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Bluesound Tweaks A Winning Formula With New NODE and POWERNODE Music Streamers

On May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 By hft-staff

Despite already having two of the best High-Res audiophile music streamers on the market, Bluesound has revealed new and improved versions of their best-selling NODE and POWERNODE devices. Both models now get upgraded (read: faster)

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iFi Audio Unveils New And Improved ZEN DAC V2 DAC Amp, Available In May

On April 24, 2021May 5, 2021 By hft-staff

Today, via their official Twitter account, iFi Audio unveiled a new version of its super-popular ZEN DAC USB DAC/ Headphone Amp, called the ZEN DAC V2. The new model improves upon the original with a

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Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M Review: This Affordable Dac Amp Is Breathtaking!

On April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 By paul-cash

Summary Cambridge Audio’s DacMagic DACs have long provided solid functionality and impressive performance for the money. Their latest DacMagic product, the DacMagic 200M, is their most admirable effort yet. The 200M supports the highest bit

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World Premiere! THX Onyx Review: Their First DAC/Headphone Amp Combo Is Marvelous!

On April 7, 2021April 15, 2021 By paul-cash

Overview The portable DAC/Amp market is a crowded one. I’ve reviewed a bunch of them, and I have a couple on deck waiting for evaluation. To make noise in this product category, you have to

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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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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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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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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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IFi’s ZEN CAN Adds A Tempting New Option To The Headphone Amp Game!

On July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 By hifitr5_wp

This $149 Desktop Headphone Amplifier brings quality power to the masses Late last year, iFi introduced the ZEN Series, an ultra-affordable line of desktop audio components that won over many with their modern design and

Zorloo Ztella Integrated USB DAC Amp Cable Review: Tantalizing Audiophile Sound For Your Smartphone (MQA Version!)

On May 20, 2020September 27, 2020 By hifitr5_wp

A couple of months back, I wrote a review of the extraordinary Zorloo Ztella, a tiny dongle DAC/AMP that had impressive sound and power. That review covered the $69 Ztella Standard version, which I liked a