The difference between building a luxury watch and a precision IEM isn't that great, certainly not when Madoo's Type 711 planar-magnetic and balanced armature hybrid is the topic of discussion. HiBy Music's Class A discrete R5II surfaces as the source that will drive it to aplomb.
Demands of managing airflow from the large radiating surfaces of three planar magnetic drivers necessitated extreme attention to detail in this Type 711 hand-made in Japan.
Madoo shows off the fruits of such labour, with a sound signature that bristles with vibrancy and the zeal of potent, large scale, macro-dynamics. Low-end presence and female vocals get abundantly lavished by Type 711.
The authority of planar-magnetic bass surfaces cleanly here, the naturally low distortion of such a driver topology exploited to maximum potential. [See Product Desc. For More]
Type 711 encloses everything in a sealed stainless-steel cavity shaped by a CNC process – with a sapphire crystal glass top viewing port not only for the aesthetic pleasure of seeing your asset's high-tech internals, but for controlling sound wave reflections and resonances within.
All that makes for a rigid, damped enclosure that marries the convenience and practicality of a closed-back planar IEM, with the fidelity and soundstage of an open one.
Two balanced armatures from Summba offer something different to the Knowles and Sonion crowd, joining the fray in reproducing delicate top-end detail, stage and air.
But the stars of Madoo's show ultimately remains its three planar-magnetic drivers. High quality capacitors make up a crossover that keeps each unit working in its optimal, comfortable, frequency range with ideal phase response.
And a 3D-printed acoustic enclosure naturally blends the output of all for maximum cohesion and time-alignment, before arriving at your ear. The dimensions of Type 711's shell was a result of the averaging of 300 Asian mens' ear cavities, allowing the bores to sit for insertion at an angle and fit that particularly maximises the perception of soundstage depth.
Clearly, every consideration has already been made, to manage the drivers and operate in sealed enclosure volumes, to bring one of IEMs' most challenging driver topologies effectively to market.
Included 3.5mm and 4.4mm silver-plated copper cables enhance source compatibility. Reap everything a novel new flagship has to offer by feeding Madoo the high quality signal of iBasso Audio's AMP8 MKII for DX240, or Cayin Audio's N3Pro and N6II/E01. Otherwise, browse all our other IEMs here.
Arising from a deep heritage of Japanese analogue audio, Audio-Technica’s high-fidelity ATH-GDL3 takes advantage of its open-back design to deliver a purity of sound that’s all too rare in the gaming world.
The packaging - designed by Australia-based Japanese artist Kentaro Yoshida includes an elemental spirit of air, which can be related to the natural, open-back design of the ATH-GDL3 headset, delivering a spacious, immersive listening experience.
At less than 220 grams, the headset is nearly as light as air, allowing hours of gaming in comfort. But ATH-GDL3 is no lightweight, balancing a depth of bass that belies its open-back nature, while retaining all the advantages of such a design.
If you're gaming on the go, be sure to check out Audio-Technica's closed-back ATH-GL3 or ATH-G1, or browse the rest of their headphones here.
Openrun pushes the boundaries with open-ear listening. Shokz implemented brand new PremiumPitch 2.0+, cut the weight, and re-angled the transducers to ensure optimal placement on the cheekbones to deliver even more dynamic bass, higher volume and less vibration.
Designed to empower users to redefine their possible, Openrun harmonizes with portability, usability, durability, safety, and enhanced sound quality. Think that's cool? Then view the rest of Shokz's line-up here, or browse our other wireless options here.
HiBy Music cue the best associations with ESS Technology through FC5. This 4.4mm portable DAC/amp sources key Sabre parts to build a wonderfully detailed, and powerful, MQA dongle for earphones and headphones alike.
It provides "a very nice and clean sonic character" by Headfonics. Audiophile-Heaven rates it "super fun for years to come".
An ES9281Pro DAC grants FC5 8x MQA decoding capability in tandem with the likes of Tidal, and dual ES9063Q headphone amplifiers output a total of 250 milliwatts of power. [See Product Desc. For More]
Such clean signal and power more than adequately brings out the qualities of Focal's Radiance and Stellia, plus Rosson Audio Designs, accurately rendering transients in a large soundstage but always doing so in a liquid manner with nary a hint of listener fatigue or glare.
