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Even 9 years old, Musical Fidelity M5si is still unbeatable in it`s price range vs. Arcam Radia A25 Review
I wanted to do this review ever since I started this channel. It is a review of an amp that I absolutely adore, and that always has a...
ducurguz
Dec 12, 202411 min read


This is how you perfectly price speaker to dominate the market! Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 Review
I wanted to review a great cheap bookshelf speakers. I wanted to find speakers that will compete with my absolute favorite of Dali...
ducurguz
Dec 5, 202413 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,...
ducurguz
Nov 26, 202410 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-...
ducurguz
Nov 7, 202412 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...
ducurguz
Nov 5, 20244 min read


Rotel A11 Mk2 is my favorite Amplifier in it`s price range! /w many great Amps comparison Review
Yes, you read the title correctly. This is the one amp that I liked and used the most. It was my trusted companion, even in the presence...
ducurguz
Oct 31, 202411 min read


Can this new brand disrupt the amplifier budget market, from established brands like Fosi, Wiim, SMLS etc? Leaudio Cattle Pro review
I recently was asked to review this device, and I looked forward to it. It is very rare that companies ask me to review anything. But I...
ducurguz
Oct 29, 20246 min read


Dali Katch G2 and Bang & Olufsen A1 Gen 2 are my favorite and best in their price range Bluetooth speakers!
I had this deep resentment towards Bluetooth speakers. As we know, Bluetooth music has a serious bottleneck, as it is...
ducurguz
Oct 8, 202411 min read


Why I chose Marantz Model 50 over 40n, and you should too! Superb analog amp Review
Imagine the choice of wanting to buy a Marantz amplifier. I greatly adore the design and generally appreciate Marantz's philosophy of...
ducurguz
Sep 24, 202413 min read


Amazing Bass AND Treble in one package!? Triangle Comète 40th Review
The Triangle Comete 40th Anniversary is a unique speaker in its price range. Not unique in some special build, features, or looks—no, by...
ducurguz
Sep 19, 202411 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...
ducurguz
Sep 2, 202410 min read


One trick Pony or Best Value Bowers speakers? Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 Review
I think I have Stockholm syndrome with these speakers. When I don’t listen to them, I crave the sounds they create, but once I do, I’m struc
ducurguz
Aug 27, 20249 min read


Best Value MM/MC Cartridges? Ortofon 2m Bronze MM and MC Quintet Blue Review (with Hana, Nagaoka)
So, you are thinking about upgrading your turntable cartridge. You need a cartridge that extracts as much value and features for your...
ducurguz
Jul 8, 20244 min read


How I stopped Overanalyzing and started Loving ELACs, or ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 Review!
I am not a big ELAC guy. I always found other brands to deliver sound that fit my needs better. I found enjoyment in other similarly...
ducurguz
Jul 8, 20248 min read


End Game CD Transport/Player? Audiolab 9000cdt Review (vs 6000cdt, 7000cdt, Pro-Ject, Cyrus)
CD players, transports… not a hot topic these days. What was once the pinnacle of listening to music is now mostly a trend that is going...
ducurguz
Jul 8, 20248 min read


Big, Bold and Best in Class! Musical Fidelity M3si Amp Review (vs Cambridge Audio CXA81, Denon, Arcam)
I think around 1000 to 1500 is a great range to buy HIFI equipment. It is a sweet spot to have a mature device in HIFI that brings you...
ducurguz
Jul 8, 20248 min read


Chord Mojo 2 is a excellent DAC, but it might not be for you and your Stereo System. Review
Chord Mojo 2 is a great DAC, but with its portable size, lack of ports, and very poor ease of use, is it really the best for your stereo system? Aside from reviewing this device, I will explain all the pros and cons of having this DAC as part of your stereo system because its main purpose is to be a mobile headphone DAC. There is something to be said when a device meant to be a headphone DAC outperforms many bigger desktop DACs. The legacy of Chord cements them as DAC royalty
ducurguz
Jul 7, 20247 min read


My Love/Hate relationship with Great Speakers! Bowers and Wilkins 606 S3 Speakers Review
I do love the Bowers and Wilkins 606 S2, including its smaller brother, the 607, but only in small portions. It's like a very tasty,...
ducurguz
Jul 7, 20246 min read


Great, Punchy, Versatile and below my Expectations. Cambridge Audio CXA61 Integrated Amplifier Review
There comes a time, and it must come for me from time to time, that I try an amp that is so well regarded and reviewed expecting to be...
ducurguz
Jul 7, 20247 min read


KEF LS50 Meta Review and In depth comparison with Sonus Faber Lumina II. Mid Level Value Champions
Intro This is a detailed comparison between two devices I like that are in very similar price point. These two amazing speakers will...
ducurguz
May 18, 20248 min read
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