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[amirm] Arylic LP10 Budget Streamer Review
Arylic LP10 Budget Streamer Review
This is a review and measurements of the Arylic LP-10 streamer. It was kindly drop shipped to me by a member and is on sale for US $80.
The streamer is ultra compact and light. Front panel font is quite small but is still legible at close distance (looks better than the above photo).
A remote...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
[amirm] Arylic LP10 Budget Streamer Review
[horias2000] Unison Research Unico CDP Review
Unison Research Unico CDP Review
Hello all,
This is a review and measurements of the Unico CDP CD Player from Unison Research (version with one tube). The company is from Italy and I'm not sure if they still exist or not. As with most of the units I get to measure, this came in as defective. The drive was not reading discs...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:49 AM
[horias2000] Unison Research Unico CDP Review
[amirm] Verum Audio Verum 2 Headphone Review
Verum Audio Verum 2 Headphone Review
This is a review, listening tests, EQ and detailed measurements of Verum Audio Verum 2 planar magnetic open back headphones. It was drop shipped by the company and costs US $425.
As you see, this is a "high bling" headphone when it comes to design with so much intricate details. It is a bit...
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December 21, 2025 at 6:56 AM
[amirm] Verum Audio Verum 2 Headphone Review
[NTTY] Rotel RC-03 Review (Preamplifier)
Rotel RC-03 Review (Preamplifier)
Hello Everyone,
This a review and detailed measurements of the Rotel RC-03 Preamplifier.
After the reviews of the staggering Accuphase C-280 and the high-end Denon PRA-S10, I was interested to review a much lower end similar device, and here we go.
Rotel RC-03 - Presentation
Released in...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
[NTTY] Rotel RC-03 Review (Preamplifier)
[amirm] Schiit Syn DAC/Preamp/HP Amp Review
Schiit Syn DAC/Preamp/HP Amp Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Schiit Syn DAC, pre-amplifier, headphone amp and surround upmixer. It was kindly sent to me by a member and used to cost US $399 before being discontinued.
Member sent me this product a year ago but due to some misunderstanding on my part, I am...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:21 AM
[amirm] Schiit Syn DAC/Preamp/HP Amp Review
[Scytales] Sony SCD-555ES Review (SACD & CD Player)
Sony SCD-555ES Review (SACD & CD Player)
Hello to everyone.
This is a review and test of the Sony SCD-555ES SACD and CD player. This is an European and Japan model. It has been released at the end of 2000 and cost around 1,830 euros at the time (about $1,650 of 2000). It has no US equivalent.
Part I: Presentation
The Sony...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
[Scytales] Sony SCD-555ES Review (SACD & CD Player)
[amirm] HSU CCB-8 Speaker Review
HSU CCB-8 Speaker Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the HSU CCB-8 "constant directivity horn" speaker aimed at home theater market. It was kindly drop shipped by a member and costs US $389 each.
I kind of like the subwoofer styled, chunky enclosure. Back side shows dual ports which came partially...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:07 AM
[amirm] HSU CCB-8 Speaker Review
[amirm] Hypex Nilai 500 DIY Stereo Amp Kit Review
Hypex Nilai 500 DIY Stereo Amp Kit Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Hypex Nilai500 DIY Stereo Kit Amplifier. Company sent me an assembled version. The kit costs €1,225.00 (ex VAT) or about US 1,490.
The case is rather hefty and I like its horizontal and thin configuration. Rear panel shows purely balanced...
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December 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
[amirm] Hypex Nilai 500 DIY Stereo Amp Kit Review
[NTTY] LEO BODNAR LBE-1421 Review (Clock Generator)
LEO BODNAR LBE-1421 Review (Clock Generator)
Hello Everyone,
This is a review and measurements of the LEO BODNAR LBE-1421 Clock Generator.
I previously reviewed the SMSL G1, OCXO-based Clock Generator, and I recommend you read it to familiarize yourself with the two key concepts related to clock generators (Clock Accuracy and Phase...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
[NTTY] LEO BODNAR LBE-1421 Review (Clock Generator)
[amirm] Limited Quantity of ASCILAB C6B Speakers Available in US!
Limited Quantity of ASCILAB C6B Speakers Available in US!
We finally got our larger order of C6B speakers delivered by boat!!!
It was quite an ordeal with a ton of paperwork and expenses involved to import these. But it is done. I have notified the people who had expressed interest last night. About half is already sold. So if you want a pair in...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
[amirm] Limited Quantity of ASCILAB C6B Speakers Available in US!
[amirm] Please do not link to headphonesty . com
Please do not link to headphonesty . com
Hello everyone. While have a very generous policy as far as linking to other sites, it has been brought to my attention that content on headphonesty . com is mostly AI generated and clickbait. So I have changed the forum software to block references to the site.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
[amirm] Please do not link to headphonesty . com
[amirm] HSU MFL-6 Home Theater Speaker Review
HSU MFL-6 Home Theater Speaker Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the HSU MFL-6 home theater / Dolby Atmos speaker review. It was kindly sent to me by a member and costs US $279.
HSU is one of the earliest companies focusing on home theater speakers. This sample has a slanted design that is stated to work well...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:35 AM
[amirm] HSU MFL-6 Home Theater Speaker Review
[NTTY] Denon PRA-S10 Review (Preamplifier)
Denon PRA-S10 Review (Preamplifier)
Hello Everyone,
This a review and detailed measurements of the Denon PRA-S10 preamplifier.
