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…
Looking for the best streaming player for your audio setup, and if you don’t have any issues with budget Cambridge Audio Evo 150 is best for you. Cambridge Audio Evo 150 AT $3249 is an all-in-one integrated amplifier that packs just about every feature imaginable into its little frame. Combining state-of-the-art technology with a sleek design. The Cambridge Audio…
Marantz PM7000N is not just a classic, analog mid-range integrated amplifier. Marantz comes with digital inputs and the group-wide Enrich streaming amp with HEOS technology. The Marantz PM7000N is a multifunctional device that, with many additional benefits, ensures the connection to the digital present. By testing the streaming amp, we answered another question: Can the brand-new Home…
Aurender manufactures a variety of digital players designed for different use cases in the audio industry. The Aurender A200 model by Aurender is a “full” network player, equipped, unlike transports, with an analog output. Externally, the Aurender A200 Network Player is a full-size device, designed exactly in the style of the manufacturer. The Aurender A200 Network Player…
DSPeaker Anti-Mode X2 Review: In my opinion, the DSPeaker Anti-Mode X2 is the product everyone needs, but it can hardly be classified due to the lack of competition. The younger fellow of the already tested DSPeaker Anti-Mode Dual Core is a room equalizer for loudspeakers and subwoofers. But it can also be used as a…
Ferrum Audio OOR Review: In today’s world, it’s not unusual to see new Hi-Fi or High-End brands popping up. Many of them follow a similar path: starting in the background, making products for other companies, then stepping into the spotlight with their brand. Ferrum Audio’s story follows this pattern. They began by making products for…
