First, I’d like to thank the folks at Bravo Audio for providing samples of the S1 and V3 to review. Bravo Audio is no stranger to me. One of the first amplifier reviews I wrote on this site was of their V2 hybrid tube amplifier. It was my first tube …
Read More »iFi Audio iCAN Headphone Amplifier Review
Introduction I’d like to thank the folks at iFi Audio and Avatar Acoustics for the review sample. iFi Audio is something of a newcomer in the mainstream consumer audio market, but one that has had its roots firmly planted in the professional audio industry for years, British firm Abbingdon Music …
Read More »JDS Labs Objective 2 + ODAC – First Listen
If my experience with the Schiit Stack taught me anything…it’s that one should never settle. That’s what I did when I ordered the Schiit Stack. I wanted the Objective 2 and ODAC combo and I guess the Magni breaking down after less than 24 hours in my possession was an …
Read More »Schiit Magni and Modi – First Listen
UPDATE 1/17/13 – Apparently, the Magni itself didn’t break. The AC adapter, however, did. Curious, I tested the Magni with the 12VAC adapter I bought for the O2+ODAC and, lo and behold, the Magni turned on and functioned as normal. I plugged the other adapter into the O2 and it …
Read More »Fiio E9 Desktop Amplifier Review
Introduction Before I begin, I’d like to thank the folks at Fiio for providing me with an E9 review sample. Fiio has been in the business of making headphone amplifiers for a few years now and they have gathered quite a following in the audiophile community for the value their …
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