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Plussound Tri-Silver X8 Cable

Smit Patel — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:40:44 +0000

Plussound is a boutique custom cable company with roots in Los Angeles, California. Headed by Christian Oliver, the American company has built a legion of followers and has recently occupied the high-end arena. Throughout the years, their approach has been simple yet effective—the provision of high-quality products with an excellent customer service. It is refreshing... Read More »

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Danacable Lazuli Reference Headphone Cable

Smit Patel — Wed, 06 May 2020 16:42:27 +0000

Danacables is a relatively new cable company and the brainchild of long-time electrical engineer Dana Robbins. Since retirement, Robbins has used his many years of expertise to produce a selection of finely tuned high-end cables to pair with top performing transducers worldwide. Though skeptics may question the utility of cables and their "improvements," there is... Read More »

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Focal Stellia Headphones

Smit Patel — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:44:33 +0000

Focal are a company who need no introduction in the world of Hi-End audio. With a well-established vertically integrated base, the French company have developed a strong foothold in an already saturated marketplace. Originally versed in loudspeaker technology, the brand have made use of their extensive R&D knowledge to create a line-up of game-changing headphones.... Read More »

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Schitt Vidar Power Amplifier

Smit Patel — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:09:49 +0000

With a strong pride for American-built products, Schiit are the company behind some of the best value for money propositions in the amplifier and DAC market. Their playful style and thematic nomenclature have helped entice a wealth of consumers into the entry-level market, earning them many accolades from across the globe. The Schiit Vidar is... Read More »

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DethonRay Prelude DTR1 Player

Smit Patel — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:46:16 +0000

DethonRay is a new boutique audio brand started by Anson Tse— a figure with many years of experience in the industry of personal HiFi. Their first and only product so far is the DethonRay DTR1 Prelude—a compact digital audio player that does without the bells and whistles of contemporary players, and focuses primarily on sound... Read More »

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64 Audio Tia Fourte & U18t In-Ear Monitors

Smit Patel — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:59:43 +0000

With just a decade of experience, 64 Audio have quickly grown to become a tour de force in the world of portable audio. Part of their ascension has stemmed from their firm desire to challenge traditional audio standards with innovations and ground-breaking technologies. The pinnacle of their knowledge has culminated in the Tubeless In-Ear Audio... Read More »

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Meze Audio Rai Penta In-Ear Monitors

Smit Patel — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 19:59:50 +0000

Following the success of the impeccably designed and tonally agreeable Meze Empyrean headphones, the Meze Audio Rai Penta IEMs were established with the same decisive vision of a marriage of comfort, aesthetics, and sound. Culminating from three years of research and development, the Rai Pentas—as their name suggests—packs five drivers in a seamlessly hybrid topology.... Read More »

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ZMF Verite Headphones: Open-back vs Closed

Smit Patel — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 19:46:34 +0000

It is always great to see humble boutique companies produce high-quality artisan products that can compete with those from far larger firms. One such company—ZMF Headphones—have been producing premium wood-crafted heirlooms that have charmed the audiophile community for the best part of five years. Based in Chicago and headed by Zach Mehrbach, each headphone is... Read More »

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Fiio M11 Pro Android-Based Digital Audio Player

Smit Patel — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 20:13:37 +0000

Having released a multitude of digital audio players for entry, mid, and now hi-fi consumers, Fiio are a company dedicated in maximizing value for money propositions, and strive for continual improvement. Their latest breed of players include the Fiio M11 Pro digital audio player which improves upon the M11 Pro with an all new carefully... Read More »

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Campfire Audio Atlas IEMs

Smit Patel — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 17:43:48 +0000

Known for its industrial designs and commitment to sound tuning, Campfire Audio represent a bold and daring personal audio company in the midst of an already populated marketplace. Headed by Ken Ball, who oversees both Campfire and its parent company ALO audio, the boutique brands have earned a solid reputation amongst both audiophiles and the... Read More »

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Schiit Ragnarok 2 Integrated

Smit Patel — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 22:33:23 +0000

With a firm desire for innovation and iterative design, Schiit are a company which have taken the world of high-end personal audio by storm one product at a time. Their latest creation comes in the form of the Ragnarok 2—an integrated amplifier that improves upon the original with its modular design, heatsink components, and a... Read More »

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Pure Audio Lotus DAC5

Smit Patel — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:01:50 +0000

Pure Audio are a Taiwanese audio company with years of audio design experience under their belt. Despite not being famous amongst audio circles, the brand have attempted to break into international waters with their first successful distributor, Underwood HiFi, residing in the U.S. Part of their mission to win customers on a global scale has... Read More »

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SVS Prime Wireless Speakers and SVS SB-1000 Subwoofer

Smit Patel — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 17:09:54 +0000

Based in Youngstown, Ohio, SVS are an audio brand with a vision to build top quality speakers, subwoofers and audio accessories, and bring passion and expertise back into the world of audio. With the late trend for extortionate pricing, the firm promises to challenge over-priced products and deliver equipment on the top of their price-performance... Read More »