A button hardware volume control ensures FC5 retains final control of levels and rounds out a tactile feel that accompanies you for all your music at the desk or on the go.
View the rest of Hiby's releases here, or our other portable DAC/amps here.
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Snowball iCE is the fastest, easiest way to get high-quality sound for recording and streaming. Powered by a custom cardioid condenser capsule, Snowball iCE delivers crystal-clear audio quality that’s light-years ahead of your built-in computer microphone. It’s even Skype and Discord certified, which guarantees great-sounding results no matter how or where you use it—at home or the office.// FEATURES- Cardioid pickup pattern for capturing vocals, music, podcasts, gaming and more- Includes tripod desktop stand and USB cable- Plug and play with Mac and PC- Available in Black and White// SPECIFICATIONS- Transducer Type: Condenser, Pressure Gradient With USB digital output- Polar Patterns: Cardioid- Frequency Response: 40 –18 kHz- Sample/word Rate: 44.1 kHz/16 bit- Weight: 460g- Dimensions: 325mm (circumference)// IN THE BOX- Blue Snowball Ice microphone- USB Cable- Tripod desktop stand- Quick start guide
Beginning the decade with a bang – that's what the streaming X-Sabre 3 DAC does for Matrix Audio. The package and capabilities are familiar. The expectations are higher.
This ESS Technology ES9038Pro flagship DAC invites your proud Hi-Fi to enter the world of networked audio together. Hi-Fi News awarded X-Sabre 3 a "truly compelling" Outstanding Award in a review replete with measurements – confirmed on AudioScienceReview's test bench.
Positive Feedback say this Matrix is a joy to own, as the complete package. John Grandberg of Darko.Audio fame considers X-Sabre 3 a relative bargain in high-end, after a headphone-centric review. Gramophone promise this won't be the last you hear of Matrix.
What you loved from Matrix Audio hasn't changed. The same show stopping audio fidelity of previous generations – particularly the perfectly-measuring X-Sabre Pro (MQA) raved about – shows up in X-Sabre 3. It's now just more usable than ever.
Hailed as a third-generation flagship DAC, it's learnt new tricks. Ethernet and 2.4/5Ghz Wi-Fi inputs allow you to easily integrate X-Sabre 3 onto your home network, where its Roon Ready status guarantees ease of use on Hi-Fi's most beloved audio management interface. [See Product Desc. For More]
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Continue to put its Ethernet and Wi-Fi capabilities to good use. Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect status shows up – the latter pulls the full MQA stream right off the Tidal cloud, for which X-Sabre 3 is perfectly certified to unfold and decode to its full resolution.
UPnP/DLNA also comes built in that sees X-Sabre 3 adapt perfectly into your home ecosystem of tablets and smart devices through your preferred app. Don't let this ease of use fool you, though.
This is an utterly high-performance DAC that puts to use Matrix Audio's years of working with the ES9038Pro, a chip still unrivalled in its performance till today.
ESS' top dog is given the platform to perform by Matrix, with X-Sabre 3's power, digital and analog components entirely separate and CNC-carved from a single block of aluminium.
A FPGA and Crystek CCHD-950 femtosecond clock suppress jitter and phase noise; the ability to run in synchronous mode offering intriguing experimentation from your various digital sources.
Analog decoded by the ES9038Pro then runs properly through a high-performance I/V stage that preserves the linearity of small signal perfectly. X-Sabre 3 is silent as a tomb. A claimed dynamic range above 130dB and 0.00010% total harmonic distortion? Believe it.
X-Sabre 3 measures perfectly as you'd expect from China's premier digital company. Better, it sounds perfect any way and any how you choose to listen to it. Hopes couldn't be higher, and Matrix Audio have delivered again with this digital source-plus-converter duo.
Also view everything from Matrix Audio here, or browse our other DAC/amps here.
Craft Ears packed six drivers into Craft Six, but that's only half of what went into a technology-laden flagship from these Polish innovators.
Geared into a well-tuned V-shape with a wide bandwidth and tasteful, never overcooked, emphasis in the bass and treble, Craft Six promises to keep you excited for a very, very long time.
