Reviews

With its exquisitely retro-inspired design and up to 400 Watts of "Class-AD" power on tap, the new HiFi ROSE RA180 is an integrated amplifier that blends past and present in a package that looks unlike anything else on the market.

With a trimmed-down weight of 420 grams, an all-new visual design plus all new planar-magnetic drivers, the new LCD-5 is a radically different flagship headphone than what you might have expected from Audeze.

The new dCS Lina redefines the notion of "endgame" when it comes to headphone listening. Comprising of a Network DAC, Master Clock and Headphone Amplifier, the three units combine to provide an unparalleled way to enjoy music via headphones.

My ears always prick up whenever I hear that a new Campfire Audio IEM (in-ear-monitor) has landed on the market. The Portland, Oregon-based manufac...

The Matrix Audio Element X2 Music Streamer seamlessly combines high-resolution wireless streaming functionalitywith a powerful balanced headphone amplifier, ES90838PRO DAC, and pre-amplifier capabilities into a stunning all-one-one package. Could this be the most "future ready" digital audio source device yet?

The new iFi GO bar Ultraportable DAC & Headphone amplifier squeezes in nearly half a Watt of power plus a hi-res DAC into a tiny "dongle"-style footprint. If you're looking for a first DAC/amp or a portable audiophile solution, could this be your headphone "mecca"?

The FiiO M17 Portable High-Resolution Audio Player is a digital audio player that blurs the line between portable convenience and desktop power. With THX amplification technology, dual flagship ESS DAC chips and a host of wireless and analogue connectivity options, could this portable device earn a place on your desk?

The Simaudio MOON 430HAD Headphone Amplifier with DSD Capable DAC is a state-of-the-art fully-balanced headphone amplifier, preamplifier with an optional inbuilt DSD-capable DAC. If you’re a headphone listener searching for the ultimate reference pairing with your high-end cans, you might as well just stop here.

The iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon Portable Headphone Amp & DAC combines the intelligence of portable DAC, the convenience of streaming plus the power of a headphone amp in one portable, versatile package.

The Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 is a compact integrated amplifier featuring a range of digital, streaming and analogue connectivity options plus Lyngdorf's patented RoomPerfect room correction technology built-in. We take a look at what sort of difference RoomPerfect makes to listening at home when it comes to dealing with one of the trickiest things to deal with - the room itself.

Famed digital audio player and earphone maker Astell&Kern has combined their digital and analogue know-how in their first true wireless earphone, the new UW100. Could this be the first real true wireless offering for on-the-go audiophiles?

HIFIMAN has released an updated version of their acclaimed Arya open-back planar-magnetic headphone, featuring new "Stealth Magnet" technology which promises even greater levels of transparency and performance.