I just got word of a new desktop DAC/Amp @Shanling will be bringing us soon. Lots of functionality in this guy, so let's get to it...                                          

Thanks to a couple headfi buddies for helping me out with changing the thread title! You know who you are :) Thanks to golov17 for tipping me off to this upcoming DAP from Shanling, an update to the original Shanling M2. Translated from a Russian forum: "New audio player Shanling M2s is in...

Hi guys. I'm a proud owner of tjstyle's Teriplayer G1 DAP. It's a small WAV-only screenless DAP with Sabre ES9023 DAC and a DIP8 socket for rolling opamps handmade in Indonesia. I let a few headfi buddies who know good sound try Teri G1 at RMAF, and they are very impressed with the sound quality...

Hi all. @Andykong recently hinted at a new Cayin DAP, and I'm excited to share it with you today. It'll be officially announced at CanJam New York, but here's a sneak peek... The N3 is Cayin's new entry-level DAP. It's packed with an AKM4490 DAC, which is one of my favorite DACs right now...

As if they were reading my mind about getting into better shape in the new year, I just got an email from Alpha & Delta (LMUE's house brand) revealing their newest creation, a wireless sports IEM that'll be up on Indiegogo soon. I didn't see a thread for them, so I thought I'd open one up...

I just saw a reference to iBasso's newest portable amp, the PB3 Mockingbird over in the iBasso D-Zero MKIII thread. I searched but didn't see any threads for the PB3, so here we are. Here's some info I found on Penon's website (LINK): Advantages of a Balanced AMP The balanced amplifier...

Hi all, I'll be getting the upcoming Aune M1s in for review in the near future and didn't see a thread for it yet, so I thought I'd open one and give you all some info on Aune's latest DAP. I'll add more info and impressions when I get the M1s in... From Aune: "The M1s is the world’s first...

Hi fellow headfi'ers!   I've been using the Dayton iMM-6 calibrated microphone with the Audtiotools iOS app for about a year now to generate and compare frequency response curves for IEM I purchase or get in for testing. It looks like nobody has created a thread for this, so I thought I'd...

I just got word that Shanling will be releasing a tiny new USB-C DAC/AMP for portable and computer use soon. It looks like a handy little device to have around for smartphone users looking for better sound or as a travel DAC/AMP for your laptop or tablet. I'm hoping to try one out soon and let...

Hi all. @jyri at NuForce-Optoma sent me their new uDAC5 a while back, which is basically a souped-up version of the uDAC3. I couldn't find a thread for the uDAC5, so I thought I'd start one to see if anyone else has experience with it. If so, please drop some impressions here!   Personally...

Hi all. I just found out Shanling is releasing an updated version of the H1.2 desktop DAC/Amp. It should retain the typical warmth-tinged, analog-ish Shanling sound and will be hitting stores soon for $649. I haven't heard it yet but am hoping to grab a listen soon, as I've become a big fan of...

Through my love of IEM, I've met several Head-Fi'ers from Singapore. One of them (audio123) had high praise for Jomo, an IEM / CIEM manufacturer in Singapore. In fact, he introduced me to Joseph, the man behind Jomo. Before I knew it, I was in possession of a beautiful pair of Jomo 6R to test...

I just saw Unique Melody announced a brand new universal-only IEM, a 2DD + 2BA Hybrid called Martian. Curious to see what you guys think and hopefully get some impressions rolling in soon! LINK to announcement on UM's Facebook page. Here's the announcement: "THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Unique...

Hi to everyone who showed up for the Portland meet today. Please use this thread to post your impressions of the meet, gear, setups, etc. :beerchug:

Looks like Cayin is coming out with a touchscreen DAP called the i5. All I've seen so far is this pic from unknownguardian. I'll update as I find out more. Perhaps Andykong will take pity on us and join the conversation ;) Thought I should add some additional info to the first post...

In case you haven't heard, Nuforce is dropping four new BA IEM soon. I just got them in to try out and will be updating the thread with impressions as I try them out. In the meantime, here're some closeups and basic info... Basic cable is SPC with two-pin connectors. You also get a cable...

First there were Shanling M2 & M3 Now Shanling M5 is coming!!! LINK to announcement in Sponsors Forum. Looks like a release date of March 25th...

Hello fellow VE fans. If you didn't know it, VE recently released the Asura 2.0 earbuds. I just popped them in my ears. While it's too early for me to provide impressions, let's just say I immediately got a big, stupid grin on my face. Please share your thoughts on these and feel free to ask...

  Hello Head-Fi community,   Being a happy SoundMAGIC HP200 owner, I was quite excited to see the recent VENTO teaser. Thanks to @SoundMAGIC US, @hakushondaimao and I will be kicking off parallel US & Canadian tours for the SoundMAGIC VENTO P55 On-Ear Headphones in December, giving several...

    FLC Technology is one of the earliest companies in China to explore the hybrid balance armature and dynamic driver technology. In 2011, it was the first company to launch a hybrid CIEM. The FLC 8 was the first universial hybrid balance armature and dynamic earphones by FLC technology...

Hi all,   Unless you've been living under a rock, it'll come as no surprise to you that the Dunu TITAN 1 was one of the most well-received IEM so far in 2015. Well, Dunu wasn't content to rest on their laurels. They've already redesigned the TITAN, with two new models coming out soon. I just...

Shanling M2 product page: LINK LINK to dedicated Shanling M2 thread Here are some glamour pics of the M2 to whet your appetite. Note the fitear IEM. Suyama-san of fitear has been known to use the M2's big brother, the M3, and fitear IEM were used during the M2's tuning process. What I can...

Hello fellow headfi'ers. I'd like to introduce you to a new portable / transportable amp from VE, a relatively new Chinese company that's already started to shake up the earbud scene. In reviews, their flagship Zen earbuds have been compared favorably to mid-range Sennheiser headphones. In...

Hi folks. I know pekingduck scooped this awhile ago in the Obscure Chinese DAP thread, but it's getting close. Shanling is releasing the M2, M3's baby brother. It's going to be a more pocketable version that still retains a lot of the M3's unique character. I'll update more as I find out...

Hello all,   I wanted to introduce everyone to Venture Electronic's first IEM - The Duke.  Venture Electronics (VE for short) is an up and coming Chinese audio company that's making quite a name for itself with the Zen earbud.  Yup, you read that right - an earbud! I'm a big earbud fan and...