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TOPPING L30 vs A30 Pro vs A90 Comparison Chart

The all-new TOPPING A30 Pro headphone amp lands firmly in the middle of the price range of TOPPING's amps, making it something of a middle child. Does that make it a creature of compromise or a wel...

TOPPING A90 Review from Joshua Valour

Josh Valour had some spectacular things to say about the TOPPING A90 amplifier. Despite a minor complaint about the volume knob (see below), Josh calls this amp "probably the best amplifier on the ...

TOPPING L30 vs vs A50s vs A30 Pro Comparison Chart

Audiophiles looking for a stellar amp in the sub-$350 range have options aplenty. TOPPING alone carries three amps in that range suited for various use-cases. We've gathered them here to help you ...

TOPPING A50s Reviews Compendium

Compendium updated: April 19th, 2021.   The TOPPING A50s is often overshadowed by its more expensive siblings, but audiophiles looking for a game-changing amp in the sub-$300 bracket shouldn't n...

HiFiMAN Arya Reviews Compendium

The HifiMAN Arya is a planar magnetic headphone with a nanometer diaphragm and an asymmetrical magnetic circuit. We’ve compiled reviews from across the web for your reference. What you’ll find here...

LCD-2C vs LCD-2 vs LCD-2 Closed Back Comparison Chart

Audeze has a number of sub-$1,000 headphones for music fans who’d love to dive into the California company’s sound without breaking the bank. We’ve made a comparison chart of the Audeze LCD-2 Class...

LCD-2 Classic Reviews Compendium

Audeze went old school with the LCD-2 Classic. They removed the Fazor elements from the drivers, aligning the LCD-2C to the sound of the original LCD-2 launched in 2008. The result is a warm and en...

SMSL SP400 vs TOPPING A90 Comparison Chart

Buying a desktop amp may be harder than ever now that benchmark quality can be attained for under $1000. To make your research easier, we’ve created a comparison chart for two amps that ought to be...

Moondrop Starfield vs Tin HIFI T4 Comparison Chart

It's amazing what sound you can get from a $100 IEM, as companies like Moondrop and TIN HIFI are proving. But as more of these spectacular, budget-firnedly options hit the market, it can be overwhe...

Topping D70S MQA DAC Review - Raising the Bar

Can you guess which is my favorite DAC manufacturer from Asia? That’s right folks, that’s Topping… and if you are asking yourself why? It’s a cumulus of multiple factors: Build quality and aestheti...

SMSL SP200, THX-789, HPA4: THX Battle Royale!

As promised my 3-way comparison review between 3 THX-AAA headphone amps is ready and here are my findings. HPA4 and SP200 were already reviewed around here, THX-789 is a loaner unit from a closer ...

Gustard A22 vs SMSL M400 Comparison Chart

In our latest battle of the DACs, the Gustard A22 DAC is compared to the SMSL M400 MQA DAC! The specs and influencer reviews are laid out for you to shop and compare before you buy, so read on, see...