Tag: ps audio
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iFi’s New $129 ZEN DAC: The Specs Are Tremendous!
iFi Audio just released the full info on their new budget desktop DAC/Headphone Amp, and the feature list is impressive. The ZEN DAC will sell for $129 in the U.S., and unlike the similarly-priced portable DAC/Amps they’ve put out in the past, (see iFi Audio Nano iDSD LE) this product doesn’t have a rechargeable battery.…
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Deal: ELAC Fall Sale-Save At Least 25% On These Sensational Hifi Speakers!
If you’re looking for a deal on some spellbinding audiophile speakers, check out the specials on the ELAC AMAZON Store. You can save up to 25% off their standmount speakers, floorstanders, even their center channel speakers and subwoofers if you’re looking to do the home theater thing. To me, these are the best deals: ELAC Debut…
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BLON BL-03 In Ear Monitors Review: Are These Cheap Earphones Worth The Hype?
If you read through headphone forums and Facebook groups, you will find the $39 BLON BL-03 IEM is a hot commodity. It’s a budget earphone that sells for a little less than $40, and people love the way it sounds! I finally got my hands on a pair, and I must admit, just judging from…
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Upgrade Your Sound: These Enchanting Hi Res Audiophile Earphones Are Now Less Than $35!
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in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable AudioThe Final Audio Design E2000 High-Resolution Headphone in Black is now only $33.97 on Amazon, which is $11 off or almost 25% off the list price of $45. This earphone is a favorite of many audiophiles, including myself, because they are lightweight, comfortable, and have a rich mid-centric sound. If you listen to a lot of…
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France’s Triangle Just Unveiled Their New Budget Speakers…And They’re Alluring!
French speaker manufacturer Triangle isn’t really known for their budget offerings, even though they have products at all price points. But their new line, called Borea, looks to change that by raising the bar for entry-level performance. From the press release: Affordable loudspeakers with no compromise, the Borea range delivers a clear vocal and midrange…
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Buchardt Audio S400 Bookshelf Speaker Review: My Uncensored Take On A Seductive Speaker!
The Buchardt Audio S400 Monitor Speaker is somewhat an enigma in the Audio World, being a direct-to-consumer speaker that is almost impossible to audition before you put some cash down. However, reviewers have sung its praises for over a year now, and it also received some favorable press from several audio show appearances. The speakers…
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Now’s The Time To Save Money On These Intoxicating KZ ZSX 6-Driver HiFi Earphones
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in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable AudioThe ZSX 5BA+1DD 6 Driver Hybrid in-Ear HiFi Earphone is the newest and many say the best KZ IEM ever made. If you want to get audiophile sound on a budget, then this earphone will seduce you with its clear and open sound. The ZSX uses five balanced armature drivers for high and midrange sounds, then an…
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Zorloo Ztella: The Tantalizing Specs On This Tiny MQA-Enabled DAC Will Entice You
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Almost two years after the launch of their well-received Zorloo Zuperdac-S, Zorloo has announced a new, MQA high-resolution audio-enabled USB DAC. It’s called Ztella, and it’s the smallest MQA DAC released thus far, not much bigger than a standard USB-C dongle. From the press release: Zorloo is pleased to introduce Ztella, the smallest USB-DAC with high-end audio…
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KZ ZSX In Ear Monitor Review: Get Your Thrill With This Captivating 6-Driver KZ IEM!
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So there’s this thing amongst headphone enthusiasts (of which I’m a full card-carrying member) called “YAKZ.” It stands for “Yet Another KZ,” and it’s a signal of growing fatigue regarding KZ’s relentless release of new IEMs. Many feel they constantly release new products that are at best incremental evolutions over what came before. Their latest…
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Deal: Bowers & Wilkins PX Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones: Best-In-Class Sound-$120 Off!
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If you’re looking for a nice pair of active noise-canceling headphones, then your search should stop right here. The Bowers & Wilkins PX Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones have best in class sound, with better sound than Sony or Bose noise-canceling headphones, and that’s why I personally own a pair. While the Sony and Bose…
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Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Copper High-End Stereo Headphone In The House! First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!
