Firstly I would like to thank 64 Audio for sending me this sample, they were really helpful picking the monitors they thought would suit my music tastes and have excellent customer service. These have had well over 100hrs of burn-in, no real differences were noted. Gear Used: Audio Opus #2 DAP > U6 Dell desktop > Topping D30 > HeadnHifi O2 amp > U6 Tech Specs: 6 Balanced armature drivers (2x Low, 2x Mid, 2x High) 3-way passive crossover apex M20 module Impedance: 22 Ohms at 1kHz Sensitivity: 115dB SPL @ 1mW Freq. Response: 10Hz – 20 kHz Noise...

Firstly I would like to thank iFi Audio for loaning me this device for review, I do not think it benefits from burn-in but nonetheless it has been used for well over 100hrs. Gear Used: HP Laptop / Dell desktop > iSilencer 3.0 > JDS Labs OL DAC / Topping D30 > JDS Labs O2 / Topping A30 / S.M.S.L SA-50 > 64 Audio U6 / Noble Sage / Grado SR60e / Denon SC-M50 Tech Specs: https://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/accessory-isilencer3-0/ Packaging and Build quality: The iSilencer 3.0 comes in a very small white iFi branded box, the box has info and specs...

Firstly I would like to thank ATC HiFi for sending me this sample, this player has had well over 100hrs of burn-in. Gear Used: DP10 > Grado SR60e / 64 Audio U6 / Noble Sage / Inearz P350 Tech Specs: An extensive list can be found on their website: http://www.atc-hifi.com/products/hda-dp10/ MSRP: £199.99 Packaging, Build quality and Accessories: The DP10 comes in a little black and orange box, the signature colours of ATC. It is a rectangular box that separates into 2 parts, on the outside of the box is plenty of info about the DAP. Inside you...

Firstly I would like to thank Mixcder for selecting me to review their HD601 bluetooth headphones. These have had over 100hrs of burn-in, no differences were noted. Gear Used: Audio Opus #2 > HD601 in wired and wireless mode Tech Specs: https://www.mixcder.com/Product/Qualcomm-aptX-Low-Latency-Deep-Bass-Over-Ear-Wireless-Headphone-g068.html Packaging, Build quality and Accessories: The Mixcder HD601 come in a simple card box, the box has a picture of the headphones on the front, and info with specs on the back. Once you open this box you can...

Firstly I would like to thank ATC HiFi for this sample, it has had well over 100hrs of burn-in before reviewing. Gear Used: HDA-DP20 > Grado SR60e / Inearz P350 / 64 Audio U6 / HiFiMan RE2000 and more Tech Specs: http://www.atc-hifi.com/products/hda-dp20/ Packaging, Build quality and Accessories: The DP20 comes in a neat little matte black and orange box, with specs and info on the back and the model number on the front. It is a two piece box that slides apart, inside you will find the DAP neatly held in place in a card tray. Underneath this is...

Firstly I would like to thank HiFiMan for giving me to opportunity to review these, as always I try to write honest reviews. These received over 100hrs of burn-in before review. Gear Used: Audio Opus #2 / HP Laptop > JDS Labs EL DAC > Violectric V281 / Marantz PM5005 (speaker tap output) > Susvara Tech Specs: Frequency Response : 6Hz-75kHz Impedance : 60Ω Sensitivity : 83dB Weight : 450g (15.9oz) MSRP: $6000 http://hifiman.com/products/detail/275 Packaging, Build quality and Accessories: The Susvara come in a box very much fitting of their...

Firstly I would like to thank Peter at Sybasonic for sending this sample for review, I have reviewed for them before and always found their products to be very well made and sound excellent, yet they do not have a very large following. As always I will try to write an honest review, this amp/DAC received over 100hrs. Gear Used: HP Laptop / Opus #2 > UDHA-1 > HiFiMan RE2000 / Beyerdynamic DT990 600Ohm / Grado SR60e Wood. Tech Specs: Model UDHA-1 Power: Built-in rechargeable battery / USB Mirco-B Input/output: USB Micro-B, 3.5mm headphone out...

Firstly I would like to thank Peter at Sybasonic for sending this sample for review, I have reviewed for them before and always found their products to be very well made and sound excellent, yet they do not have a very large following. As always I will try to write an honest review, this amp/DAC received over 100hrs of burn-in due to the tube. Gear Used: HP Laptop > Utha > Grado SR60e Wood / MrSpeakers Aeon and others Tech Specs: Model: UTHA Power: USB/12VDC adapter Input/output: USB Type-B, 6.3mm headphone out, 3.5mm headphone out, 3.5mm stereo...

Firstly I would like to thank Hifiman for this sample, I always try to write honest reviews. These have had well over 100hrs of burn-in, in my opinion I have heard small changes and recommend you burn them in fully. Gear Used: Audio Opus #2 / HiFiMan MegeMini > RE800 Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The RE800 come in a luxury box, the box has an outer sleeve that says the model name, with a picture and basic specs on the back. Take the sleeve off and you have a wooden box that has a laminate coating on it, with a metal plate with the...

Firstly I would like to thank GrandView for sending me this sample to review, as always I try to write honest reviews. This unit received over 50hrs of burn-in, no differences were noted. Gear Used: HP Laptop > JDS Labs OL-DAC > SA-50 > Denon SCM50 / Mission 702e Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The SA-50 comes in a simple blue and yellow card box, the amp is held tightly in place in foam, and the power supply is also well secured. The box is nothing fancy or special, but serves it purpose of protecting the amp during transit. The SA-50...

