I wanted to share my in-depth video review about the M100 MKII I probably won't get to make a full written review about it too, but for what it is worth, I will be putting some of my thoughts in writing too This is the full viddy review: For those who don't feel like watching the whole vid, the main idea is that this is a good overall DAC, but it has some drawbacks. It has a clear sound, but the overall detail / resolution is a bit poor, especially since for a bit more you can get something like Topping E30, sold and fullfilled by the same...

MAS X5i IEMs - Bass ThunderStorm MAS X5i is an IEM made for bassheads, by bassheads and people who love the bass! Did I mention that it has a good bass?! It is priced at 300 USD, and comes with a straight-down fit, something rare in today's world? This means they'll be compared to Periodic Audio Carbon, Mangrid Tea, and oBravo Cupid. The pairing list will include Hiby R3 PRO, HIFIMAN R2R2000, and ifi Hip DAC. Introduction MAS is a really unknown company still, and I really disagree with that. I really think...

Ares Audio Sakeishi Cable - Connect Me To Music Cables?! Today we're reviewing one of those high-end cables, this one costing about 450 USD, and since I don't really have many cable reviews to date, we'll have to improvise and compare it to FiiO LC-2.5D Silver Cable, Dunu Hulk, and Meze 99 Silver Cables. For the pairing part of this review, I've used IMR Opus Mia, Lime Ears Aether R, and Linsoul Mangrid Tea. Introduction Ares Sakeishi is the type of cable you can customise with any end you require. The company makes...

Soundavo HP-1 DAC / Headphone AMP - The Great Entry There's something about those affordable DAC/AMPs that makes me smile every time I hear one. They tend to be great value, but also mostly designed nicely with the user in mind. HP-1 DAC is the same, and for 130 USD you can have the ultimate DAC/AMP for an entry-level, plus some, with this one. I will be comparing it to FiiO K5 PRO, Pro-Ject Pre-Box S2, and xDuoo XD-05 Plus. The pairings will include Soundmagic HP1000, Ollo S4X, and AIAIAI TMA-2 HD (Wired). Introduction Soundavo may not ring a...

Thicker Than Magma - Urbanista New York ANC BT Headphones Urbanista New York is a full-feature headphone with a pocket-friendly price of 180 USD. They will get compared to FiiO EH3 NC, Grado SR80e, and 1More Triple Driver Headphones. Since they are a Bluetooth Headphone with ANC, they don't get a pairing, they will sound a bit better on Bluetooth, and that's the way they are supposed to be used. Introduction Urbanista is a new company, at least to my ears, but they placed their foot when it comes to providing some...

New Level Of Awesome - Singxer SDA-2 Balanced DAC / Headphone AMP SDA-2 from Singxer is the Next Level of a Midrange DAC/AMP with balanced XLR outputs at the back, Hi-Res processing, a Balanced Headphone Output, and a price of 700 USD. It will get compared to the Mytek Brooklyn DAC+, M2Tech Young MK III, and Denafrips Ares II. For the pairings part of this review, I went with Headphones, but really good ones, including iBasso SR-2, Kennerton Thror and HIFIMAN Arya. Introduction Singxer is not a new company, but a...

Love Me Now - HIDIZS AP80 PRO Ultra Portable Music Player HIDIZS AP80PRO is an ultraportable DAP priced at 170 USD, and mainly designed for IEMs, but capable of also driving some easier headphones. It will get compared to Shanling M2s, FiiO M3PRO, and Hiby R3 PRO. It will also get paired with FiiO FA9, iBasso AM05, and MAS Audio X5h. Introduction Hidizs started with a small time company running Kickstarter campaigns and is now a full-fledged top level brand with multiple products, slowly becoming the new FiiO with a...

Warm, Forward & Blue - iFi Hip DAC / AMP iFi Hip DAC is a very pocket-friendly DAC/AMP from the UK-based producer iFi, and it comes with a full feature set, including a beautiful design, and is priced at 150 USD, making it one of the most affordable DAC/AMPs out there. It will be compared to Earmen TR-AMP, Earstudio HUD100, FiiO BTR5, and Beam2 from Audirect. The pairing list will include FiiO FA9, oBravo Cupid, Final Audio B3, and Meze Rai Penta. Introduction iFi decided to redesign their entry-level DAC options, and...

iBasso IT00 Entry-Level IEMs Review - Full Experience IT00 is an entry-level IEM / Earphone designed by iBasso. They are priced neatly at 70 USD, making them one of the most affordable high-quality IEMs out there. The main comparisons / dangerous enemies of the IT00 will be 1Custom Junior, iBasso IT01S, and FiiO FH3. It will also get paired with HIDIZS AP80 PRO, Centrance DACport HD, and FiiO M3 PRO. Introduction iBasso's a great company and their pitch for IT00 is creating the best IEM they could on a budget, and...

Kinera Freya - Lavish Beauty & Natural Sound I'm doing a review on the most beautiful IEM I have ever seen, and it actually sounds really good! Kinera Freya is provided by HIFI GO, and this is priced at about 250 USD. It has 3 Balanced Armature drivers, and one dynamic driver, and will be compared to Mangrid Tea, Jomo P3 Percusion, and oBravo Cupid Planar IEMs. For the pairing part of this review, I will be going with iBasso DX300, Hiby R3 PRO, and HIDIZS AP80 PRO. Introduction If you don't know who Kinera is, that's...

