Astell&Kern has unveiled its latest high-resolution digital audio player (DAP), the PD10, along with its accompanying cradle. Detailed specifications and features can be found on the official Astell&Kern website. The release represents a significant addition […]
[Disclaimer: this review unit was provided by Cayin as part of the N7 EU tour. Big shout out to the most excellent Andy Kong for his generosity]. A 1-Bit DAP? To 1-bit or not two […]
Hiby R8 Purchase SP2000 Purchase Astell & Kern SP2000 vs. Hiby R8. Astell & Kern SP2000 is their TOTL DAP priced at a whopping $3500 and the Hiby R8 TOTL at $1900. This is not […]
I am really pleased to rekindle my relationship with Astell & Kern. Over the years I have owned a few of their offerings. The Kann Cube has the audiophile forums buzzing. The […]
This fantastic DAP landed on my workbench. Reference quality with power to drive my Aiva Planar. More to come!
Questyle QP2R QP2R Manufacturer Website: Questyle QP2R A Little Technical Stuff: Patented fully discrete/full-balanced/Current Mode AMP Pure Class A BIAS control system Audio Formats Supported – WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, […]
The Opus #1S Opus #1S Purchase Here: Musicteck Manufacturer Website: thebit Audio Opus Also for sale here: Amazon A Little Technical Stuff: 24bit / 192kHz High Resolution Sound Cirrus Logic CS43198 x 2EA Dual DAC […]
The Questyle QP2R arrived today! What a classy DAP. Initial listen is more than favorable, but we will see with time. It may be some time before this gets a formal review because my queue […]
Pros – Clarity and transparency, sexy design, neutral Cons – Scroll wheel Shanling M3s M3s Purchase Here: MusicTeck (currently a case is included) Manufacturer Website: Shanling Also for sale here: Shanling M3S A Little Technical Stuff: […]
Pros – Form factor, pocketability, smooth sound quality, powerful Cons – No case, precision when changing volume, no on-board storage Shanling M2s *The product was provided to me by Andrew at MusicTeck for an honest review […]
