Blog

NEW! Hidizs MD4 4 Balanced Armature Drivers In-ear Monitors

4 Custom-Designed BA Drivers - HIDIZS Gold Effect

Combining 4 Hidizs Custom Balanced Armature drivers to bring you acoustic charm, developed and tuned for years by Hidizs professional audio team, with evolved sound range performance. One custom BA driver for high frequencies: get higher resolution and more extension, crisper sound, and richer details. One custom BA driver for midrange: more body for the mids, more power, and presence. Intoxicating texture, unbelievable vocals. Two custom BA drivers for low frequency: double power to stimulate thicker bass, incredible depth,...

Read more...

Topping DM7 8-Channel DAC Audio Science Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping DM7 8-channel USB DAC. The DM7 is simplicity in itself as you can tell from its rear terminals: USB input is the only one provided which is just fine with me. And seems trigger support is becoming standard in Topping products which is nice. 1/4 connectors are used to save space so you need to get adapters for your XLR cables or better yet, XLR to 1/4 as I use. EDIT: remote control is...

Read more...

SMSL HO100 Audio Science Review (Headphone Amp)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL HO100 balanced (input) stereo headphone amplifier. It was sent to me by Aoshida Audio and costs US $149. The HO100 matches its companion DO100 DAC. Switches feel nice and so does the volume control. While 4.4mm penticon connector is provided, its output is no more than 1/4 HP jack (so it is for convenience, not power). What is unusual and welcome at this price point is inclusion...

Read more...

New Topping DX7pro scoop

As we see the new Topping Dx7pro gets a new look like the dx5 but it seems a bit wider. we are looking forward to the new dx7pro, he have big shoes to fill, his brother was a great succes, but as we expect from Topping it will be a great device.

Read more...

Audio science review SMSL DA-6 stereo desktop class D amplifier.

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL DA-6 stereo desktop class D amplifier. Ah, what a pleasure it was to unpack the DA-6 and see this nice thin packaging! That niceness extends to the back, fixing one of my main complaints with compact amplifiers: Instead of stacking the binding posts on top of each other and thereby making it very difficult to put large binding posts, they are lined up horizontally. This allowed me to connect my locking banana...

Read more...

Audio science review SMSL DO100 DAC

This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL DO100 stereo balanced DAC with Bluetooth. Sorry about the fuzzy front panel picture. It looks better in person. The rotary control makes it nice to adjust volume. Back panel is the usual affair but with USB-C connector instead of the usual Type B: Nice that AC adapter is built into the unit so you don't have to worry about a dongle. The usual SMSL remote control is provided. SMSL DO100 Measurements Let's start with...

Read more...

 High End in München aankondigingen omtrent NorStone

Tijdens de High End in München zijn een aantal aankondigingen omtrent NorStone gedaan die ik graag wil delen. De nieuwe HDMI 2.1 kabels in de 8K range van NorStone waren al beperkt beschikbaar en zijn er nu volop. Deze snelste lijn van HDMI kabels ondersteunen 48 Gbps aan data, met op 4K 120 frames en op 8K 60 frames per seconde. Uiteraard ontbreekt het eARC protocol niet. Beschikbaar in de lengtes 1, 2 en 4 meter, vanaf €79,- verkoop. Niet goedkoper? Nee, want er is meest logisch alleen gekozen voor de...

Read more...

Topping D90SE Measurements (DAC) State Of The Art.

Topping D90SE Measurements (DAC) ​ Hi folks, I just got my hands on the mighty Topping D90SE and wanted to share my objective analysis. Some might wonder what would be the point to post this, when we already have a complete test at ASR, with our host's skills and his APx555... Well, at least three reasons, I would say: 1) I need an undisputed reference to set the benchmark for my further gears analyses. 2) That way, I am curious to find if I may...

Read more...

SMSL SU-9n DAC Review, Gone MQA, Best Dynamic Range?

https://youtu.be/jDHbNNEKntw Pros: Best in Class Dynamic Range, Good Sound Quality, Reasonable Price, No MQA. Cons: Slightly More Precision Notes will make it True Giant Killer, Just Sayin. If you like naturally accurate sound with rich tonality, do your ears favor this SU-9n DAC is a must audition for your musical enjoyment. When testing audio components I spend my time to know actual sound quality and quality of the component. I had this S.M.S.L SU-9n DAC since early October before anyone gets their hands on but...

Read more...