AIAIAI TMA-2 HD Headphones (Comfort) - Ingenious Design Oh My, is what I said when I heard the AIAIAI TMA-2 HD Headphones. They are a modular headphone packaged in pieces, they cost about 400 USD, and will be compared to SoundMagic HP1000, Ollo S4X, and Sivga P-II. They will also be paired with Hiby R3 PRO, iBasso DX300, and HIDIZS AP80 PRO. This is the S05 variant, the most detailed one they offer, and other drivers may have a different signature, so please make sure to get the matching driver to the desired sound when ordering them...

Hiby WH3 TWS IEMs - Better Than The Airpods Hiby WH3 or Hibi Wee Hee Three is pretty much a dream come true for those who want an airpod alternative that actually sounds good with everything, including Android Based sources. This being said I won't spend time to pair them with multiple sources, as they will sound pretty much the same across all sources. I will take the time to compare the WH3 to the Master & Dynamic MW07Plus, HIFIMAN TWS600, and RHA TrueConnect, all close to their price tag of 170 USD. Introduction...

Lime Ears Aether R IEMs - Double Faced Trickster Lime Ears Aether R is the flagship that took the world by surprise, an IEM made in Poland Europe, costing 1200 Euros, or about 1400 USD. They will get compared to Final Audio A8000, Meze Rai Penta, Clear Tune Monitors Da Vinci X, Lime Ears Model X, and Campfire Atlas. The pairing list includes iBasso DX300, FiiO M11 PRO, and HIFIMAN R2R2000. Introduction Lime Ears doesn't have a name that's imposing, but their sound really makes you want to listen to what they have to...

Tempotec V1A Variations - Full Featured DAPy V1A Variations has a complicated name, but a simple function. It is a DAP or Digital Audio Player, and it has a ton of features, comes straight out of China, and it is priced at 110 USD at the moment of writing this full written review. This means that I'll be comparing it to Hiby R2, FiiO M3PRO, and Shanling M2x. The pairing list will include Lime Ears Aether R, Jomo Audio P3, and Ollo S4X. Introduction Tempotec has been for a long while the OEM producer for Hidizs, and...

Hiby Seeds II - World's Heaviest IEMs Hiby Seeds II are priced at 130 USD, and they will be compared with 1Custom Junior, Audiosense AQ3, and iBasso IT01S. We will also explore pairings with Hiby R3 PRO, and HIDIZS AP80PRO. Introduction Hiby is a house name for DAPs and software, but it is a relatively new name for IEMs, and they also made one TWS IEM, so we know they started adding some variation to their offer lately. They are one of the sweetest companies to order from, with excellent warranty, great support, and...

ACMEE MF-01 - Muse For Music How about we return to the good old times of retro DAPs, with no touchscreen, and we delve into a review of Acmee MF-01, something still based on the legendary Muses02 OP-AMPs. It is priced at around 100 USD, and we will compare it to Hiby R2, FiiO M6, and HIDIZS AP80PRO. The main pairings will be with Mangrid Tea, IMR Opus Mia, and FiiO FA9. Introduction The unit for today's review is provided by a new shop, the kids that are so cool that you want to know more about, but you're too shy to talk to. They are...

Please read the full review on my website : https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2021/03/ibasso-it07-in-ear-monitors-diamond-in-the-rough.html This is the conclusion of my full in-depth written review: Value and Conclusion iBasso IT07 has an unusually good value for a high-end IEM, and it never felt overpriced or like paying for a premium. From top to bottom, from the package to the sound, it feels like it is actually well balanced in terms of the price performance ratio. The package is rich, includes a nice default cable with an adapter, and...

Fly With Me - Earmen Sparrow Ultraportable DAC / AMP Earmen Sparrow is like a tiny thumb drive that can actually drive IEMs and Headphones. It costs 200 USD, being one of the more pricey DAC/AMPs that exists in this tiny shape, and it has a type-C port, and a driving power of 4.0 V on the Balanced output. It will be compared to Lotoo Paw S1, Centrance DACport HD, and iFi Hip DAC. The pairing list will include Final Audio A8000, Sivga P-II, and Meze Rai Penta. Important note: I have edited this review, to better follow the internal guidelines...

102,776 Versatility Ultimate – xDuoo XD-05 Plus DAC & Amplifier It is time to look into the most versatile of the midrange portable DAC/AMPs, namely the xDuoo XD-05 Plus. This one sports almost an entire WATT of power, and it will be compared to iFi xDSD, FiiO Q5s, Earmen TR-AMP, and paired with HIFIMAN Deva, FiiO FA9, and iBasso SR-2. Let’s go with the insanity of this one amazing DAC/AMP! Introduction Today’s review sample is provided by XTENIK, an amazing shop. They are the ones who introduced xDuoo to us westerners, and their main man...

As seen on Audiophile-Heaven: https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2021/02/that-magical-sound-sivga-p-ii-planar-magnetic-headphones.html Views: 123,060 That Magical Sound – Sivga P-II Planar Magnetic Headphones Sivga P2 or PII or P-2 or P-II is a planar magnetic headphone priced at 400 USD, and which promises a warm and musical sound. It will get compared to iBasso SR-2, Audeze LDC-2C, Brainwavz Alara, HIFIMAN Deva, and MAS X5h. It will also get paired with Lotoo Paw S1, FiiO M11 PRO, and iBasso DX160. Introduction Sivga is a new and growing...