Denon PRA-S10 - Presentation
Released in 1995, the PRA-S10 was top of the range preamplifier from Denon, supposed to be used with the mono-blocks POA-S10. It was expensive, and I calculated it would...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
[NTTY] Denon PRA-S10 Review (Preamplifier)
[amirm] Nord MP NC252 SE Amplifier Review
Nord MP NC252 SE Amplifier Review
This is a review and measurements of the Nord One MP NC252 SE stereo class D hypex power amplifier. It is on kind loan from a member and costs £554.00 (US $739) as optioned:
This is the upgraded "SE" case which costs an extra £50. It indeed, is a step up from budget cases that these modules...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:49 AM
[amirm] Nord MP NC252 SE Amplifier Review
[amirm] Sonnect SoundWire USB-C to XLR Cable Review
Sonnect SoundWire USB-C to XLR Cable Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Sonnect SoundWire USB-C to XLR cable adapter (DAC). It is on kind loan from a member and costs €148.84 or US $165.
This is basically a USB-C powered DAC dongle with XLR output. As a result, it is much lighter and smaller to carry. The braided...
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November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
[amirm] Sonnect SoundWire USB-C to XLR Cable Review
[NTTY] Sony CDP-X559ES Review (CD Player)
Sony CDP-X559ES Review (CD Player)
Hello Everyone,
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Sony CDP-X559ES CD Player and Transport.
Sony CDP-X559ES - Presentation
This unit belongs to a friend who wanted to know how it performs and has kindly allowed me to share the results. Thanks to him!
Released in 1992, the...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
[NTTY] Sony CDP-X559ES Review (CD Player)
[NTTY] Accuphase C-280 Review (Preamplifier)
Accuphase C-280 Review (Preamplifier)
Hello Everyone,
This a review and detailed measurements of the Accuphase C-280 peamplifier.
Accuphase C-280 - Presentation
This unit is from a friend who wanted to know how it performs and is ok to let me report the results, thanks to him!
Released in 1982, the C-280 the top of the line...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
[NTTY] Accuphase C-280 Review (Preamplifier)
[amirm] AIYIMA A20 Stereo 2.1 Amplifier Review
AIYIMA A20 Stereo 2.1 Amplifier Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the AIYIMA A20 stereo class D amplifier with high-pass filter. It was sent to me by the company and is on black Friday sale for US $157 (normally $195).
The A20 is the most elegant design I have seen from the AIYIMA. Not only is it stylish, it also...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
[amirm] AIYIMA A20 Stereo 2.1 Amplifier Review
[NTTY] Accuphase DP-70 Review (CD Player)
Accuphase DP-70 Review (CD Player)
Hello Everyone,
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Accuphase DP-70 CD Player and Transport.
Accuphase DP-70 - Presentation
Released in 1987, this old CD Player was one of the most expensive at a time, sweeting luxury from inside out, starting with a weight of 21kg, as a...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
[NTTY] Accuphase DP-70 Review (CD Player)
[tpd] Panasonic SL-NP40 MASH Portable CD Player Measurements
Panasonic SL-NP40 MASH Portable CD Player Measurements
Promised long ago, I'm finally posting measurements for what I thought might be an interesting CD player from a previous era: a 1994 Panasonic SL-NP40 portable featuring XBS and MASH digital processing.
I tested via line out with no high filter or XBS, and with both AC (via what appears to be...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:42 AM
[tpd] Panasonic SL-NP40 MASH Portable CD Player Measurements
[amirm] Ahly FX125.4 Multichannel Amp Review
Ahly FX125.4 Multichannel Amp Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Ashly FX125.4 4-channel DSP amplifier with network control. It was kindly drop shipped by a member and costs US $999.
As you see, this is a very compact enclosure for a 4-channel amplifier. I liked the indicators in the front but wished there...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:49 AM
[amirm] Ahly FX125.4 Multichannel Amp Review
[amirm] HIDIZS MK12 IEM Review
HIDIZS MK12 IEM Review
This is a review, listening tests, detailed measurements and equalization of HIDIZS MK12 IEM. It was sent to me by the company. I only see the "Turris" version on their site which goes for US $179.
The metal shell resembling mask of an alien in science fiction, gives the unit fair amount of...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
[amirm] HIDIZS MK12 IEM Review
[oal] YAMAHA R-N1000A Network Receiver Review
YAMAHA R-N1000A Network Receiver Review
This is a review and measurements of the YAMAHA R-N1000A Network Receiver. Its list price is 198,000 JPY in Japan and $1,999.95 in the U.S. The retail price should be lower than that, as it is on Amazon US. I bought it at a retail store in Tokyo.
The following were used for the measurements...
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November 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
[oal] YAMAHA R-N1000A Network Receiver Review
[NTTY] SMSL G1 Review (Clock Generator)
SMSL G1 Review (Clock Generator)
Hello Everyone,
This is a review and measurements of the SMSL G1 Clock Generator.
It was kindly sent to me by Aoshidaaudio.com
With this presentation, I'm stepping outside of my comfort zone. So, thank you in advance for your patience and understanding, and please feed me with your comments...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
[NTTY] SMSL G1 Review (Clock Generator)
[amirm] Dynasty ProAudio UA2D Audio Interface & Phono Stage
Dynasty ProAudio UA2D Audio Interface & Phono Stage
This is a review and measurements of the Dynasty ProAudio UA2D Audio Interface (DAC & ADC), Phono input and headphone amplifier. It was kindly drop shipped by a member and sells for US $58.
I like the white case and of course, all the functionality. I do wish the case was heavier as the cables...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:21 AM
[amirm] Dynasty ProAudio UA2D Audio Interface & Phono Stage