Those craving energy and life at the frequency extremes will be served well by Craft Six's proprietary technologies. [See Product Desc. For More]
RASEN Bass™ (Reference Acoustic Spiral Enhanced Bass) is a patent-pending solution – precisely calculated and designed 3D printed structure – that creates low-end notes as realistic as a true subwoofer.
Meanwhile, SES™ (Space Expanse System) is Craft Ears' very own field-specific, 3D printed, horn-loaded tweeter tuned in a very particular bandwidth. Bringing to the field unique inventions to continue the development of the venerable balanced armature, Craft Six is the beginning, and the end, of your search for a TOTL IEM.
Headfonics praise the company for "ensuring the BA drivers are not overly pushed and peaky to deliver that natural and very balanced sounding tone", Twister6 checking off the "clarity, resolution, realism" requirements for a flagship. The Headphone List reserves mention for Craft Six's dynamic-like power, and Ear Fidelity, its speed and clinical approach.
Headfonia round out the accolades with a Recommended Buy award, recognition for Craft Six "getting the very most out of its drivers with a technically strong performance and a smooth musical tuning".
***Listed price covers basic colours. Please consult crew for details.***Additional fees may apply depending on choice of design.
Craft Six is a low-impedance IEM that will excel when driven by Questyle Audio's current-mode M12, and is also available in custom (CIEM) form. Otherwise, explore the rest of Zepp's Craft Ears range here or view our other universal (UIEM) options here.
Audio-Technica encase their greatest technology in the prized asset that is Kokutan. Striped ebony conceal huge 53mm drivers reflected by the massive soundstage they generate in the ATH-AWKT.
The same German Permendur magnetic circuitry that featured first in ATH-ADX5000 makes an appearance here to defy the physics imposed by closed-back headphones, proving that top-line resolution isn't exclusive to the open-backed crowd.
A W-shaped frequency response tastefully emphasises detail in the mix, keeping the engagement going regardless of a pop or classical track playing. Headfonia equates ATH-AWKT's appeal is very much emotional.
Pair with Cayin's N6II/T01 DAP or Audio-Technica's very own BHA-100, before exploring the rest of Audio-Technica's releases here or our other headphones here.
As an evolution to the acclaimed E4000, Final Audio built the E5000 on the basic platform and added a premium silver-plated copper cable as well as a stainless steel housing to bring the most out of its 6.4mm dynamic driver.
Together with Final's commitment to detailed sound expression, the E5000 therefore achieves a vast sound stage that seems to envelop you �E€�E something unthinkable in affordable earphones up until now.
Find the rest of Final's Audio's extensive range here, or shop our other IEMs here.>/
Focal won our hearts when they were the only brand that nailed a hard-shell carry case for top headphones, while retaining style, utility, and keeping it compact.The french design is impeccable here in the perfect shade of grey. Canvas is chosen instead of leather, to keep it light and fuss free to care for. We should have guess they'd be good at this even if it does not spell Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent nor Hermès. What they didn't know, but left it for Zepp to find out through popular requests, is that they fit the Germans' Sennheiser HD600, HD650, HD660S. In any case, we ought to say "merci, Focal".===Luggage space required during travel: 24*23*11cm===
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A single balanced armature driver allowed Hidition to produce the cohesion of sound they're famed for in such a small footprint and matching price tag. A worthwhile mid-centric, gentle and delicate introduction to the Hidition sound.
NT1 can be made to order in custom (CIEM) form. You can also explore the rest of Zepp's Hidition range or view our other universal (UIEM) options here.
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Built in silver, Craft Ears hint at the sense of sparkle found in Argentum. The second of the Polish brand's hybrid line-up, this dynamic and dual balanced armature release hits hard and takes charge in the bass and treble.
Argentum will certainly grab your attention with its V-shaped presentation. Building on Craft Four's work but tuning down the mid-bass presence gives rise to imaging potential, with instrument placement precise in an open soundstage. [See Product Desc. For More]
Bass is always fast with a 10mm carbon fibre driver that's designed to match the pistonic power of a stiffer material but with improved self-damping for a cleaner and smoother, quality low-end.
