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Audio-Technica Announces Availability Of High-End AT-BHA100 Tube Hybrid Headphone Amp & Matching AT-DAC100 DAC

On November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 By hft-staff

Audio-Technica is now shipping the AT-BHA100 Tube Hybrid Balanced Headphone Amp & AT-DAC100 DAC for $999 and $699 respectively…details are below: The following Press Release is courtesy of Audio-Technica– Audio-Technica Now Offers Its High-End AT-BHA100Balanced

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Audeze Euclid Closed-Back Planar IEM Review: Astonishing Planar Magnetic Headphones That Fit In Your Pocket!

On October 3, 2021October 6, 2021 By paul-cash

TL;DR Audeze’s first closed-back planar magnetic earphones aren’t cheap, but they do an excellent job of distilling the exciting performance from their full-sized headphones into a much smaller and lighter form factor. Overview Back in

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SMSL HO200 Headphone Amplifier Review: The Best For Astonishing Power And Detail!

On September 22, 2021October 21, 2021 By paul-cash

For the last year or so, if you were looking for a powerful, yet affordable headphone amp for your desktop, the $499 Topping A90 is the one most people would recommend. The A90 is fully

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Audirect Atom2 Lightning MQA Dac Amp Combo Review: Don’t Listen To Apple Music Lossless Without It!

On July 30, 2021July 31, 2021 By paul-cash

The Low Down The Audirect Atom2 Lightning is a lightweight DAC/Amp combo with a lightning connector for iPhones. It connects directly to the bottom of the phone so you can avoid floppy dongles, and it

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Campfire Audio Drops Two Tantalizing Reference IEMs, The $649 Holocene And $549 Mammoth

On July 8, 2021July 15, 2021 By hft-staff

This week, Campfire Audio continued the sustained growth of its burgeoning product line with two new models, the Holocene and Mammoth IEMs. Both are constructed of Campfire’s iconic aluminum housings and stainless steel spouts accented

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Kinera Unveils Imperial Skuld, Their Latest Handpainted IEM Masterpiece!

On June 23, 2021June 24, 2021 By hft-staff

Kinera has been on a roll. Over the last couple of years, the company has put out a constant stream of beautifully handpainted earphones, and each one has an interesting theme based on Norse mythology.

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Lightning DACs and Camera Adapters: How To Get The Best Sound From Apple Music Lossless

On June 15, 2021June 18, 2021 By paul-cash

Last week Apple rolled out thousands of Lossless Audio and Hi-Res Lossless audio tracks on their Apple Music platform, bringing with them the promise of Audiophile-Quality playback. Here’s how Apple explains it: Apple has developed

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iFi iDSD Diablo Review: The Best Portable Dac/Amp Combo?

On March 11, 2021March 25, 2021 By paul-cash

IFi’s Latest Portable Dac/Amp Combo Has Unrivaled Power And Refinement At Its Price! It’s no secret that I have a bit of a soft spot for iFi products. Their combination of innovative design, thoughtful features,

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Now That’s A Good Question…What’s A Good DAC/Amp For The Hifiman Sundara?

On March 1, 2021March 25, 2021 By paul-cash

Choosing a DAC Amp for the Best Value Headphone under $500! A Reader Writes: I’m wondering if you can give me your recommendation for pairing up a DAC for the Hifiman Sundara headphones. I have

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Khadas Tone 2 Pro Review: This Revolutionary DAC Amp Will Make Your Headphones Sing!

On February 22, 2021April 24, 2021 By hifitr5_wp

I’ve reviewed quite a few dongle style DAC/Headphone Amps over the last year or so, and I must say I dig them. Their compact size coupled with their affordability makes them an ideal way to

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Now That’s A Good Question…Bluetooth vs. Wi-Fi Music Streaming?

On February 15, 2021February 17, 2021 By hifitr5_wp

A reader writes: Would a music streamer, like Andover’s Audio Songbird Music Streamer, be necessary for a system with a PS Audio Sprout since the Sprout has Bluetooth? Thanks M.B. Hello M.B, Not necessarily.

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Wow! Check Out The Euclid, Audeze’s Extraordinary New In-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphone

On February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 By hifitr5_wp

Today, Audeze revealed the $1299 Euclid, their first closed-back in-ear Planar Magnetic earphone. It’s a beautiful design composed of aluminum and carbon fiber. Inside the housings are 18mm ultra-thin planar magnetic drivers which utilize scaled-down versions

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Shanling BA1 Desktop Hi-Fi Bluetooth Receiver Review: Exquisite Bluetooth DAC For Headphones And Speakers!

