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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 5,489 LavriCables Grand Silver USB A-B Interconnect is a 415 Euro / $ 483 USD Cable for Data transfers, the current flagship from Lavri, and it comes with a Pure 5N Silver 20 Core construction, and it is a dual cable, so data line is separate from the power …
Views 4,651 Aune NC1 Evo is a $429 USD Audio Clock and Linear Power Supply, with high-precision OCXO Audio Clock, 2 x Sine Wave and Precise Linear Power Supply. NC1 Evo comes with a Dual DC Output at 9V or 12 V and 2 A, being compatible with a wide …
Views 5,694 Asus Strix G18 G815LP is a 2327 high-end gaming laptop with a Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU at the core, WQXGA Display with 240 Hz refresh rate 18″ display and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU at the core. Today we will review the Asus ROG Strix …
Views 6,118 HIFIMAN Arya Wifi is a $1449 USD high-end planar magnetic pair of over-the-ear headphones with a Wifi DAC Headphone AMP at the core, that comes with matching R2R DACs and a Class A Headphone Amplifier, Wifi modules and streaming, perfect for lossless music listening around the house. Today …
Views 7,617 Akko Verge S9 Ultra are a $69 USD pair of over-the-ear headphones with gaming as their main usage scenario, a 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound and with a lightweight construction of just 270 grams. Today we will review the Verge S9 Ultra and see how they compare to more …
Views 6,230 iBasso Kunlun is a $699 USD Desktop Headphone Amplifier with a GAN core, 4 channel volume control provided by Texas Instruments, and 40 high-performance transistors. With a Linear Power Supply, Kunlun has everything you could desire from a powerful desktop headphone AMP, so today we will review the …
Views 5,995 Fosi Audio ZP3 is a $229 USD PreAmplifier for Stereo systems, as well as headphone systems, with three source inputs, three source outputs, and HPF adjustment. It does feature a 12V Trigger in and out, and makes a perfect combo with ZD3 and ZA3 also from Fosi Audio. …
Views 29,602 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 26,520 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 24,689 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 28,835 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 37,157 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 43,739 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 38,445 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 38,555 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 95,486 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 70,324 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 79,008 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 68,990 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 86,646 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 73,859 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 68,479 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 72,562 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 71,717 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 68,110 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 …
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