Benchmark DAC3 B Review – Good-ish
The Benchmark DAC3 boasts some impressive design elements and performance, but the resulting sound leaves something to be desired
Reviews
SMSL HO200 Review
The HO200 is a fantastic amplifier, offering an incisive, detailed, forceful and full-sounding presentation.
Teac UD501 DAC Review and Measurements
The Teac UD501 is an interesting product for several reasons, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a great option to purchase.
Lotoo PAW6000 Review and Measurements
The Lotoo PAW6000 sounds phenomenal, it’s built beautifully, and the software and features are a joy to use. This is an exceptionally well made product and just about everything there is to say about it is very positive. I would like to see a little bit bigger soundstage, but the exceptional detail, timbre, and overall tonality more than make up for it.
Focal Elex Review
The Focal Elex are a pair of headphones that in my opinion beat their bigger brothers the Clear and Clear MG, whilst costing much less.
Bel Canto DAC EX1 Mini-Review and Measurements
The Bel-Canto E1X is perhaps the most comprehensive ‘all in one’ product I’ve seen. And has everything you need for your setup
Luxury and Precision W2 Review
The L&P W2 is a high performance portable DAC and headphone amplifier with plenty of customization features.
Rockna Wavedream NET Review and Measurements
The Rockna Wavedream NET is an immensely high performing streamer, music server and CD transport. But the performance and features don’t come cheap.
ifi Zen Can Balanced Headphone Amplifier Review
Review of the excellent and affordable ifi Zen Can balanced headphone amplifier.
Denafrips Ares 2 Measurements and Review
The denafrips ares 2 is an absolutely fantastic dac for the money and at the $700 pricepoint it’s one of my two current favourites, alongside the SMSL VMV D1SE.
BUT, it’s not actually a NOS dac….