Category: Digital Audio/CD Players
Audio Mirror Tubadour IV SE R2R Tube DAC by Greg Voth
April 7, 2023
For the past couple of years, my DAC of choice has been the Denafrips Pontus II, a lovely R2R digital converter I reviewed in 2021 and subsequently purchased the review sample. With R2R DACs [Read More]
Bricasti M21 DAC
February 9, 2023
My journey in high-end audio has evolved immensely within the past 15 years. I have had the luxury of experiencing a plethora of audio equipment via purchasing, auditioning, and reviewing. Over time, I have improved [Read More]
Audio Note (UK) DAC 4.1x Balanced Signature by Terry London
December 14, 2022
Later in the review, I will share the particularities of how the Audio Note (UK) DAC 4.1x Balanced Signature, which retails for $37,700, rendered the most exquisite musical experience I have ever achieved in my [Read More]
Network Acoustics Muon Streaming System
October 12, 2022
You should know there is no ‘Russ’ at Network Acoustics; only a Rich and a Rob. Well.. there may be a ‘Russ’ now. Sort of. But that’s a story for later. See, lacking a yacht [Read More]
Waversa EXT Reference LAN Filter and Ethernet Cable
October 4, 2022
Waversa EXT Reference LAN Filter and Ethernet Cable Getting the Harmonic Structure in Digital Streaming Done Right Most or all of us build and develop our audio systems over time. We put together our systems [Read More]
Waversa EXT Reference LAN Filter and Ethernet Cable
October 4, 2022
Waversa EXT Reference LAN Filter and Ethernet Cable Getting the Harmonic Structure in Digital Streaming Done Right Most or all of us build and develop our audio systems over time. We put together our systems [Read More]
Denafrips Terminator II by Richard Willie
September 20, 2022
A quality of music reproduction that is often overlooked but that I feel is critical when evaluating a component is whether the reproduced music sounds interesting. The Denafrips Terminator II DAC (herein, Terminator [Read More]
PS Audio PerfectWave SACD Transport by Moreno Mitchell
May 2, 2022
Introduction I have been a proponent and admirer of PS Audio products for many years. Their commitment to excellence is beyond reproach. PS Audio promotes exceptional engineering and quality throughout the spectrum of its [Read More]
Denafrips Hermes D to D converter by Richard Willie
January 20, 2022
Many find that vinyl records have a sound that is natural, alive, and relaxed all at the same time. This review isn’t about vinyl records – this review is about the Denafrips Hermes Digital [Read More]
DENAFRIPS PONTUS II R2R DAC by Greg Voth
January 19, 2022
You’ll get the idea that the DENAFRIPS PONTUS II R2R DAC might be something special as you lift it out of its packing. It’s beautiful to both the touch and the eye and surprisingly heavy [Read More]
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