Compact, space-saving hi-fi is popular. There are midi-size components, mini and micro. The cute preamp/DAC Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital and the brand new power amp Amp Box S3 could even be called nano-hi-fi. Nevertheless, these are full-fledged audio components with a considerable range of functions, good sound, and respectable output power – as the…
DSPeaker Anti-Mode X4: The subwoofer equalizer boxes from DSPeaker have been known for many years. They are now an integral part of the scene, as they are the only ones that manage to achieve reliable bass equalization and “de-drumming” with simple automatic calibration. The Anti-Mode products were always extremely simple to use, of top-quality workmanship,…
Line 6 Amplifiers: I play an Agile Interceptor 7 (before they made them with EMG) and a custom 1976 Aria Les Paul (lawsuit era) with the original pickup and Duncan Super Distortion. My Aria is screaming from this. Agile isn’t as cool, but it still sounds good. I play more metal-influenced and electronic/ambient/industrial music. This…
JBL PartyBox Ultimate: Today I’ll talk about the party speaker by JBL. As we all know JBL has strengthened its position in the market of wireless speakers or wireless party speakers after the release of its PartyBox Ultimate model PartyBox Ultimate is capable of covering large spaces open area parties beach parties and my favorite…
The Topping LA90 is a high-performing and high-definition amplifier. This amplifier is gaining attention in the community. With its accurate engineering and excellent sound quality, LA 90 has become the right choice for audiophile lovers and casual listeners. This Review explains the key features, specifications, and performance of Topping LA90, providing a detailed overview for…
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably heard the noise: Eversolo’s DMP-A6 reset expectations for sub-$1k streamer/DACs. The follow-up Eversolo DMP-A8 isn’t just “more of the same.” It’s a bigger, heavier, pricier box that promises a proper analog preamp, AKM’s latest conversion, serious power supplies, and the one output many of us have been begging for:…
Once upon a time, ELAC produced record players but took a break for several decades. What is being produced now has nothing to do with the ELAC players of the distant past – now they are quite independent modern devices, which is evident in the Elac Miracord 80. Only the line name from previous years…
Having much experience in high-end audio, I’ve encountered everything from jaw-droppingly expensive components to hidden gems in the budget realm. The journey to find a balanced setup—something that delivers exceptional performance without an exotic price tag has been my lifelong pursuit. Enter the WiiM Ultra, a product that not only redefines the concept of “value” in…
We want everything at once, preferably in a single box, right? And, if possible, at a price that leaves enough budget for a good pair of speakers. For those who share this need, the IOTAVX MA3 is a compelling option. It feels like a product created at the direct request of the audiophile community: an…
iFi NEO iDSD 2 DAC The new generation of devices from the line of desktop components from iFi develops the most interesting ideas of its predecessors. The iFi NEO iDSD 2 DAC headphone amplifier continues to develop the successful NEO series. Last year, we published a review of the iFi network player NEO Stream, which received the EISA 2023-2024 award as…
