All we want is everything at once, so it should be at least in one case, right? And at most, they also have a price so that there is enough left for some better speakers. And fulfill our needs, you can look at the IOTAVX MA3, which I think they made at the request of…
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…
Marantz PM7000N is not just a classic, analog mid-range integrated amplifier. Marantz comes with digital inputs and the group-wide Enrich streaming 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…
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. Aurender A200 Network Player comes…
Chord Electronics: well known Company for amplifiers introduced its Ultima integrated series five years ago.The founder/owner of the company John Franks has put his efforts into introducing a full-width Ultima integrated amplifier setting up a new level of performance in one single amplifier. The ULTIMA INTEGRATED integrated amplifier comes with the latest dual-feed topology with the power…
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 other companies, but over…
Exciting news for Schiit lovers in the US! Schiit Audio has just unveiled the Schiit Audio Aegir 2 power amplifier, a game-changer in the world of audio. What’s special about this amplifier is its use of the Halo topology, which combines voltage and current feedback in the final amplifier for the first time. This means…
Attention headphone enthusiasts! Schiit has unleashed the Schiit Vali 3, the latest evolution in their lineup, building upon the success of the Vali++ and Vali 2 models. This powerhouse of an amplifier boasts improvements like enhanced heat dissipation and a beefed-up power supply, now delivering robust 1.5 watts to 32-ohm headphones and a swing of 200 milliwatts…
If you’re in the market for a reasonably priced, classic integrated amplifier with digital inputs but without all the extra streaming features and apps, the Denon PMA-1700NE could be the perfect choice. This Japanese amplifier offers a blend of performance and traditional ease of use, without unnecessary frills but with plenty of smart, thoughtful details. At first…
Cayin CS-55A: Audiophile gear is known for being pretty traditional. It’s like the world of making sharp swords – both are slow to change. So it’s surprising how quickly and confidently Chinese brands have made their mark here. But let’s not talk about business strategies from Asia; let’s focus on one interesting result of their work….