Ikko OH2 IEM Review: Dessert Earbuds?

TREAT YOUR EARS! Ikko OH2 Review!

Ikko makes some great earbuds and a  fantastic DAC. This brand often brings a fresh twist to traditional  audio gear. The OH2 are no exception! Here are my thoughts on some sweet  little earbuds!

More info on Ikko https://www.ikkoaudio.com/
Juan’s Headphone Testing Playlist
https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/7841488 

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Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X Review: Fresh AND Familiar (Recorded on the M 70 PRO X Microphone)

DT 700 Pro X Review!

Beyerdynamic releasing new headphones is always going to be worth our attention! A refresh on the classic style of the DT 770 Pro, the 700 Pro X brings a refined casing and a detachable cable. For premium headphones though, what we care most about is the sound!

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IKKO Zerda USB DAC Review: BIG Sound, Small Price, MAGNET CABLE!

Apple Music Lossless, Amazon Music HD, Quboz, or Tidal. You want to get ALL the music you pay for.

Ikko delivers a terrific followup to the original Zerda and the Music Patch DAC. Taking a listen, let’s share some thoughts on treating your ears! Continue reading “IKKO Zerda USB DAC Review: BIG Sound, Small Price, MAGNET CABLE!”

Fiio Q3 THX DAC Review: Like “Happy Holidays” for Your Ears!

TREAT YOUR EARS!
The Fiio Q3 delivers incredible audio processing at a respectable price. Flexible for home and on-the-go use, packing a beautiful THX AAA amp, it’s a terrific audio upgrade for folks at all audio skill levels.
Discussing premium audio is difficult. Too often claims just sounds like magic voodoo, and it’s easy to understand why so many consumers seem apathetic to good audio gear. As consumer tech brands move up the pricing tier with “convenient” wireless solutions, it’s the right time to remind people that good cabled options still have a lot to offer.
The Fiio Q3 helps us define that conversation. In a BIG way.

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HELM DB12 AAAMP Review: Makes Mobile Audio LOUD

It’s not hard making audio louder.

It’s a bit more difficult making audio louder without adding a ton of noise or distortion. HELM has an option on presale to add 12dB of clean gain to any device rocking a 3.5mm headset jack.

The question is though, in a world of gadgets losing the 3.5mm, who might this little gadget be for? Continue reading “HELM DB12 AAAMP Review: Makes Mobile Audio LOUD”

Cambridge Audio’s DacMagic XS USB Headphone Amp Review

Good things come in small packages, especially if you’re an audio nut. Cambridge Audio‘s solution here is formidable, especially for those looking for the highest quality audio playback in a manageable form factor.


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Cambridge Audio’s DacMagic XS USB Headphone Amp Review

Good things come in small packages, especially if you’re an audio nut. Cambridge Audio‘s solution here is formidable, especially for those looking for the highest quality audio playback in a manageable form factor.


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