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Dita Audio Twins - Fealty & Fidelity IEMs

Smit Patel — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 22:01:24 +0000

With a vibrant commerce scene and international trading links, Singapore is a country where personal audio and high-fidelity sound are significantly valued. Planning to capitalize on these national traits, Dita Audio are a Singaporean brand striving to seek perfection without conforming to market trends. The latest in their rather impressive line-up is the new Twins... Read More »

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Fiio FH7 In-Ear Monitors

Smit Patel — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 16:39:31 +0000

Fiio are a Chinese audio firm who have been well-regarded within audiophile circles. With an enthusiasm to bring affordable offerings to the mass-market, their products have received critical acclaim, and they have many awards under their belts. Hence, their vision to improve the "Made in China" reputation has certainly come a long way, owing to... Read More »

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Master & Dynamic MW65 Wireless Headphones

Smit Patel — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:53:48 +0000

New York based audio company Master & Dynamic have always pushed the envelope in product design where styling and aesthetics are concerned. This, coupled with their striving for audiophile sound, has earned them acclaim from many a critic. It is not surprising then that their latest creation—the MW65 active noise-cancelling headphones—have been eagerly anticipated in... Read More »

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Schiit Freya + Preamplifier

Smit Patel — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:20:47 +0000

With a legion of followers, Schiit have been in the audio game for a while and have organically grown from simple and humble beginnings. Headed by Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffatt, the company have held a strong value for money philosophy and have constantly released affordable yet high quality gear earning them many accolades amongst... Read More »

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Meze Empyrean Headphones

Smit Patel — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:49:28 +0000

Meze Audio first received its true breakthrough in 2015 with the release of the well-received 99 Classics, which had earned the company many awards and recognition. Part of their appeal stemmed from budget-friendly creations that married comfort, aesthetics, and sound—something which helped to propel HiFiMAN during their early years. However, unlike the latter company, Meze... Read More »

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Campfire Audio Solaris IEMs

Smit Patel — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:15:02 +0000

Born out of curiosity and experimentation, the Campfire Audio brand have come a long way since the initial release of the well-received Jupiter, Orion, and Lyra earphones. With a keen passion for all things audio, Ken Ball has spent hours of time perfecting releases from rigorous performance testing to tuning iterations. It is thus not... Read More »

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Master & Dynamic MW07 Wireless Earphones

Smit Patel — Fri, 31 May 2019 17:14:52 +0000

New York based audio company Master & Dynamic are a vision of class, delivering beautiful and well-thought out products in their impressive line-up of headphones and IEMs. Although a newcomer to the world of audio, they have quickly learned the ropes through releasing precision-designed boutique headphones with a sound to match. Their website itself shows... Read More »

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Schiit Audio Yggdrasil Analog 2 DAC

Smit Patel — Thu, 30 May 2019 00:38:21 +0000

Headed by two industry veterans, Schiit Audio is a company that has taken the world of high-end personal audio by storm with their focus on value and commitment to developing game-stopping products. The original Yggdrasil represented Schiit's flagship DAC product, and garnered the company a loyal following. Now, the company have further modified the internals... Read More »

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GROM Audio Bluetooth/USB Car Kit

Smit Patel — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:39:40 +0000

Based in Silicon Valley, GROM Audio is a company that specializes in high quality, in-car audio integration systems. As one of the leading industry experts, GROM takes special pride in their aftermarket solutions to satisfy customers from all over the world. Their kits include products which support smartphones, tablets, iPods/iPhones, MP3, and USB storage devices... Read More »

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Ferguson Hill FH007 Loudspeaker System and FH008 Subwoofer

Smit Patel — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 18:36:50 +0000

Ferguson Hill are a niche British designed loudspeaker company who have garnered notable interest for their innovative and striking horn-loaded speakers and Hi-Fi components. Headed by Tim Hill, a former aeronautical engineer, the company first set the scene with their £17,000 artisan FH001 full-size speaker system. Through research and more innovation, the company was able... Read More »

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Ultimate Ears Pro 18+ Custom IEMs - 3rd Edition

Smit Patel — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:39:22 +0000

With their headquarters based in sunny-side California, Ultimate Ears was initially founded in 1995 by Jerry and Mindy Harvey. The former of which has played such an influential role in the design of headphones that within just a few years of UE's induction, The Rolling Stones, Enrique Iglesias, and Faith Hill were loyal customers. A... Read More »

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Campfire Audio Vega IEM

Smit Patel — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 19:41:00 +0000

Released in 2015, Campfire Audio headed by Ken ball has emerged as a successful in-ear monitor (IEM) company across the audiophile community. Having released in excess of 5 earphones in the past 18 months, the company are a boutique brand aiming to deliver hi-fidelity sound quality in a durable form factor. Campfire Audio's Andromeda was... Read More »

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