I’ve said it before, and I’ll repeat it. Apple’s removal of the headphone jack from their smartphones and its subsequent removal by other smartphone makers has increased the demand for high-quality wireless audio. This has pushed audio manufacturers to up their game when designing Bluetooth headphones, and the product I have today is one of…
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RevoNext NEX202 Dual Driver In-Ear Headphone Review: Smooth Like Butter!
Sweden and Hong Kong-based RevoNext has been putting out well-made budget IEMs for some time now. Their latest design, the $48 NEX202, continues the trend with a stable metal housing, sturdy tangle-resistant cord, and a balanced sound sig that plays well with many different types of music. I was sent the NEX202 at no cost…
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NAD, DALI, Bluesound Among The First To Embrace Amazon Music HD
If you haven’t heard, Amazon has finally added a lossless music tier to their Amazon Music streaming service. It’s called Amazon Music HD, and manufacturers are already integrating it into their products. One of the first is Lenbrook, who announced today they have added support for the service to their BluOS wireless multi-room streaming platform.…
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HeadAmp Gilmore Lite Mk2 Class-A Headphone Amp Review: Silky Smooth Power!!
Many moons ago, when I first learned about dedicated headphone amplifiers, there was one company that every headphone enthusiast talked about. That company was HeadAmp, a venture dedicated to building and selling clean sounding amps for headphones. That was back in the early 2000s. Since then, they have expanded their operation to selling high-end headphones,…
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Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Report Part 5: The Show In Pictures-Room Highlights!
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So this is the wrap-up of my Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2019 coverage, and basically, I wanted to post some pics of the rooms I dug but haven’t posted yet. Zu Audio’s room was pretty cool with the Druid 6 and Omen Dirty Weekend paired with Pass Labs/Holo Audio gear, the newly launched Sonus Faber Olympica…
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Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Report Part 4: The Show In Pictures-Headphones & All In One Speaker Systems!
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RMAF was a blast…I flew in late on Friday, so I didn’t have time to spend hours listening to headphones like I usually do at the shows. But I did take some quick listens and saw some pretty cool stuff! I also wanted to add in some pics of the new all-in-one audio systems and…
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Bowers & Wilkins Unveils Formation Flex, A Smaller Take On Their Wireless Audio Tech
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Bowers & Wilkins has expanded their wireless Formation Series with the new Formation Flex. The Flex is the smallest speaker in the range (Height: 8.5 in, Width: 5.1 in, Depth: 5.1 in), which as the name suggests, allows flexibility in use and placement. As stated in the press release: The Formation Flex features the same…
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Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Report Part 3: Affordable Hi Fi Roundup, Including A Sneak Peek At The New Elac Debut Reference!
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in Budget, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Shows, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessHifitrends.com is all about low-cost, high-performance audio gear, so it was great to see so much affordable hi-fi at the show! First of all, RMAF 2019 had three rooms dedicated to “entry-level” gear, and while that designation irks me (maybe I’ll write a post on that someday), I love the idea behind it. Rooms were divided…
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Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Report: Cambridge Audio Intros New CX Series Integrated Amps
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in Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, ShowsI always make it a point to stop at the Cambridge Audio room when I hit a show and even more so this time because I hoped to hear both the relatively new AX Series budget amps and the brand new CX Series 2 Integrated Amps. Dubbed the CXA81 ($1299) and CXA61 ($999), they offer…
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Audio-Technica Drops New Truly Wireless Earbuds: ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW
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Today, Audio-Technica announced two new models of Truly Wireless Earphones, both scheduled for release later this fall. The ATH-CKS5TW ($149) and ATH-CK3TW ($99) both offer Auto-On/Off, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, Qualcomm Clear Voice technology, and IPX2 water resistance. The 3TW is rated for up to six hours of battery life per charge, and has 5.8mm dynamic drivers.…