DAC
Review: Hifiman Deva Wired Over-Ear Headphones with Bluemini
Hifiman Deva are planar magnetic open-back headphones with premium sound quality and a detachable Bluetooth module that retail for $299. Inside the box along with these headphones you get both USB-C and 3.5mm audio cables, a 1/4″ (6.35mm) audio adapter, the Bluemini module and an owner’s guide. You don’t get any carry case which we’d like to have seen included at this price point...[Read More]
Review: Zorloo Ztella Integrated USB-DAC Cable
Zorloo Ztella is a tiny USB-DAC with a high-end audio capability, supporting PCM up to 384K and DSD up to 5.6Mhz. We checked out the MQA version which includes a MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) renderer. Packaged in one of those resealable plastic bags, the Ztella looks almost identical to one of those USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapters that comes along with many Android phones these days. Howev...[Read More]
Review: Lindy USB DAC & Headphone Amp
In our latest review, we take a look at the Lindy USB DAC & Headphone Amp In our quest for better sound quality from devices, we look to external solutions that attach as peripheries to enhance our listening experience. Up steps Lindy with the Lindy USB DAC and Headphone Amp. You may be familiar with the brand already because we’ve reviewed a few of their products before he...[Read More]
Zoorloo Z:ero Digital Earphones and USB ZuperDAC Review
Zoorloo Z:ero Digital Earphones and USB ZuperDAC Zorloo are a company I hadn’t really heard of, but I was told about them and how they have been very successful on Indiegogo, crowdfunding products like their DAC digital earphones and USB portable DAC. Both raised well over the amount needed, and have generated some good reviews. So I decided to reach out and get these two products and see ho...[Read More]
Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS – Review
Good things come in small packages, or so the saying goes. In the case of the Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS it’s certainly true. This thing is tiny. 30 x 10 x 53.5mm and 100g (3.5oz) in weight, but it’s build quality is excellent. At one end you’ll find a micro-USB input, at the other a 3.5mm analogue output. On the top just two buttons for volume control, the + and – symbols...[Read More]
Mass Fidelity Relay – Review
The Mass Fidelity Relay arrived in striking packaging, this thing is heavy, (according to the postal info it’s 1KG!) It’s beautifully presented, the Relay itself on display behind the plastic window of the box, the accessories neatly tucked into a compartment with a magnetic flap. Behind the flap, Mass Fidelity labelled audio cables, both RCA to RCA & 3.5mm to RCA, gold pl...[Read More]