you want to take your movie-watching experience more seriously, and you want that cinematic experience with great sound. Yet you're at...

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...

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...

I recently bought a new phone, and all was peachy and great, until I decided to switch my Bluetooth headphones for more quality wired ones. And I hit a wall. My experience with Smartphone DACs My regular dongle was not enough, as I learned that new smartphones have removed DACs completely from their phones. So, no conversion on the phone; it had to be done externally. I used to carry two DACs previously, sometimes with me, but it was bulky, and I gave up—I already have too mu

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...

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...

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. ...

I think, as always, that SMSL delivers outstanding quality per pound with every device.  It is obvious with every iteration that they try...