AURALiC Aquila X3

AURALiC Aquila X3 Shocks the Audio World: Completes G3 Line and Launches Revolutionary X Series

The AURALiC Aquila X3 streaming media processor marks a new era in high-end audio, featuring a 14-inch touchscreen display, an integrated CD drive, and modular hardware add-ons. Powered by Tesla’s proprietary G3 streaming platform, the Aquila X3 utilizes groundbreaking Direct Data Recording (DDR) technology alongside galvanic isolation for unparalleled performance. According to Xuanqian Wang, founder…

Simaudio Moon 861 Power Amplifier and 891 Preamplifier Review
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Simaudio Moon 861 Power Amplifier and 891 Preamplifier Review

The North collection is a new addition to the Moon by Simaudio lineup, and the collection itself lives partly in parallel with the main lineup. It may gradually replace the existing lineup, although it is unlikely that it will completely replace it: after all, the North components are top or pre-top models in certain numbered…

Non oversampling

What is non oversampling: How a Non oversampling DAC sound good?

Nowadays digital analog converter (DACs) plays a vital role in converting digital audio files into high-quality sound that we enjoy in our home setups. In DAC design oversampling is a technique to enhance the audio quality. However, non-oversampling DACs have emerged as an intriguing alternative that aims to deliver high-quality sound without oversampling. In this…

Elac EA101EQ-G Review: A Powerful DAC-integrated amplifier
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Elac EA101EQ-G Review: A Powerful DAC-integrated amplifier

Elac EA101EQ-G – the traditional manufacturer from Kiel could hardly have called its new integrated amplifier more cryptic. The name behind the abbreviation EA is far more catchy: Element Amplifier. This already indicates that the EA101EQ-G is primarily aimed at hi-fi beginners or those switching over, which is also underlined by its sales price of…

McIntosh-MC275-Amplifier-C22-Preamplifier-Combo-Review
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McIntosh MC275 Amplifier & C22 Preamplifier Combo Review

McIntosh makes top-notch stereo equipment, and the C22 MK V AC preamp and MC275 AC power amp combo is a perfect example. It delivers amazing sound and looks fantastic, all at a price point that isn’t their absolute highest. The best part? They give you tons of options! With 20 different power amps alone (not counting multi-channel…

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Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 Review

Modern integrated amplifiers can do much more than just “just” amplify and manage stereo signals. An integrated amplifier that can do a lot is the Lyngdorf TDAI-3400. It attracts, for example, with a highly sophisticated room calibration (RoomPerfect) and such a comprehensive modular design that it is possible for everyone to “tailor” their perfect amplifier. Discover the…

Cayin CS-805A Review: A Detailed Tube Amplifier Review
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Cayin CS-805A Review: A Detailed Tube Amplifier Review

The Cayin CS-805A is a tube amplifier that uses an 805 as the output tube. As you might expect, it has excellent dynamics, but the sound is also very special compared to other 805 amps. No matter how long they have been doing their job, HiFi testers are not immune to doubts about their results and recommendations….