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We Compared the Matrix element X2 vs element M2 vs element i2

Conventional wisdom says that all-in-one DAC/Amps are worse than a stack of individual devices. When you stick all of those components into one shared box, they typically create a huge increase in ...

"Brilliant" TOPPING NX7 Portable Amp: Prime Audio

What’s cracking, audio fans? It’s David here from Prime Audio Reviews. What we’re looking at today is the TOPPING NX7. This is not a DAC. It’s just an amplifier. And the price is $179. It’s about t...

Joshua Valour: "Absolutely Baller" TOPPING DX5 DAC/Amp Review

I do think that this is a very good unit, and for the right customer I think this is going to be an absolutely baller DAC/Amp to have.

"My New Go-To Device" - FiiO K9 Pro ESS Review

Hey, folks, welcome to another Passion for Sound audio review. Today we’re taking a look at the K9 Pro ESS from FiiO. This is basically their flagship all-in-one device, and whilst not always being...

"History is made": Audio Science Review on the TOPPING LA90

It is clear that Topping engineers are bringing their expertise in designing ultra low noise and distortion in headphone amplification to power amplifiers. As such, they have outdone every amplifie...

Absolute Beast: Passion for Sound Reviews TOPPING NX7 Amp

The NX7 is an absolute beast. It’s driven everything from sensitive IEMs with no issues at all to difficult-to-drive planars. So if you do happen to be someone that still needs a portable style amp...

FiiO M17: Zeos Says It Can Replace Entire Desktop Setups

This is as good as a desktop amp. In fact, it sounds like the K9. It’s an ESS K9. It sounds great. However, on the T60 Argons I found them a little sibilant than other amplifiers. Everything else I...

HIFIMAN XS: "Best $500 Headphone" - Joshua Valour

So I really hesitate to call things the best, often because I think “best” is an overused term. However, I do truly think that the HIFIMAN Edition XS might just be the best headphone at $500 right ...

Zeos Praises UX3000 ANC Bluetooth Headphones: Flawless Finals

These finals are perfect. Perfect. They’re perfect headphones. For what you need, for what you want. They’re so comfortable.

Sandu Vitalie: "Best All-in-One" FiiO K9 Pro ESS DAC/Amp

A little over ten years ago, FiiO entered the entry level desktop DAC/Amp market. I clearly remember finishing a FiiO E09K review that left a bitter taste in my mouth, urging them developing higher...

Joshua Valour: "Mind-blowing" final A8000 IEM Review

The A8000 is enjoyable all of the time, no matter the genre. You can listen to really crispy acoustical music. You can listen to an entire orchestra, or you can listen to top 50s music that has a c...

"Best $300 You Can Spend": Cheap Audio Man On the TOPPING MX5

Hey, I’m Randy, and you’re watching the Cheap Audio Man. Here at the Cheap Audio Man, we help folks find high-value hi-fi home theater and headphone equipment, and today we’re talking about the TOP...