The South Korea-based Aurender manufacturers high-end digital playback systems, several of which have been reviewed by Dagogo, including the $3,300 N100SC caching music server and streamer, the $16,500 A20 reference analog output network player, and the $13,750 N20 ultra high performance digital output network transport. The company established its reputation early on with its cache [...]| Dagogo
Small DACs with an integrated headphone amplifier are now almost the norm: the days when you needed a separate, large … More Read the full post SMSL C200 Pro review: couldn’t be better? on Soundphile Review. Related posts: SMSL DO100 Pro review: a real bargainThe collaboration between Aoshida Audio and SMSL is now complete... SMSL AO200 MKII review: classy Class DSMSL is renovating its 200-series line-up and the latest device... OneOdio A10 review: better next timeOneOdio keeps on expandi...| Soundphile Review
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Kudos to PS Audio for bravery Manufacturers are often quite sensitive about how much time is spent discussing competitors’ products in a review, understandably so. I have talked a fair bit about the Billie Amp Mk2, but for illustrative purposes. Fear not, PS Audio fans, the rest is about your favorite brand, and it performed [...]| Dagogo
Publisher’s note: Heaven 11 has notified us that the MK2 has been discontinued at the time of press, making way for the launch of the MK3 in February, 2025. Follow-up Review forthcoming. Here comes this curious integrated amp that I spied at AXPONA 2023 as it was playing through a pair of PAP Trio10 Heil [...]| Dagogo
Consequently, I spent much of my review listening focused on Redbook CDs, but also hit the SACD trail, with some happy results, as will be seen. So, let’s move forward with my listening notes: Listening (Redbook) This is an XRCD from the relatively early days, but a pleasant listen. It’s a cliche, but with the [...]| Dagogo
Digital Lens The Digital Lens is the other chief part of the PS Audio AirLens design, with an emphasis on treatment of the digital signal. From the above website: “Digital audio signals rely upon critical stability in timing to sound their best. Relying upon the clock in your computer or the clock inside of a [...]| Dagogo
Extravagant When I was in Jamaica this past September on our church construction ministry trip, I was told repeatedly about the wonderful Jablum Blue Mountain Coffee, so I bought some. I was anticipating an extravagant coffee drinking experience. As I assessed it in the store, I thought the packaging of the 16 oz. bags with [...]| Dagogo