This three-driver masterpiece inherits the horn-loaded tweeter of its Craft Six sibling too, matching the zeal present in the bass. A flat impedance crossover means Argentum will keep you excited no matter what source you plug into, dropping the beat that'll keep you going all day.
***Listed price covers basic colours. Please consult crew for details.***Additional fees may apply depending on choice of design. ***CIEM expected lead time is 6 to 8 weeks.
Argentum is a low-impedance IEM that will excel when driven by Questyle Audio's current-mode M12, and is also available in custom (CIEM) form. Otherwise, explore the rest of Zepp's Craft Ears range here or view our other universal (UIEM) options here.
The clarity and range of Grado Labs headphones can reveal new notes and details in songs heard hundreds of times, and the SR125X is no different.
A fourth-generation 44mm driver with more powerful magnets, a voice coil with decreased effective mass, and a reconfigured diaphragm land in a housing working in tandem to virtually eliminate transient distortions.
With harmonic colors, full bodied vocals, excellent dynamics, and a world renowned mid-range, the SR125x produces a sound that's pure Grado.
View all our Grado products here, or check out our other headphones here.
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***Expected wait time of around 12 weeks
Advanced AcousticWerkes (AAW) hit the sweet spot in technology, value and performance with Halcyon. With four electrostatic drivers propelling this tri-brid into the future, this is AAW's statement of intent for its ambitions the next decade.
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Still it's not yet all future-fi with Halcyon hitting the right notes with its use of current technologies to date. AAW's use of airflow porting for its 10mm bass graphene dynamic driver will have people asking why they hadn't thought of that before, as newfound value is derived from today's key components.
Headfonia were impressed by what they heard, hailing it for being "about the pure enjoyment of your music", while Headfonics praise its "presentation of possibilities" and are intrigued by what "AAW can do with the second gen [electrostat] transformer solution".
Halcyon is also available in universal (UIEM) form here. Also browse the rest of AAW's collection here, or view our other custom IEMs here.
Final Audio's 2019 upgrade to its venerated D8000 flagship drops with the D8000 Pro, earning its status for how easily it reaches its full potential.
The ability to unlock the resolution on this Japanese planar-magnetic powerhouse listening to any genre and amplification will be thrilling, making the D8000 Pro a joy to listen to for literally all ears.
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Or if the above isn't compelling enough, then Final Audio's white paper should be. Or Darko.Audio's take on why the D8000 family is such extreme value in the world of absolute high-fidelity. Or why it's Final's answer to Focal's Utopia, from Currawong here. Reference traits which Final meld perfectly with the traits you'd expect from a flagship planar, writes Headfonics.
Also browse all Final Audio products here, or view our other open-back headphones plus the amplifiers to drive them with.
Final Audio's entry into the flagship IEM market came and conquered. Built from beryllium, A8000's single dynamic driver models the feats of its headphone brethren, Focal's Utopia and ZMF Headphones' Vérité, in a personal experience.
Headfonics praise it as "an adventurous take to use the [Final's] flagship open-back planar headphone D8000 as a reference, with the A8000's character steeped in technical excellence". [See Product Desc. For More]
Resolution, dynamics and full musical immersion follow you on your journey to audio nirvana. Final's A8000 white paper details it all, technical feats that Headfonia lauded as delivering real-world results "leaping out with a sense of excitement and shimmer".
Ear Fidelity says this is for you because of "brilliant build quality, sophisticated presentation, and that marvelously fast, fun, and punchy sound that’s very easy to like". Explore the rest of Zepp's Final Audio range or view our other universal (UIEM) options here.
Extremely small and lightweight, with a perfect fit and high sound insulation properties, Final Audio's F7200 sits close to the wearer's eardrum. Being highly airtight,
F7200 delivers high resolution, a vast sound stage and rich bass tones. Original high-purity silver-coated OFC cables yield plenty of detail and a sense of air and space previously thought unachievable in earphones.
Find the rest of Final's Audio's extensive range here, or shop our other IEMs here.
Final Audio's B2 portrays vocals that are so close that the respiration can be felt, in order to reproduce the nuance and inflection of the delicate sound of the human voice.
