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REVIEWS


SAEQ Astraeus Amplifier Review: A King Is Born
The new flagship headphone amplifier from SAEQ Audio: Astraeus. With an all new tube hybrid design, 99 step volume attenuator, germanium resistors, powered by a massive solid state output capable of running four headphone at the same time, the Astraeus is quite possibly the best headphone amplifier on the planet.
Oct 15, 2025


Lotoo GT2 DAP Review - Reference Redefined
The GT2 is Lotoo's newest reference flagship creation, a super powerful summit level DAP packing the latest tech and tuned to perfection. Reference should never be boring, the GT2 is evidence of that, and then some. Forget what thought you knew, this is reference redefined.
Aug 15, 2025


Zahl H1 Headphone Amp Review - Invisible Perfection
Coming off the success of the fantastic HM1, the new Zahl H1 amplifier packs the exact same SQ in a smaller, simpler and cheaper package. Best of all it’s much more comfortable to use with IEMs. It even has a 4.4mm jack! Reference perfected indeed. The new Zahl H1 Headphone Amp Review from tonetexturesoul
Jul 30, 2025


NiPO A100 MT DAC/AMP Review - Breaking The Mold
With a ton of power, MagSafe, gorgeous good looks and a DAP like listening experience the A100 just might revolutionize your definition of portable audio. All for $399.
Jul 12, 2025


Nightcraft Vesper and Nocturne REVIEW - The Power Duo
A brand new cable company hailing from Indonesia, let me introduce you to Nightcraft Audio. Their flagships Nocturne and Vesper are poised to take the cable world by storm with amazing value, sublime sonics and top build quality.
Jun 19, 2025


Campfire Audio Clara Review - An Ode To CLara
The newest flagship from Campfire Audio, the Clara is a heart project from CFA’s own Ken Ball and musician and Alessandro Cortini
Mar 28, 2025


NiPO N2 DAP Review: The Green Machine
A formidable entry into the TOTL DAP world, the NiPO N2 is the most powerful DAP ever, in a very light and portable package. With great...
Jan 20, 2025


PMG APX SE REVIEW - The Lazuli Stone
The newest and greatest from PMG Audio, this refined, polished and upgraded APX is their best yet. In fact, it’s one of the best IEMs in the world, a resounding feat of design, inspiration and implementation. Forage forth, this is something new.
Nov 7, 2024


Beat Audio Orbit Saga & Valhalla Review - Fly Me To The Moon
The super flagships from Beat Audio, Orbit Saga and Valhalla occupy a space at the highest point of performance, musicality, resolution and design in the IEM cable world. Offering a unique, and very impressive sonic and visual package, with an eye watering price tag to match.
Oct 30, 2024


Astral AUDIO Silver Reference & Stage 6 Palladium CABLE REVIEW : The Clear & The Spacious
Introducing the Astral Acoustics cables is exciting because not only do they sound great, they are affordable too! Clean Reference or Sweet Spacious, dealer's choice.
Oct 2, 2024


Beat Audio Billow & Oslo IEM Cable Review - Ladies In Gold
Welcome to the Beat Audio family. Top notch technicals, a wide soundstage and a very unique timbre make the BA cables very special indeed.
Sep 13, 2024


SAEQ Morpheus Amplifier Review - The Perfect Storm
Never before have I heard such an amazing balance between realism, technicalities, power, subtleties, and thunderous emotion. Enter SAEQ Morpheus. Pros: - Absolutely incredible sound - Top notch realism and timbre - Small size/massive power - Soulful and sinful - Perfect harmony of detail, staging, resolution, power, subtleties and musicality - Very natural, very “live” presentation - Super solid and highest quality parts Cons: - Sonically nothing - Only three rubber feet - P
Sep 10, 2024


Nightjar Sovereign Symphony Review - Epic, Passion, Mastery & Grace
The newest flagship cable from Nightjar Acoustics, and it's a doozy! One of the best cables I have ever heard, period. Massive sound, and features to match, simply incredible.
Jun 2, 2024


Rhapsodio IEM Cables Review - Sonic PhenomenoN
Welcome to the family of Rhapsodio cables! Hailing from Singapore, RSD makes some of the best cables in the world. Highly technical, very...
Apr 19, 2024


Rhapsodio Supreme v3 Review - A diamond in the sky
Made from solid brass, and sporting a single 5G Magnetostatic driver, the Supreme V3 is the most technical, unique and speaker-like...
Apr 10, 2024


Unique Melody Amber Pearl Review - Tiger Thunder
Unique Melody and Cayin team up for a very, very special IEM. The Amber Pearl, building on the Multiverse Mentor, but with bigger bass, a...
Jan 15, 2024


Brise Audio Shirogane Review - The Silver Dragon
The fist pure silver IEM cable from Brise Audio, the final production version of the much hyped Silver Concept. Carving a new path for...
Oct 30, 2023


PWAudio Orpheus IEM Cable Review - The myth, the monster, the legend
Arguably the best IEM cable ever made, the Orpheus has magic in spades, with an 'oh so groovy' analog character. Pitch black background,...
Oct 4, 2023


iFi Audio Go Pods Review - Enter The Wireless World
See a need - fill a need. Bridging the gap between wired Hi-Fi and TWS, these little adapters allow you to bring any IEM out and about -...
Sep 28, 2023


Aroma A100TB Amp Review - The Black Magic Box
Who knew that a small black box could make such a difference. The Aroma stack is super portable, powerful, and toneful device that will...
Jul 13, 2023


Brise AUDIO Tsuranagi Review: A New Level of Portable Audio
Brise's new portable amp is something very special indeed. Bringing immense sonic benefits in a small package, amazing quality, and a...
Jun 6, 2023


PWAudio 1950's Shielding Cable Review - Magic In Balance
This Bad-Boy should be on everyone's list of must haves - simply put it matches with everything and sounds incredible. Using Cardas Clear...
May 26, 2023


Noble Viking Ragnar IEM Review - The Resolution King
The newest flagship from Noble Audio, a reimagining of the fabled Viking Damascus. Back with an aluminum shell, Damascus faceplates, and...
Apr 13, 2023


Eletech Ode To Laura Review - The Modern Master
How this cable is pure copper mystifies me - it is super punchy, energetic and musical, with one of the most extended top ends I have...
Jan 11, 2023
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