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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 82,402 KeyChron Q4 HE is a $239 USD QMK Wireless Keyboard with a 60% layout, equipped with Hall Effect Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switches at the core. The version we will review today is the Fully Assembled version with a Carbon Black color, and this is not modded, being the …
Views 83,294 Ricable Invictus Power Reference RP15 is a $1021 USD high-end power cable for stereo systems, which you can order in this size, or basically any other size you may need. Today we will review the new Invictus Power Reference and see what kind of change it brings to …
Views 80,317 Topping DX5 II Dual DAC AMP is a $299 USD Desktop DAC / Headphone AMP, with a Dual ES9039Q2M DAC combo at the core, with an X-Hybrid Headphone Amplifier Circuit, and Bluetooth BT5.1 support, and 10-Band High-Precision PEQ. Today we will review the Topping DX5II and compare it …
Views 99,712 iBasso DX260 MK2 is a $949 USD Music Player DAP with an Octa DAC Chip Matrix, Qualcomm 665 SoC, and with a Removable Back Cover, an upgrade from the original DX260. Today we explore the new MK 2 version of the DX260, what changed, what improved and which …
Views 64,758 Fosi Audio K7 is a $229 USD gaming soundcard DAC / Headphone AMP with a CNC shell, AK4493SEQ DAC at the core, and OPA1612 LPF, and with Bluetooth connectivity. Today we will review the K7 and see how it fares in the busy market of upper entry-level DAC …
Views 87,256 Audience OhNo III is a $975 USD set of Speaker Cables, with this price being for the version we have, which is around 3 meters long. For a shorter variant, you can get a smaller price, down to $825 USD for a 2-meter pair, and you can increase …
Views 91,695 Audience Studio Two is a $539 USD USB Cable with a Type-A to Type-B connector termination, picking up right where the world of the OHNO cables ends and starting the quality audience is best known for in the high-end world. Today we will review the Studio Two UsB …
Views 77,855 SMSL M20 is a $129 USD entry-level DAC / Headphone AMP with a complex 4 X CS43131 DAC solution at the core, and with USB decoding abilities, made to act as the soundcard for your desktop system. Today we will review the M20 and broadly explore how it …
Views 56,316 ddHiFi HS400 is a $129 USD per layer stand for desktop products with a full metallic aluminum build, and an especially beautiful look that adds style to your setup, helping cool off your devices and improving your hiFi experience step by step. Introduction DD HiFi always created …
Views 89,973 FiiO SA1 is a $179 USD pair of Active Speakers with multiple functions, including a 31-Band Lossless PEQ, a Variety of inputs, support for high-resolution DAC Bluetooth, and a fairly powerful 20W * 2 + 5W * 2 four-way power output. Introduction We often come back to …
Views 80,568 FiiO S15 is a $999 USD High-End Streamer with a Preamplifier output, digital output, and a Flagship AKM DAC combo at the core, running an AK 4191 and an AK 4499EX dac combo. With a Snapdragon 660, Android 12, 35W Low-Noise Power Supply and a large 7.84″ Display, …
Views 77,391 FiiO K17 is the $899 USD Desktop DAC / Headphone Amplifier which employs a Flagship AKM DAC solution, relying on AK4191 + AK4499EX*2 DACs, combined with an extremely powerful 4000mW + 4000mW headphone amplifier inside. Today we will review the K17 and compare it with other similarly priced …
Views 52,763 SMSL C200PRO is a $199 USD DAC / Headphone AMP made for stereo setups, sold and fulfilled by Aoshida, with an ES9039Q2M DAC chip at the core. Today we will review the C200PRO and see how it fits in the rich market of today’s world. Introduction Aoshida …
Views 49,653 iBasso AMP16 is a $219 USD Amplifier module designed for DX340, featuring Dual JAN6148 Tubes inside, and it is an AMP card made for DX340 having both Class AB and Tube Output modes. Today we will review the AMP16 and see how it compares with AMP15, the one …
Views 71,176 High-End Munich is coming to an end and today we cover the last ever audiophile event to take place in the Bavarian City, as this year we’re seeing changes for every aspect of audio, many new interesting technological advancements, as well as new products from companies, while others …
Views 78,623 Elipson Heritage XLS 7 is a 799 Euro / $899 USD high-end Vintage-Style pair of bookshelf speakers with a 165mm Cellulose pulp Woofer – Midrange driver, a 22mm silk dome tweeter with a double magnetic, delivering superior sound reproduction for a captivating listening experience. Today we will review …
Views 82,426 TempoTec March V-M5 is a $220 USD Desktop Bluetooth DAC / Headphone Amplifier with a Dual DAC chip inside, LDAC support, and a limited version available with a beautiful wooden veneer case. Today we will review the March V and briefly compare it with the desktop DAC / …
Views 99,999 iBasso DX340 is the $1699 USD Flagship-Class DAP or Digital Audio Player designed by iBasso to be the Reference in 2025 for audio, with Dual system Controllers, Dual Batteries and Discrete PWM-DACs. Compared to most DAPs, iBasso DAPs usually have far better software support and usually much longer …
Views 86,630 LincPlus LincStation N1 is a $483 USD / 425 Euro Streamer designed for streaming both music and video, with support for 6 Bays, a Rich Interface, and with an excellent selection of output ports, and outstanding Software support too. Today we will review the LinkStation N1, powered by …
Views 64,525 KeyChron Q6 HE is a $249 USD 100% Mechanical Keyboard with a wireless design, Hall Effect Gateron Double-rail Magnetic Switches, and dynamic rapid triggering, adjustable actuation points. Today we will review the KeyChron Q6 HE and compare it to my favorite and daily keyboard, Keychron Q6 MAX (219 …
Views 79,030 FiiO DM13 is a 150 USD Portable CD Player / CD Ripper with a Dual CS43198 DAC, 660mW x2 power output, and a Desktop Mode that allows you to use it without draining the internal battery. Even Bluetooth is included with aptX HD support, so today we will …
Views 77,519 Shanling EH2 is a $369 USD desktop DAC / Headphone Amplifier with an In-House Developed 24-Bit R2R DAC, Extra Powerful Amplifier with a 4.3W driving power for a 32 OHM impedance, and with an external DC12V Power Supply. Today we take a look at the EH2, and compare …
Views 70,753 ddHiFi BC44XLR is a 139 USD interconnect cable, serving a simple, but essential purpose for music lovers, connecting a DAP or digital audio player to an external amplifier, and today we will see just how do the two cables sound and if they are fit to be part …
Views 88,346 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 65,308 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 …
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