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Desktop Equipment is mainly made to be used at home or at your main desk, and it is not generally intended to be portable. This includes Speakers, DACs, AMPs, even Headphones, and desktop equipment is generally larger and / or needs access to a power outlet to work. HIFI products are generally considered desktop equipment, although you can find some which can be used portably.
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Views 29,495 Fosi Audio S3 is a $319 USD Balanced DAC and Streamer with support for a wide range of services including Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, and other apps as well. It is designed for seamless playback and it is also Roon Ready. Today we will review the S3 and …
Views 26,478 Orchard Audio Valencia is a $1999 USD desktop stereo power amplifier and headphone amplifier with a huge 17W into 32 OHMs driving power for headphones, 1.2A Peak current and an output impednce of 0.02 OHMs, fully balanced signal from input to output and a compact footprint. Today we …
Views 24,656 Tronsmart Bang 2 is a $129 USD Bluetooth party speaker with a 2.1 channel design, 26 hours of playtime and the possibility of pairing multiple bang 2 speakers for a stereo or multiroom sound. Today we review the Bang 2 and explore how it fits a party, and …
Views 28,800 LavriCables Grand 30 Core Silver Mains Power Cable V3 is a 610 Euro / $711 USD for the 2 meters length we have in for review power cable. If you want to make sure that you are getting exactly the same cable, you can check out the SKU …
Views 37,125 Sendy Audio Egret is a $799 USD pair of headphones with a warm tilt in their sound, Planar magnetic driver at the core and a beautiful rustic looking design, along with detachable cables. Today we will review the Egret and also compare them with other headphones including Grell …
Views 43,581 Musician Pegasus III is a $1199 USD desktop DAC with an R2R proprietary architecture at the core, True Balanced 24 Bit R2R + 6 Bit DSD FIR Filters, and a low noise power supply. Today we will review the third version of the Pegasus mighty series of DACs …
Views 35,457 Pylon Audio Jasper 23 is a 5950 Euro Flagship pair of High-End Speakers designed for the best audio experience you can have. Today we review the Jasper 23 and will also compare them with the best speakers that we’ve reviewed including Audience ClairAudient 1+1 V5 (3900 USD), Pylon …
Views 38,457 iBasso PB6 Macaw is a $499 USD portable headphone / IEM Amplifier with a desktop power, tube core, and Four JAN6418 Tubes powering it. Today we will review the PB6 Macaw and also compare it with other amplifiers including Singxer SA-2 (629 USD), Erzetich Bacillus 2 (934 USD) …
Views 95,355 FiiO Warmer R2R is a $349 USD Tube Buffer and DAC for Desktop Systems, with a Fully Differential True 24 Bit r2r resistor array DAC and Four JJ Electronic E88CC Tubes at the core. Today we will review the FiiO Warmer and also compare it with other similarly …
Views 70,269 Creative Stage Pro 2.1 Soundbar is a $169 USD 2.1 soundbar which consists of a small-ish soundbar, or a long but very thin and short speaker, and one very tall, but very thin subwoofer. Today we will review the Stage Pro 2.1 and explore how it sounds like, …
Views 78,974 Argon Audio SA2 is a 499 Euro / $ 594 USD Streaming Speaker Amplifier with a powerful output and insane connectivity. Today we review the Argon Audio Sa2 and also compare it with other speaker amplifiers including Burson Funk (550 USD), Topping B100 Mono Set (598 USD) and Cyrus …
Views 68,855 iBasso Macchiato is a $90 USD dongle DAC AMP designed for portability, part of the iBasso Junior or Jr sub brand, based on Dual CS43131 DAC chips, and the star of our review today. As part of iBasso’s affordable arsenal, Macchiato will be judged for efficiency, performance and …
Views 86,535 Singxer SA2 is a $629 USD Class A Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier and Preamplifier with the highest driving power we’ve seen in a headphone amp of this size so far. SA-2 is a huge upgrade over the previous generation and today we will explore how it sounds like, …
Views 73,806 Acer Nitro 18 AI is a 2400 USD Gaming Laptop with multiple configurations available, but for this price we’re getting a 32 GB RAM, AMD AI 9 365 CPU, and Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU. Today we will explore the Nitro 18 Ai, how it won my heart, and …
Views 68,444 EpoMaker TH108Pro is a $84 USD full-sized 100% wireless keyboard with a TFT Smart Display, volume wheel and a 10.000 mAh Battery, designed to overtake your desk, and to sound impressive. We actually have reviewed products from Epokmaker before, although they were usually branded under different brands like …
Views 72,531 CanJam is one of the largest audiophile and portable audio enthusiast events in the whole world, and today I will share with you my impressions as well as personal notes exploring the 2026 edition of the NYC CanJam, which took place at Marriott Marquis right in the center …
Views 71,667 Fosi Audio GR70 is a 229 USD Pure Tube Amplifier for headphones, with adjustable impedance, bass and treble, and it can also work as a preamplifier. Today we will review the GR 70 and see how it fits in the busy market of audiophile products. Introduction Fosi …
Views 68,042 Douk Audio Nobsound P10 Pro is a $109 USD Portable Tube Headphone Amplifier, with a customizable design, and built for convenience and durability. Today we review the P-10 Pro and explore how it fits in today’s market. Introduction In the beginning there were just a couple of …
Views 70,322 Westone Mach 80 is the $1759 USD current Flagship IEM from the company Westone, having a complex 8 Driver system playing inside each shell, with a three-way crossover and a unique fitting mechanism as well as unique cable connection via T2. Today we will review Mach 80 and …
Views 80,288 Creative Pebble Nova is a $279 USD pair of desktop active speakers, with two color variations available, and a 2.0 configuration, USB Type-C input and coaxial drivers. Today we will review the Pebble Nova and see how they fare in the market, along with comparing them with other …
Views 93,285 HIFIMAN Audivina LE is a $399 USD pair of affordable over-the-ear closed-back headphones from HIFIMAN designed for a more affordable take on the Audivina line of headphones, now improved driver tech and a considerably lower price than the Audivina. Today we will review the Audivina LE and also …
Views 75,216 fx-Audio Tube-05 is a $99 USD Tube Preamplifier / Headphone Amplifier designed around a single ECC82 Tube. Today we will review and explore the FXAudio Tube05 and see how it sounds. Introduction FX-Audio is a company that offers entry-level products with good performance and simple construction. They …
Views 79,495 Fosi Audio Luna3 is a $349 USD Turntable for Vinyl Disc lovers, aiming to deliver a clean analog signal path, timeless visual presence and a slower, more relaxed listening experience. Today we will review the Luna3 and see how it stacks against the world, and how it sounds …
Views 89,489 HIFIMAN HE600 is a $799 USD pair of over-the-ear planar magnetic headphones, being a re-telling and reinvention of the original HIFIMAN HE6se with a large number of improvements in the comfort and drivers. Today we will review the new HE-600 and also compare them with multiple headphones we …
Views 84,615 FX-Audio Tube-02 PRO is a $79 USD Preamplifier / Tube Headphone Amplifier with a Vacuum 5725 Tube at the core, and a Class A Amplifier supporting Headphones with an impedance between 32 and 600 OHMs, also used for stereo active speakers, or passive in between the DAC and …
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