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While streaming dominates, Shanling SCD3.3 is a bold high-end SACD/CD player and DAC, featuring a custom R2R DAC, tube output stage, and top-loading transport — defying trends with audiophile precision.
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Eversolo introduces the DAC-Z10, a high-end DAC and headphone amplifier featuring dual AKM decoding chips, Fully Isolated Architecture, R2R volume control, and FPGA-based clock reconstruction for precise, low-distortion high-resolution audio. Available in December.
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From a Xi’an high school garage to a global force, Matrix Audio blends obsessive engineering and minimalist design, with in-house software and hardware that now challenge legacy brands on performance, integration, and value.
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Luxsin’s X9 arrives with unapologetic swagger, pairing flagship AKM chips with clever features like auto headphone gain and a 2,500-profile EQ library—marking a rare DAC-amp that might truly replace multiple high-end boxes.
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Advance Paris blends retro flair with cutting-edge tech across its hi-fi lineup, as the French brand—backed by Tri-Cell—brings its stylish, high-performance gear to North America.
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Marantz’s AV 20 channels 70 years of audio legacy into a 13.4-channel processor, blending analog soul with modern tech—and a Sound Master’s ear—for cinema that sings.
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Unveiled at High End Munich 2025, the Eversolo Play blends DAC, amp, and streaming in one sleek unit, challenging hi-fi excess with minimalist elegance and room-tuned performance.
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The Luxsin X9 crashes the audiophile party with raw power, smart EQ, and swagger—an upstart DAC/amp hybrid that dares to outclass the old guard.
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The ultimate Shanling ET3 guide—every feature, flaw, and forum opinion dissected. From CD playback to I²S and upsampling, this is the most complete ET3 breakdown you’ll find anywhere.
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Rotel’s new DX-5 delivers 33W of Class AB muscle with HDMI ARC, Sabre DAC, and Roon-tested finesse—compact, versatile, and tuned for sonic purity.
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Howard Milstein calls the Musician Pegasus II R2R DAC a “giant killer,” rivaling pricier models with its smooth mids, deep bass, and spacious soundstage. In NOS mode, it delivers an organic, natural presentation, making it a standout choice. Milstein hails it as a must-hear for audiophiles seeking top-tier musicality.
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Zidoo’s UHD8000 blends 8K muscle with audiophile finesse—dual ES9038PRO DACs, Dolby Vision, and Atmos make this streamer a sensory force, not just a player.
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From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “it’s the ear, not the gear.”
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Signal loss impacts imaging, clarity, and bass—but it’s fixable. Discover 10 years’ worth of tips for unlocking your system’s potential.
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It’s that time of year again—the season of giving! In that spirit, I’ve put together a list of Holiday audio gift ideas that even Scrooge might approve of.
