I came across a DAP that I'm really interested to learn more about. I'm making a thread as I feel just like Lotoo, they are another DAP waiting for their moment to rise. What makes them appealing is that their N1 was designed based on putting all their effort on the AMP section, while keeping...

Hifiman quietly released a new flagship IEM in Japan. What its name? Svanar, its Swediwsh for Swan. Why the quietness? My guess would be the shut down happening in China is not allowing Hifiman mass produce them. Below is some copy paste from source I can find; Playback frequency band...

Product detail: As it approaches its tenth year, DITA has persevered in delivering musical enjoyment to audio enthusiasts. Especially key during this period of change and upheaval. Where taking pleasure in the littlest details is an important affair. In this vein, Perpetua is DITA’s 2021...

Hi guys, as the unit is getting released more widely now, I thought I create a separate impression thread from the product page. Hopefully this makes it easier for members to find what they are looking for: If you have any issues about CA1000, questions or requests, please use this thread...

I was surprise why no one has posted about this. Looking at the price, it is right below DAVE, Bartok, which I believe what this product it competing against. Looking at the price, yes it is not cheap, but seems fair. Source: https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/n-05xd/top Price: $6,800 USD...

It is kind of exciting that for me, the most exciting thing I bought this year has been this eartip. I'm creating this thread so we can all share our findings on these particular tips. I'm currently testing three of their tips, they are not cheap, but for me for three of my IEM has made a huge...

Okay my unit arrived, and as I promised I will create its own dedicated thread once I've the unit to talk about it. I no longer have the R2R2000, as I had to trade mine in with some cash on top, so no this is not a free unit. As always I will be as honest as I can regarding my impression, but...

At this Beijing Headphones Show, Gan Longsheng will provide the new QA390 mobile phone under development in 2019 for everyone to listen to. At the same time, in the voting activity of the "My Favorite Portable Player" in the headphones all over the world, 3000-5000 files were obtained. The...

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I came across this product randomly, and after reading more about it, I thought I spread the words hoping I can build a platform for its English user. Website: http://fluxlab-acoustics.com/?fbclid=IwAR24E0P3yfKlp4ZkSOY8FLRhJr7EkDwtopk7ZmCCUMeRfs_Fb4gqSFJp6v0 Facebook page with Atlas detail...

With the release of Pola, and the small grown fan base of Shozy owners who are scattered across all the various thread, I want to make a thread so all you guys out there can just post your impression here and make my life a lot easier. For now here is a pretty picture of Pola, no I don't own...

Just when I thought I was making my mind on the Sony IER-Z1R, JVC announced the next family of the Wood family, which is my secret passion. Official Website: http://www.victor.jp/headphones/in-ear/ha-fw10000/ Source: https://twitter.com/FUJIYAAVIC/status/1052741115378577408 Other articles...

This isn't new news however upon my search I couldn't find any thread regarding this new family, and I call it family purely based on a nominal characteristic of "Ti". In this family line, there are three product line, one over-ear headphone (AP-2000Ti), one isobaric IEM which is more of a...

To be updated regularly. NOTE PLEASE GO TO THIS THREAD, THIS THREAD WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED OFFICIAL THREAD: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/cayin-n8-a-keynote-of-our-25th-anniversary.879025/ Please note I dont work for Cayin, have no relationship with them, I have no insider information...

So what is Kickstater success looks like, it looks like this brand, Nativ. To he honest ever since reading about various startup project when I first came across Nativ article posted on DAR I simply ignored it as frankly what they were claiming to offer was too good and I thought they were going...

XIaudio is a new brand which is created by a guy who isn't new at all when it comes to high end audio. XIaudio is the brain child of Michael Xiao, a person who was behind the infamous Lotoo Paw Gold, a dap that shall remain a true DAP reference for many of DAP enthusiast for a long time. The...

Those of you who are into portable audio will certainly have come across the QLS QA360. For a while, it has been Clarks only DAP and he did release two other variations of it but I am happy to report he is working on a new DAP, the QA361. For now, this is all that I have to share. Source...

Various sources told me the release date for US market should be August, early September and since there is no thread for it I thought I make one. This looks very promising, excellent pricing and I am curious if they class A amplification can be as good as Calyx M which to me is the only DAP...

I always had a love hate relation with my IM04 but as of late that relation has grown to love. So naturally I am excited. Pictures from Fuija Avic show: It uses the new coaxial jack and sound tube. ATH-LS400 Link: https://www.audio-technica.co.jp/atj/show_model.php?modelId=2887...

I came across this amp, which is still in not yet fully completed. Bakoon is a Korean company with two different branch. They two company while sharing the same name produce two different product, which follows the same SATRI design but somehow the two sound quiet different.   Source:  ...

Recently after reading about Aroma A10 review written by ClieOS I decided to research more about the Aroma audio. I ended up finding a shop in Hong Kong who sales them, but sadly I believe currently they are only selling for the local market. The shop keeper kindly forwarded my interest to the...

Part 1- How I came to learn about them?   Those of you guys who know me I am big about Japanese audio market, I follow all the blogs that I can. One day as I was browsing AV Watch I happen to come across an interesting looking device which got my attention. Upon further research I stumbled...

I thought I make this as I feel Rosie will be big.    Credit goes to DAR Australia   Specs:   Custom-made Proprietary Balanced Armature Drivers (6BA per side) Powered by soundrIVe technology : Dual low, Dual Mid and Dual High balanced armature drivers per side Variable bass output...

Hey guys, for now I have made this thread since there is none. I have no unit but I know of few members who are getting a unit and they assure me ignoring its UI the sound is ver competitive.  So for now here are the following information that I have:                 Official site...

Okay I know nothing about this product, the unofficial name based on the sources on DAC (https://www.facebook.com/DAC.ph?fref=ts) is AKT8,    Thanks DAC and Jay Tana from Davao group. I opened this thread as I really want to know if the rumours are true or I am just happy for no reason...