Firstly I would like to thank Karina at iFi for these tubes to review, as always I try to write honest reviews. These tubes have had over 50hrs of burn-in. Gear Used: Opus #2 > Feliks Audio Espressivo > Grado SR60e / Sennheiser HD650 Tech specs and info: http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/accessory-nos-6922-2/ Packaging and Use: These are actually 5670 tubes in adaptors for use in 6922 sockets, and they come packaged in the usual slim white box from iFi audio. The box is understated and I appreciate the slim packaging, the tubes are carefully...

Firstly I would like to thank HiFiMan for sending me this sample to review, as always I try and write honest reviews. This unit received over 50hrs of burn-in, no differences were noted. Gear Used: Megamini > Inearz P350 / HiFiMan RE2000 + RE800 / German Maestro GMP 8.35d and more Tech Specs: Dimensions：1.69”x 3.93” x 0.31” (43.0x100.0x9.0mm) Weight：2.43oz (69g) Frequency Response：20Hz - 20kHz THD: 0.08% Max. Output：54mW (1.4V @36 Ohm) Battery Life：15 hours TF Card Capacity : 256GB MSRP : $249 Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The...

Firstly I would like to thank Burson for sending me these op-amps for review, as always I will try to write and honest review. These received over 100hrs of burn-in as is suggested by many users. Gear Used: Topping D30 > A30 > German Maestro GMP8.35d / Dita Dream / Hifiman RE2000 and more. https://www.bursonaudio.com/products/supreme-sound-opamp-v5i/ Op-Amp Rolling, Packaging and Build: First off I have done some op-amp rolling in the past with cmoy type amps, and believe op-amps make a small change in sound, and it can be for better or worse...

Firstly I would like to thank Hifiman for this sample, I always try to write honest reviews. These have had well over 100hrs of burn-in, I have heard changes and recommend you burn them in fully. Gear Used: Audio Opus #2 > RE2000 Dell PC > Topping D30 > Topping A30 > RE2000 Hifiman MegaMini > RE2000 Tech Specs: Frequency Response : 5Hz-20kHz Impedance : 60Ω Sensitivity : 103dB Earphone Weight : 0.48oz (13.8g) Cable Weight : 0.81oz (23g) MSRP : $2000 Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The RE2000 come in one hell of a luxury box, the box...

Firstly I would like to thank Topping for sending me these samples for review, as always I will try to write an honest review. Both units have had over 50hrs of burn-in. Gear Used: HP Laptop / Dell Desktop > D30 via USB > A30 > German Maestro GMP 8.35d / Hifiman RE2000 and many others. Tech Specs: A30 Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The units both come in a very sleek white box, with a very simple outline drawing of the unit on the front of the box, and the model number on the opening flap. Open up the box and you are greeted with the...

Firstly I would like to thank Topping for sending me these samples for review, as always I will try to write an honest review. Both units have had over 50hrs of burn-in. Gear Used: HP Laptop / Dell Desktop > D30 via USB > A30 > German Maestro GMP 8.35d / Hifiman RE2000 and many others. Tech Specs: D30 Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The units both come in a very sleek white box, with a very simple outline drawing of the unit on the front of the box, and the model number on the opening flap. Open up the box and you are greeted with the...

Firstly I would like to thank Status audio for sending me this sample for review, as always I will try and write an honest review. These have had well over 50hrs of burn in, small changes were noted. Gear Used: Audio Opus #2 > CB-1 HP Laptop > Sybasonic Utha > CB-1 Dell desktop > Topping D30 > Topping A30 > CB-1 Tech specs: · Over-ear closed Back · 50 mm Driver · 15 Hz – 30 kHz · 32 ohm · 97 db +/- 3 db · 1,600 mW at 1 kHz · 3 m Cable · 3.5 mm Plug · 13.2 oz · 1/4" Adapter ·...

Firstly I would like to thank InearZ for kindly making these custom IEM's for me to review, I will try and write an honest review, these received over 50hrs of burn-in, no differences were noted. Gear Used: Dell XPS 15 > JDS Labs C5D > IE-P350 iPod Classic 7G > IE-P350 Accessories are the case talked about above, which is an excellent case, also included is an InearZ sticker and also a wax cleaning tool. I can't see them needing any extra accessories, all the essential are included. Build quality, well they feel great, they are hard acrylic...

Effect Audio Ares II UPOCC Litz Copper 26awg, 2.5mm balanced https://www.effectaudio.com/upgrade-cables/iem-cables/iem-premium-series/ares-ii.html Packaging, Build quality and Ergonomics: The Ares II comes in an excellent littler white box, with the company logo on the front. The cable is carefully wound around a foam insert. The box is very simple but elegant, I like it. The cable is very well built, as is to be expected from most custom cable companies. The 2.5mm balanced jack is sturdy, but there is no strain relief on that end. The cable...

Firstly I would like to thank Heygears for sending me this sample to review, as always I try to write honest reviews. These received over 50hrs of burn-in, no differences were noted. Gear Used: Audio Opus #1 > Anora Tech Specs: www.heygears.com · Driver: Single Knowles Balanced Armature · Sensitivity: 108.5±3dB · Impedance: 46 ohms · Frequency Response: 20-20kHz Packaging, Build Quality and Accessories: The Anora come in a very slim and simple box, there is a clear plastic window on the front showing off the...