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“Absolutely Baller”: Joshua Valour Reviews the TOPPING DX5 DAC/Amp

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.

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"My New Go-To Device": Passion for Sound On the FiiO K9 Pro ESS

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 flags...

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"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 amp...

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"Absolute Beast": Passion for Sound Reviews the TOPPING NX7 Portable 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 t...

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"You Could Replace Entire Desktop Setups With This": Zeos on the FiiO M17

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...

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Joshua Valour Calls the HIFIMAN XS "the best headphone for $500"

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 ...

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“These finals are perfect”: Zeos on the final UX3000 ANC Bluetooth Headphones

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

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"The best all-in-one": Sandu Vitalie on the 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 bitte...

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"Absolutely mind-blowing": Joshua Valour Reviews the final A8000 IEM

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 orchestr...

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"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 headphon...

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"The New $120 Champ": Joshua Valour Reviews the SMSL SH-6 Amplifier

Now, in this comparison we’re going to be comparing the SMSL SH-6 and the Schiit Magni. A quick note on the Magni. This Magni specifically is not a...

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“God Mode Stack”: Zeos Reviews the TOPPING PA5

This stack is the god mode stack. Five years ago, you couldn’t touch this. There was nothing that could touch this for five years. Now, you can mix...