ZMF ATRIUM REVIEW Obligatory Intro Zach Mehrbach’s latest creation has finally arrived, and it’s everything you’d expect it to be. That is unless you were wanting a headphone using planar magnetic drivers. Hopefully someday, but his time around Zach runs it back to one of his favorites, the 300ohm bio-cellulose driver. The Atrium uses a reengineered and overall improved bio-cell driver compared to the Auteur and Eikon. Improvements include more powerful N52 magnets and an overall lowered THD. Most impressive is the new patent pending Atrium...

Preface: The Alpha headphones I reviewed were kindly sent to me by ADVSOUND, Inc. for review purposes. I have no affiliation with Advanced (ADVSOUND, Inc.) and my opinion’s are unbiased and my own. I also would like to make it known that I have not previously heard any of Advanced’s products to date. Build Quality/Comfort/Presentation: Over the last several years it seems like quite a few $500+ headphones fall short in build quality and design. Advanced appears to have done their homework, because they didn't cut corners out on their first...

Preface: The unit I reviewed was part of a loaner tour set up by fellow Head-Fi members. I appreciate the opportunity to be included in the tour and a big thank you to everyone involved. This is also my first experience with Campfire audio products. I'm personally not a fan of IEM’s, so I had never demoed any of their gear before. Build Quality/Comfort/Presentation: I was immediately impressed with the packaging and presentation of the Campfire Cascade. Inside a colorful product box is very handsome looking black hard shelled case with a...

*I was provided a review sample by iFi for the Black Label tour*     iFi Micro iDSD BLACK LABEL   Packaging and Build Quality   The iDSD Black Label came packaged in a sturdy, well presented box. Most welcome were the plethora of accessories that it came with. Multiple different kinds of cables, connectors a storage bag and even rubber feet for the main unit. The lack of accessories is one complaint I've personally had with several other mid to high end audiophile amps/dacs, etc... iFi certainly didn't skimp in this area and I'm very happy...