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How much power do headphones need? – Myths about amps and power

25th March 2023 by Golden One

How much power do your headphones really need? Do you need an amp? And common misconceptions about hard to drive headphones.

Categories Audio Science Tags headphones, misc, video Leave a comment

Zähl HM1 Review & Measurements

12th February 202312th February 2023 by Golden One

The Zähl HM1 might just be the very best headphone amplifier I’ve come across. It’s incredible in so many ways, but not easy to get ahold of

Categories Measurements, Reviews Tags amp, amplifier, balanced, hm-1, hm1, mixer, pro, studio, summit fi, zaehl, zahl 1 Comment

Holo RED Streamer/DDC Measurements

9th February 2023 by Golden One

The Holo RED is a streamer and DDC which currently offers the lowest jitter and some of the lowest noise of any device I’ve tested!

Categories Measurements Tags DDC, holo, jitter, measurement, measurements, red, spdif, USB 14 Comments

Holo Bliss KTE Measurements

6th February 2023 by Golden One

The Holo Bliss is an amplifier that combines massive output power, ultra low noise, and some excellent measured performance.

Categories Measurements Tags amp, amplifier, balanced, headphone amp, holo, holo audio, KTE, measurements 9 Comments

Hifiman EF400 Review & Measurements

12th February 202331st January 2023 by Golden One

The EF400 is an interesting product unfortunately let down by a few design flaws and oversights. Here’s my full review

Categories Measurements, Reviews Tags amplifier, combo, dac, ef400, hifiman, r2r Leave a comment

Reviewer Roundtable Podcast – ‘As the Artist Intended’

25th March 202320th January 2023 by Golden One

What does ‘As the Artist Intended’ really mean anyway? Do audiophiles use their gear to listen to music or their music to listen to gear?

Categories Audio Science Tags headphones, misc, podcast, video 2 Comments

64 Audio U12T In-Ear Monitor Review and Measurements

15th January 2023 by Golden One

The U12T are an IEM highly regarded by many members of the audio community….and you can add me to that list! These are fantastic.

Categories Measurements, Reviews Tags 64 audio, headamp, headphones, iem, in ear, U12T Leave a comment

Denafrips Pontus 2 (12th Anniversary Edition) Measurements

8th January 20238th January 2023 by Golden One

Measurements of the Denafrips Pontus 2 12th Anniversary R2R DAC, and testing to see whether claims of NOS capability are true.

Categories Measurements Tags 12th anniversary, balanced, dac, denafrips, measurements, nos, pontus 2 39 Comments

iFi Zen Stream Review and Introduction to streamers

25th March 20235th January 2023 by Golden One

The iFi Zen stream is a fantastic bit of kit. Here’s an explanation for how a streamer like this can be an improvement to your system!

Categories Audio Science, Reviews Tags DDC, digital, ifi, source, streamer, zen stream 5 Comments

Moondrop KATO IEM Review

8th January 20239th December 2022 by Golden One

The Moondrop KATO are an excellent allrounder IEM with a mostly neutral but slightly relaxed sound. And one that I found myself using extensively

Categories Reviews Tags headphone, headphones, iem, kato, moondrop, portable Leave a comment
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  • How much power do headphones need? – Myths about amps and power
  • Zähl HM1 Review & Measurements
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  • Reviewer Roundtable Podcast – ‘As the Artist Intended’
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Latest Comments
  1. Francisco on Holo Bliss KTE Measurements31st March 2023

    How is it as a speaker pre-amp, compared to the Serene.

  2. Joenetic Chan on Holo RED Streamer/DDC Measurements31st March 2023

    Hello Golden Sound, here is the link https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-allo-digione-rpi-s-pdif.5418/

  3. Golden One on Holo RED Streamer/DDC Measurements31st March 2023

    Can you link the measurement you found?

  4. Joenetic Chan on Holo RED Streamer/DDC Measurements31st March 2023

    I found Allo Digione (not signature) has very close measurement result to Holo RED, but it just cost USD110, I…

  5. JTrin on Holo RED Streamer/DDC Measurements28th March 2023

    How is the user interface when Qobuz is used?

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