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Views 30,877 JDS Labs Synapse is a $69 USD Ground Loop Isolator, a type of noise filter one would use for a computer that produces audible background noise with their IEMS, Headphones, DACs and AMPs. Today we will review the Synapse and explore what effects it has on sound and …
Views 36,994 JDS Labs Atom AMP 2 is a $129 USD Headphone Amplifier which is an update to the ultra-popular JDS Labs Atom AMP+ and Atom AMP Hevi, this time coming with just 30 USD of increase in the price, but with a 4.4mm headphone output (intorduced at the request …
Views 44,152 JDS Labs Atom DAC 2 is a $129 USD high-quality entry-level DAC for all sound systems with no volume control, but with optical and USB Type-C inputs, UAC 2 and UAC 1 fallback, and with a beautiful design, now with a metallic case and which comes with its …
Views 36,104 JDS Labs Element III MK2 is a $449 USD DAC/AMP designed for desktop and to power headphones, and to act as the DAC for your system and power other amplifiers, both for headphones and for speakers, or active speakers as well. The base version is priced at 449 …
Views 38,502 JDS Labs Atom AMP+ Hevi is a $114 USD special edition release with the event of over 40.000 Atom AMPs and DACs sold since 2018, the new Atom AMP+ Hevi takes on the quest to solve what everyone has been wanting from JDS Labs. A new casing made …
Views 30,100 JDs Labs El AMP II+ Balanced is a 249 USD Balanced Headphone Amplifier / Preamplifier, and today’s variant will be with Balanced TRS Inputs, RCA outputs, and will be compared to other headphone amplifiers, such as Feliks Audio Echo 2 (800 USD), Burson Funk (650 USD), and Rebel …
Views 30,800 JDS Labs El DAC II+ Balanced is a $299 USD DAC designed by JDS Labs and part of their Element series of products. It will be compared to other high-end DACs, including SMSL DO200 MKII (469 USD), HIFIMAN EF400 (599 USD), Pro-Ject Dac BOX DS (430 USD). …
Views 36,051 JDS Labs Atom DAC+ is a DAC made by JDS Labs from the USA, and priced at 100 USD at the moment of writing this review. Given the affordable price point, it will be a unique item on Audiophile-Heaven, and most DACs I review in the price range …
Views 75,262 JDS Labs Atom AMP+ is an amplifier made by JDS Labs from the USA, and priced at 100 USD at the moment of writing this review. I did not review many amplifiers in this price range, so the comparisons will include the original JDS Labs Atom, xDuoo TA-10, …
Views 56,435 JDS Labs Atom is a high-power Amplifier for headphones, made to drive almost anything under the sun, or under the moon, because it does have its limits. This being said, it is priced at 100 USD, where it doesn’t really have a lot of competition, even something like …
Views 5,978 Sendy Audio AIVA 2 is a $599 USD pair of over-the-ear open-back planar magnetic headphones with a real zebrawood earcup frame, high-precision CNC carving, and a new driver diaphragm resulting in a completely new sound for the Sendy Audio company. Given the price point of the Aiva 2, …
Views 46,565 HiFiMAN Susvara Unveiled is the $8000 USD flagship pair of headphones that are the culmination of Dr. Fang Bian’s research in the planar magnetic driver and how to optimize the acoustic properties of a flagship pair of headphones. Today we will review the HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled and also …
Views 36,875 Acoustic Revive USB-2.0PL TripleC USB Cable is a $840 USD per meter USB Cable for audio systems, with the central conductor made of a Triple-C Copper at the core. Today we will review the new Acoustic Revive USB-2.0PL Triple-C USB Cable and see how it works for our …
Views 28,977 Creative Sound Blaster G8 is a $149 USD desktop DAC / AMP with a Dual DAC inside, Hi-Res decoding support, and Proprietary XAMP dedicated amplifier. Today we will review the G8 and explore how it works, how it sounds like and if it would make a good purchase …
Views 58,886 Keces P14 is a $1749 USD 14A Ultra Low Noise Power Supply with a high quality toroidal transformer inside, to provide pure power to your devices. While most power supply experiments can be disputable, having a high-end power supply is essential for DACs, AMPs, and devices that require …
Views 33,233 NeoHipo DC10 is a $79 USD desktop DAC with a USB, Optical and Coaxial input, and an RCA Line out, here to give you a clean and crisp sound. Today we will review the DC10 and explore whether it is worth integrating in your stereo system. Introduction …
Views 31,980 SMSL PS200 is a $89 USD Multi Function Audio Converter with Bluetooth 5.0 input, DSD512 Support, MQA-CD support, and with an ES9039Q2M DAC at the heart for decoding the input signals. With all the signals going through the XMOS Xu316 popular USB interface, today we will review the …
Views 35,641 Topping A50 III is a $199 USD Headphone Amplifier, recommended for purchase along with the Topping D50 III Dac which we have reviewed recently, and the headphone amplifier counterpart to that DAC. Today we will review the A50 III and compare it with other headphone amplifiers, including JDS …
Views 29,841 Astral Acoustics Eclipse is a $950 USD HiFi IEM Cable with all connectors and terminations included, and today we will review the Eclipse, pairing it with multiple IEMs in the process. Given the price point, we will also compare Astral Acoustics Eclipse with multiple IEM cables, including Astral …
Views 46,329 Soundz Blade V2 is a 750 EURO / $812 USD pair of high-end IEMs designed with a switch to either make the sound bright and neutral, perfect for monitoring, or add body, bass impact and more weight to music, turning it to a more enjoyable listening experience. Today …
Views 36,355 Topping D50 III is a $229 USD HIFI DAC with a beautiful silver metallic case, Bluetooth input, TRS Balanced outputs, and RCA Single Ended outputs, with a mini display, and with High Resolution support. Today we will explore how the new D50 III sounds like, and how it …
Views 67,121 HIFIMAN Prelude is a $2499 USD full Class A Headphone Amplifier, with a Mos-Fet High Current Output, which can convert even the single ended input to fully balanced, with ALPS Potentiometer, and a whopping 10W of power into a 32 OHM impedance. We are reviewing the leader of …
Views 78,582 Crosszone CZ-8a Enhanced is a $1700 USD new headphone released by Crosszone Japan, as an improved version of their original Crosszone CZ-8a, which I reviewed and found to be a really unique, interesting headphone with a wide soundstage. The new version comes to replace the original, with a …
Views 37,857 Tripowin x HBB Kailua is a $79 USD pair of IEMs / In-Ear Monitors with a dual dynamic driver, and a Dragon Ball Z inspired design. Today we will review the so-called Killer IEMs and compare them to other entry-level options, including Oriveti OD100 (69 USD), Dunu Kima …
Views 27,713 ddHIFI RC20A is a $79 USD pair of interconnect cables designed to go typically from the DAC to the AMP of your choice, and to be a better option than using the basic entry-level options that you can typically grab. Today we will review them, and see if …
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