Find the rest of Final's Audio's extensive range here, or shop our other IEMs here.
The spiritual descendant of Focal's Utopia with a beryllium driver, Stellia takes the defining Clear tuning and turns up resolution, speed and dynamics significantly.
Their experience as pedigreed speaker manufacturers means Stellia is capable of delivering some of the lowest bass and most natural mids and highs you'll ever experience. It "illuminated details in music that Audioholics had never heard before", with its measurements served up by the side in tribute. [See Product Desc. For More]
All in a closed-back environment that isolates. Its easy-to-drive portability yields travel-friendly reference listening from a smartphone ... or extreme quality via any portable music player, or dedicated desktop set-up through provided 3.5mm and 4-pin XLR cables.
Positive Feedback praise it as "a headphone that capitalises on an inoffensive sound with great tonal balance, dynamics, and pinpoint imaging", adding in a follow-up that Stellia "builds on the traditional strengths of closed-back phones, as the bass region is powerful, tight, and transparent".
What Hi-Fi? give Stellia an unabated 5 ⭐ and Audiophillia called it a "Swiss army knife" amongst flagships. Unwilling to miss out, Headfonics conclude it's "a closed-back that does so many things almost impossible but Focal pulled it off".
Here's a new technological tour de force in closed-back headphones that's entirely documented in its white paper. Also browse all Focal products here, or view our other closed-back headphones plus the amplifiers to drive them with.
Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS5TW in-ear headphones with Bluetooth® 5.0 technology pair powerful, high-fidelity sound with the convenience and freedom of a true-wireless design.
These wireless buds offer 15 hours of continuous music playback on a full charge, with 30 hours of additional power available from the charging case, so you can take your music with you wherever you go. They are also compatible with the high-quality Qualcomm® aptXTM audio and AAC codecs for excellent wireless audio transmission.
Equipped with exclusive 10 mm drivers with dual-layer diaphragms and IPX2 water-resistance rating, they sound great and are protected from dripping water, such as rain and sweat.
When you're done with this hit, view the rest of Audio-Technica's line-up here, or browse our other wireless options here.
===========================================// HOW TO PAIR 1. Place the earphones back into the case.2. Press and hold the buttons on both earphones for about 6 seconds.3. Both sides' LED indicator will flash .4. Remove both earphones from the case.5. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone or Bluetooth device.6. Select "ATH-CKS5TW".7. Pairing should be successful. 8. If pairing is not successful, put back in case to reset and try again. 9. Remember to "forget device" at the end if you're testing a demo set, so it does not confuse with your new unit when you purchase one.
Lovers of Advanced AcousticWerkes' (AAW) AXH like a good dose of fun. And they've found it in this five-driver bargain sounding exactly like you'd expect a hybrid IEM to sound. With crunching bass and sizzling highs, few things set pulses racing as quickly as AXH.
Try designing your own earphones today at AAW's custom builder. Note: Expected wait for CIEMs is 10-12 weeks. Also browse the rest of AAW's collection here, or view our other custom IEMs here.
Tech, specs and amazing sound converge in Advanced AcousticWerkes' (AAW) mid-tier ASH model.
With a 13mm graphene dynamic driver, the largest the company have built, pushing out low-end rhythm in unison with six balanced armatures, sound this capable sets new benchmarks in this category.
Try designing your own earphones today at AAW's custom builder. Note: Expected wait for CIEMs is 10-12 weeks. Also browse the rest of AAW's collection here, or view our other custom IEMs here.
Audio-Technica's ATH-M60x on-ear professional monitor headphones utilize the same proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers found in the legendary ATH-M50X headphones, delivering exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range with accurate bass response.
When you're done with this hit, view the rest of Audio-Technica's line-up here, or browse our other headphones here.
Possibly the only flagship headphone you could ever need: Audio-Technica's ATH-ADX5000 brings a reference correctness listeners can trust with all genres, with its ability to adapt and play everything from classical music to heavy metal second to none. Bonus: Doesn't weigh a ton. [See Product Desc. For More]
Pair the ADX5000 with Feliks Audio's Echo II for optimal listening. The headphone is a reference heirloom now internationally celebrated on Headfonia, Audiophile Style – complete with measurements in a test against other flagships – and The Headphone List, plus locally on HardWareZone.
