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An audio review & news blog. The volume should not exceed 80 dB is recommended. I usually adhere to the safe-listening style by WHO. Please note that my aural impressions and interpretations of measurements are also made from a safe-listening style.

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HiBy RS2: Seek Splendid Sound With This New Darwin Based R2R Digital Audio Player

Last year, HiBy released the revolutionary RS6 digital audio player. The player laid the foundation of premium R2R-based Darwin Architecture for portable digital audio players for the brand. Bringing the legacy set by the RS6 forward, HiBy…

Six Upgrades With Topping L30 II Headphone Amplifier: Topping L30 II Vs L30

Last week, Topping released an upgrade to its widely acclaimed L30 headphone amplifier with the announcement of the all-new Topping L30 II headphone amplifier. If we believe Topping’s words, They have completely redesigned the NFCA module …

xDuoo Releases MU-604 High-Performance Desktop DAC & MU-605 HD Bluetooth Receiver

The latest “MU” series of products match exactly the “MT” series of headphone amplifier lineup which has been here since last year from xDuoo. Without wasting any more time, let’s know more about the latest MU-604 and the MU-605.

Kinera Gramr Modular IEM Upgrade Cable With Detachable Boom Microphone

Who said you can’t use your premium HiFi IEMs for calling?? Kinera has come up with a brand new IEM upgrade cable that features a detachable omnidirectional boom microphone, meet the all-new Kinera Gramr. The cable includes a microphone th…

KBEAR Releases Ormosia Dual Driver(1DD+1BA) Hybrid IEMs

KBEAR has unveiled its latest dual-driver hybrid set of in-ear monitors, the KBEAR Ormosia. It’s a unique name for a uniquely designed pair featuring a simple straight-down wearing pattern, small ergonomic ear shells, dual-driver hybrid se…

Six Upgrades With Topping E30 II Desktop DAC: Topping E30 II Vs E30!!

Topping has completely redesigned the architecture of E30 for the new-generation E30 II. Instead of a single DAC arrangement on the OG E30, the latest E30 II is packed with a Dual DAC architecture. There are several other updates on the E3…

SIVGA M200: Flat-Head Earphones With Large 15.4mm Dynamic Driver

Sivga has made a good name in the industry with its wide range of wooden over-ear headphones. But little do we know, Sivga also deals in flat-head earbuds and in-ear monitors. Today, Sivga has released a brand new set of flat-head earphone…

Tanchjim Zero: Latest Budget Single Dynamic Driver With DMT4 Architecture

Tanchjim has got an expertise in designing single dynamic driver IEMs. They have a huge catalog of highly-acclaimed single DD IEMs like the Tanchjim Ola, Hana 2021, Oxygen, etc. Today, they add another pocket-friendly set of single dynamic…

(News) Topping Announces New E30 II Desktop DAC and L30 II NFCA based Desktop Headphone AMP

After a long wait, Topping has finally revealed a successor to its classic E30 and L30 entry-level desktop audio setup. They have released E30 II as an upgrade to the E30 DAC and L30 II as a successor to the L30 headphone amplifier. Toppin…

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition: Newly updated 10mm dual-cavity dynamic driver

The Moondrop Aria Snow Edition single dynamic driver IEM has been released.

(News) 7HZ Salnotes Zero: HiFi 10mm Dynamic Driver In Ear Earphone

The latest entry-level IEMs, 7HZ Salnotes Zero, have been released.

(News) Moondrop Dawn Gets An All-New 3.5mm Single-Ended Variant

Following the success of the recently launched Moondrop DAWN 4.4mm Portable USB DAC/AMP, Moondrop has now revealed a single-ended variant for the DAWN, Let’s meet the all-new Moondrop DAWN 3.5mm Single-Ended Portable USB DAC/AMP. They have…

(News) Tempotec Serenade X: High-End Desktop HiFi DAP USB DAC

The latest network digital audio player, Tempotec Serenade X, is now available.

(News) KZ AS16 Pro: 16BA Balanced Armature Units Earphones HIFI Bass In Ear Monitor Earphones

The KZ AS16 Pro, IEMs with eight balanced armature drivers per side, has been released.