I recently had the pleasure of spending the day at the 50,000 square foot Wilson Audio facility in Provo, Utah, about an hour south...
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Auralic Vega Digital Audio Processor
Audiohead has posted a review of the AURALiC Vega Digital Audio Processor ($350). His conclusions: “The Auralic Vega is very meticulous piece of equipment, every “t” is crossed, and every “i” is dotted. Rich, textured, and above all, detailed reproduction lie carefully within its temperature-controlled innards. While it is in its Femto...
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Electrocompaniet ECI-6DS Integrated Digital Streaming Amplifier
Alan Sircom has posted a review of the Electrocompaniet ECI-6DS integrated digital streaming amplifier (£4550) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “Electrocompaniet’s products are the intelligent choice for audiophiles. They don’t shout ‘buy me’ with a brightly lit performance; instead they make for a valve amp-like, satisfying long-term investment. With the ECI-6DS, it’s clear the brand...
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Audiolab M-DAC Digital to Analog Converter
Michael Jude Galvin has posted a review of the Audiolab M-DAC digital to analog converter ($899) at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. His conclusions: “To me, a DAC should be all about natural resolution and transparency because those qualities get you thinking and feeling about the material played through them. To be...
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exaSound e20 DSD DAC
David Robinson has posted a review of the exaSound e20 DSD DAC ($2500) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “At USD $2500, the exaSound e20 DSD DAC is a stellar performer, a rocketship to the sonic stars that doesn’t cost you a second mortgage or another divorce to obtain. Possessing a very solid headphone section,...
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Rein Audio X3-DAC
Andre Marc has posted a review of the Rein Audio X3-DAC ($1280) at Audio Video Revolution. His conclusions: “The audiophile DAC market is super crowded and super competitive. With so many models to choose from with varying connectivity, feature sets, resolution capabilities, and looks, standing out is a tough task. Just like the PS...
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Auralic Vega DAC
Srajan Ebaen has posted a review of the Auralic Vega DAC (€3.300) at 6moons. His conclusions: “When I add up the evidence of sonic elegance, comprehensive featurization, excellent build quality and dual-format top-resolution compliance, there’s only one appropriate response: rousing applause (pipe that in now in full DSD128 or native 24/384) and a very...
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Bel Canto mLink, uLink, and REF Link USB Converters
Steven Stone has posted a review of the Bel Canto mLink ($375), uLink ($675), and REF Link ($1495) USB converters at The Absolute Sound. “With the introduction of the mLink, uLink, and REFLink, Bel Canto has successfully added the missing parts to create an all- Bel Canto 192/24-capable computer-audio system. If you already own...
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Fostex HP-P1 Portable Headphone Amplifier/DAC
Alan Sircom has posted a review of the Fostex HP-P1 portable headphone amplifier/DAC (£549) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “The last question is ‘how does it sound’? It’s crisp, clean, inherently neutral and detailed. Extremely detailed. This isn’t the kind of headphone amp you’ll choose if the first word that comes to mind is ‘rich’...
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M2Tech Young DAC and Palmer Power Station
Jon Iverson has posted a review of the M2Tech Young DAC ($1499) and Palmer Power Station ($1249) at Stereophile. His conclusions: “Although the aging Benchmark DAC1 USB has been my longtime favorite, sending the Young and Palmer to JA for testing caused me a bit of panic. The M2Tech combo’s performance had seduced me...
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Ayon Audio S-5 Network Server
Jürgen Saile has posted a review of the Ayon Audio S-5 network server (€14,700) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “So far I found reproduction from the computer hard disk via USB connections tiresome after a while with the S-5. Therefore I always preferred my CD drive for music listening. With the S-5 the sometimes...
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Jeff Rowland Design Group Aeris DAC
Bruce Surtees has posted a review of the Jeff Rowland Design Group Aeris DAC ($9800) at Audiophilia. His conclusions: “Despite exhaustive experimentation, I found that no combination of filters, DSD, or other inputs could duplicate the reality and extraordinary sense of stability so firmly solidified by the Aeris. With an enhanced impression of reality,...
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PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium CD Player and DAC
Tom Lyle has posted a review of the PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium CD player and DAC ($3799) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “The PrimaLuna Premium is a fantastic piece of digital listening gear, and if one has to “adapt” to its unique looks or operation, then so be it. Recommended? You bet.” You can...
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Naim NAC-N 172 XS Network Media Player
Rafael Todes has posted aa review of the NAIM NAC-N 172 XS network media player (£1650) at Hi-Fi world. His conclusions: “It seems that this preamp offers a hell of a bang for the buck. It will suit recordings which employ smaller forces, and that are bass-driven from the bottom upwards, like rock and...
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ifi iPhono, iDAC, iUSBPower and iCan
Clive Meakins has posted a review of the ifi iPhono ($399), iDAC ($299), iUSBPower ($199), and iCan ($249) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “For those who need equalization flexibility, sub-bass filtering and gain options the iPhono could justify twice its asking price. For those who don’t need these options the iPhono is still...
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April Music Stello U3 USB to S/PDIF Converter
Dick Olsher has posted a review of the April Music Stello U3 USB to S/PDIF converter ($495) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “The inescapable conclusion is that the Mac BookPro together with the Stello U3 makes for an exceptional virtual transport, and one that can compete successfully at the highest levels. This little...
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