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  • Topping DX5 II – Desktop External DAC with Headphone Amplifier on Two DAC Chips from ESS Technology
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    Topping DX5 II: Flagship Dual-DAC Headphone Amp for $299

    Topping has launched the second generation of its well-received desktop DAC with headphone amplifier, the DX5 – Topping DX5 II. This latest model features a fully balanced architecture for both the DAC section and the headphone amplifier, incorporating several notable enhancements. The DAC utilizes two ES9039Q2M DAC chips from ESS Technology, enabling independent decoding of […] More

  • Shanling EH2 Review
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    Review: Shanling EH2 – A High-Value R2R DAC/Amp That Bridges the Gap

    When I first reviewed the Shanling EH1—the brand’s most affordable stationary DAC/amp—it was clear that it served as an entry-level model. Basic functionality, limited power, and a focus on simplicity marked its design. At the other end of the spectrum sat the Shanling EH3: a fully loaded, flagship-grade device brimming with features and commanding a […] More

  • Cambridge Audio MXW70: Compact Class D Stereo Power Amplifier
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    Cambridge Audio MXW70: Compact Class D Stereo Power Amplifier

     Cambridge Audio has launched a compact stereo power amplifier called the MXW70. The MXW70 joins Cambridge Audio’s half-width MX product line (215mm wide) alongside the popular MXN10 music streamer, making it the perfect partner for a compact stack.  Cambridge Audio MXW70 The MXW70 is equipped by Cambridge Audio engineers with Class D amplification using Hypex […] More

  • Review: Shanling M8T – A Tube-Driven Flagship That Dares to Dazzle
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    Review: Shanling M8T – A Tube-Driven Flagship That Dares to Dazzle

    Meet the Shanling M8T, the new flagship model that blends classic tube audio warmth with cutting-edge technology. I had quietly hoped this unit would arrive in time for the Munich High-End show, but fate (and some very perceptive colleagues) brought it to my doorstep ahead of schedule. And I’m glad it did. This player deserves […] More

  • Electrocompaniet AW250-R
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    Electrocompaniet AW250-R: A Classic Stereo Amplifier from Norway

    Electrocompaniet AW250-R is a two-channel power amplifier with an uncompromising design and is capable of confidently handling any acoustic systems. The amplifier’s power supply unit contains huge custom-made toroidal transformers made using proprietary FTT technology. The entire Electrocompaniet AW250-R circuit is made according to the dual mono principle, from discrete audiophile-grade components. The voltage filter […] More

  • NAD M23 V2
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    NAD M23 V2: Next-Gen Eigentakt™ Power Amplifier Redefines Class D Performance

    The NAD M23 V2 HybridDigital™ Stereo Power Amplifier represents the culmination of more than 50 years of amplifier design and innovation in the high-end stereo amplifier category. It features NAD’s unique second-generation Purifi Eigentakt™ amplifier modules, which deliver unrivaled linearity regardless of speaker load, and dramatically improve range, distortion and noise. The result is more […] More

  • TEAC UD-301-X: Dual-Mono USB DAC with Burr-Brown Chip and Headphone Amp
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    TEAC UD-301-X: Dual-Mono USB DAC with Burr-Brown Chip and Headphone Amp

    Tokyo Electro-Acoustic Company, better known to audiophiles as TEAC, announces a new, more affordable USB DAC. Called the Teac UD-301-X, it builds on the current, higher-end UD-501. The new basic design is similar to the larger model, including a balanced two-channel input, dual Burr-Brown PCM1795 DACs from Texas Instruments, and a high-quality toroidal transformer power […] More

  • Denon DP-3000NE: Direct Drive Turntable with SV-PWM Motor & Adjustable S-Tonearm
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    Denon DP-3000NE: Direct Drive Turntable with SV-PWM Motor & Adjustable S-Tonearm

    The DP-3000NE is a premium flagship direct drive turntable from the Japanese company Denon. The robust design and S-shaped tonearm reproduce detailed music without resonance. And the natural dark ebony wood veneer makes it a beautiful addition to your interior. Combining beauty and sound quality, the DP-3000NE is designed to change the way you listen […] More

  • PS Audio Stellar S300: Hybrid Class A/D Stereo Amplifier with Dual Mono Design
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    PS Audio Stellar S300: Hybrid Class A/D Stereo Amplifier with Dual Mono Design

    PS Audio is releasing a new line of components, Stellar, continuing a 40-year tradition of designing products with ultra-high value and superb sound quality. The PS Audio engineering team, consisting of Director Paul McGowan, Lead Engineer Bob Stadtherr, and Design Engineer Darren Myers, have taken everything they have learned from creating the most advanced products […] More

  • Quad Artera Stereo: Fully Balanced Class AB Power Amplifier
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    Quad Artera Stereo: Fully Balanced Class AB Power Amplifier

    The Quad Artera Stereo power amplifier is fully balanced, although on the rear panel in addition to the XLR inputs there is also a pair of RCA and an inconspicuous push-button input type selector. The path is divided into four boards (input, two power amplifiers, a stabilizer with buffer capacities of 2 x 10,000 μF […] More

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