On January 28, 2021February 10, 2021 By hifitr5_wp

Remarkable Wireless Sound For The Money! It wasn’t long ago, the phrase “Hi-Fi Bluetooth Receiver” would’ve been considered something of an oxymoron. Even a couple of years back, the sound quality of Bluetooth was pretty

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Check Out Cambridge Audio’s First MQA DAC/Headphone Amp, The Remarkable DacMagic 200M!

On January 25, 2021January 28, 2021 By hifitr5_wp

Cambridge Audio’s First MQA DAC Amp Has Some Serious Specs! Today, venerated British hi-fi brand Cambridge Audio announced their first MQA compatible product, the top of the line DacMagic 200M DAC/Headphone Amp. This will be

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Red Hot! Take A Look At iFi’s Dazzling New iDSD Diablo DAC/Amp!

On January 14, 2021January 25, 2021 By hifitr5_wp

This Pocket-Sized DAC/AMP Promises Reference-Quality Sound! iFi Audio is starting the new year off right with an impressive-looking new DAC/Headphone Amp. Called the iDSD Diablo, it’s positioned at the top of iFi’s considerable transportable DAC lineup

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HELM Audio BOLT DAC/Amp Review: A Brilliant Headphone Amp/Accessory For Your Phone or Laptop!

On December 24, 2020February 2, 2021 By hifitr5_wp

Helm Audio has been on a tear lately, producing an uninterrupted run of innovative portable audio gear for the last two years. They constantly seem to get the features/performance/price mix of their products right, making

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ICYMI: The Khadas Tone Pro 2 Is The Stunning Ultra-Slim Desktop Headphone DAC Amp You Need To See!

On December 19, 2020March 12, 2021 By hifitr5_wp

This Week Hifigo.com announced pre-order availability of the Tone 2 Pro from Khadas, a super-slim desktop DAC/Headphone Amp that packs a lot into a small package. Made from Aircraft-Grade Aluminum, the Tone 2 Pro incorporates

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iFi NEO iDSD Review: A Headphone Amp/DAC Combo With Captivating Sound!

On December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 By hifitr5_wp

The NEO iDSD is iFi’s latest DAC/Amp Combo, and as usual, they have come up with a well-built, well-designed piece of gear. It combines a fully-balanced headphone amp section with a USB and S/PDIF DAC

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HI-FI Trends Product Of The Year Awards 2020: Best DAC, Headphone Amps, Portable Music Players

On December 4, 2020December 5, 2020 By hifitr5_wp

It’s that time again! This is when we look back at some of the best gear we’ve come across this year. The mission of HI-FI Trends is “Helping audiophiles to build affordable high-end audio systems,”

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First Look: iFi’s Jaw-Dropping NEO iDSD Desktop DAC/Headphone Amp!

On November 16, 2020November 18, 2020 By hifitr5_wp

We have the latest DAC/Headphone amp from iFi, and it’s kickass! We first wrote about the new $699 iFi NEO iDSD Desktop DAC/Amp last week, and now we have one to show you! The pics

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iFi’s Jazzy New Desktop Dac Amp Is A Hi-Res Audio Powerhouse!

On November 8, 2020November 11, 2020 By hifitr5_wp

On Friday, iFi released their latest Desktop DAC/Amp, a sleek device called the NEO iDSD. It’s a mid-level model that sits between their entry-level ZEN DAC (a device we’ve reviewed here on the site) and

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HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP Mobile Headphone Amp Review: An Amazing Mini-Powerhouse!

On October 4, 2020October 8, 2020 By hifitr5_wp

A while back, something a little different arrived on my doorstep. It’s called the HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP Mobile Headphone Amplifier ($199), and it’s an in-line analog amp built around THX’s acclaimed AAA (Achromatic Audio Amplifier)

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Kinera Freya Review: These Dazzling In Ear Monitors Have Impressive Sound!

On September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 By hifitr5_wp

As the story goes, “Freya” was the goddess of love & beauty in Norse Mythology. I won’t into the complete legend here (it’s quite lengthy), but the gist of it is, she was both tough

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Best Buys: 5 Marvelous MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) DACs…$99 to $799!

On August 23, 2020April 22, 2021 By paul-cash

While there’s been a bit of controversy around MQA Audio (read more about it here) and its contribution to hi-fi, we here at Hifitrends believe there’s no question this technology is a positive development for music

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BLON BL05 In-Ear Earphone Review: An Earbud Best Buy With Breathtaking Sound!

On August 19, 2020 By hifitr5_wp

The $59 BLON BL05 IEM is a follow-up/upgrade to the $39 BLON BL03, a budget earphone we thoroughly enjoyed in our recent review. The 03 was a smash hit amongst value-conscious audiophiles, with its rich