Introduction Reviewing cables is always fun and exciting…will I get attacked by people that don’t believe that a cable can make a difference? Will it be called snake oil? Will the world end up covered with fire and nuclear winter arise? Jokes aside, I know that a lot of people will never even...

@JacquesCustodian haha, glad to see that you pulled the trigger, you were on the edge for some time haha :) Brilliant news, this thing is a beast. The timbre is beautiful, isn't it :p

@dsrk thank you haha! :) If you'll get the EF400, just use the balanced output, not too expensive to get a balanced cable and it's always worth it ;)

Introduction Every single time I write a review of Hifiman’s product, the introduction paragraph is getting harder and harder to write. How many times can I point out that this is the nr.1 manufacturer in the world when it comes to headphones. They do offer arguably the best value models in...

HD+N (Line out): Between 0.002% and 0.004% Channel Separation: 125+/-3dB Signal to Noise Ratio: 118+/-3dB (A Weighted) Maximum Power Output: 4.4 W per channel Dimensions: 246.5mm(L)×228mm(W)×61mm(H) Weight: 3.08kg

Introduction Every single time I write a review of Hifiman’s product, the introduction paragraph is getting harder and harder to write. How many times can I point out that this is the nr.1 manufacturer in the world when it comes to headphones. They do offer arguably the best value models in...

Thank you @mendye770 ! :) I don't have the Clear, it was a borrowed one, but I know it well. Comfort is definitely better in Clear, also, it sounds more "ordinary" which could be a good or bad thing depending on the subjective taste. The HEDD is more detailed and has that lovely timbre, where...

@Jarlaxle Hi mate, thank you! Glad we have similar observations! As for the DAC, this is what I've heard by Andy. Maybe we should address it in the thread to see his opinion on the balance thing? :)

The Aurora is the newest DAC/Amp combo by a Chinese manufacturer Yulong. It's designed around the latest ESS ES9068AS chip, also offering a Class-A headphone amplifier. It's priced at $520. Introduction Founded in 2009, Yulong has been manufacturing audio devices for 13 years now. They mainly...

Introduction I usually start my reviews by introducing the manufacturer of the product I’m currently reviewing, but come on, you know SMSL. One of the leading manufacturers of DACs and amplifiers for years now, offering an extraordinary value and one of the best measuring devices in the world of...