It served as a long-standing reference for Headfonics. Also, be sure to pick ADX5000 from us, because we include a sweet pair of Yaxi earpads that unlock new dimensions in listening to this Japanese flagship. When you're done with this hit, view the rest of Audio-Technica's line-up here, or browse our other headphones here.
Cover picture is for illustration only: A two-strand verite silver, with Eidolic Plugs and camou sleeving.Standard orders are with regular ZMF plugs, and sleeving choice to be decided upon order. Additional charges may apply if parts are upgraded from stock ones.*ZMF Leather pouch not included.
A local file storage controllable by remote mobile app, Cayin's IDAP-6 outputs optimal digital signal to your downstream DAC.
Pampering your precious DAC pays dividends: hear the difference in a clean AES/EBU output or I2S common to Cayin but also other Chinese DACs, such as Denafrips.
Ask us about compatibility with your DAC today. You'll be able to see everything from Cayin here and all our other DAC & amp options here.
Ideal for podcasting, home studio recording, field recording, and voiceover use, the ATR2500x-USB plugs into your computer or other device, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software. This large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, and is equipped with a high-quality analog-to-digital converter (24-bit, up to 192 kHz) for excellent fidelity. The mic also has a headphone jack with up/down volume control buttons for direct audio monitoring. The ATR2500x-USB comes with two 2 m (6.6') cables (USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A), a sturdy tripod desk stand, and a pivoting threaded stand mount that attaches securely to the supplied tripod or to a conventional microphone stand.// FEATURES- Side-address condenser microphone with USB output for easy connection to your computer- Built-in headphone jack lets you monitor directly from the microphone- Controls on the front of the microphone allow you to easily adjust headhpone volume- High-quality A/D converter with 24-bit, up to192 kHz sampling rate- Compatible with Windows and Mac- Low-mass diaphragm provides excellent frequency response- Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source- Low self-noise ideally suited for digital recording- Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely to a conventional microphone stand- Durable metal construction for long-lasting performance// SPECIFICATIONS- Element: Condenser- Polar Pattern: Cardioid- Frequency Response: 30 - 15,000 Hz- Bit Depth: Up to 24 bit- Sample rate: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz/192 kHz- Volume control: Headphone volume, up/down buttons- Weight: 366g- Dimensions: 155.0mm long, 50.0mm maximum body diameter- Output connector: USB-C- Headphone output power: 10mW @ 16 Ohms- Headphone jack: 3.5mm TRS stereo// IN THE BOX- ATR2500X USB Microphone- Pivoting stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands- Tripod desk stand- 2m USB-C to USB-C OTG Compliant cable - 2m USB-C to USB-A cable
The only digital front-end you might ever need. Matrix Audio's Element X builds upon ESS Sabre's flagship ES9038Pro and adds a relay-volume control, balanced headphone amplifier, Roon Ready ethernet or Wi-Fi streaming module and Tidal MQA integration for DAC, pre-amp and headphone amplifier duties. [See Product Desc. For More]
Those features sound great: AudioScienceReview reports it sounds and measures great too. This is the lowdown from Soundnews on everything you can expect from a truly statement piece of DAC equipment for headphones and speakers alike.
It's no surprise that Hi-Fi News recognised Element X with an 'Outstanding Product' award, its "flexibility, ease of use and performance that's never short of thrilling" establishing this flagship as "one of the more conspicuous Hi-Fi bargains of the moment".
You'll be able to see everything from Matrix Audio here and all our other DAC & amp options here.
The little desktop DAC that could. Cayin's iDAC-6II keeps up with the digital times by upgrading its silicone to ESS Sabre ES9028Pro level. This future-proofing meets the decidedly vintage, though. Opt to employ the tube analog output stage Cayin thoughtfully builds in, to enjoy the best of the past and the future.
Excellent refinement of the technology at hand saw Headfonics remark on the iDAC-6II's ability to improve almost any system with its clean, sweet presentation. You'll be able to see everything from Cayin here and all our other DAC options here.