Music Streamers

Fosi now carry many hats, but for one or other reasone they never truly tap their toes in market that is most popular in HIFI, and that is a streamer market. Fosi build amps, and then came headphone amplifiers, DAC/amp combos, a turntable, and now this: the S3, a network streamer with a built-in DAC and preamp stage, priced at $259.99 and aimed squarely at the digital front end of a serious two-channel system. Fosi Audio has spent the last few years building a name around com

If you follow this channel, you will know that I did a report from the Shenzhen International Audio Show. And I had a few picks of my favourite gear. First was Sendy Audio Peacock, but in hindsight that was probably because it was synergised with the great Kylin DAC/AMP. But the second one was none other than the Matrix Audio TS1 streamer. I loved how it looks, how it feels like a premium build, I liked the interface, I liked the really good headphone output, and I of course

My story with Hegel has been a rollercoaster of happiness and disappointments. But one thing was always a constant during all those years, is that at higher levels Hegel created amps like no other. But the big problem is always the value, as they hold quite the hefty premium to get great all-arounders. I am speaking from H190v and onward. I always believed that the value Hegel represented was more than justified. They offer unique technology, great sound, great looks, all in

I do not take this title lightly, it was a thought that was brewing in me for one year now. I have kept Marantz M1 as one of my absolute must-haves to buy when it was announced. But life is not always what we want, so actually to acquire it, it took me some time. And you know what they say: great things come for those who wait, or save money. Why Marantz M1 is so special But what I saw in Marantz M1 was a direct competition to the rising tide of eastern competitors, who start

*My unit have been damaged in the transport, but it was just cosmetically and nothing on handwear level. As of long waiting time to...

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

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...