JDS Labs Atom Amp 2 & Atom DAC 2

06. June 2024 · Comments Off on JDS Labs Atom Amp 2 & Atom DAC 2 · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , ,

JDS LABS ATOM AMP 2 and ATOM DAC 2 REVIEW

JDS Labs Atom Amp 2 and Atom DAC 2 cost just $129 per box giving you a fully capable headphone DAC and headphone amp for less than $260. The price is certainly right, but will this stack measure up when it comes to sound quality? Oscar Stewart finds out for HiFi PiG

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WiiM Pro Plus

02. May 2024 · Comments Off on WiiM Pro Plus · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , ,

WiiM PRO PLUS REVIEW 

Wiim stormed the streaming market last year with the release of their Wiim Mini and Pro; in this review we will look at their £219 Pro Plus model which has a few additional features over the regular Pro, whilst still retaining an accessible price.

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iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2 DAC, Headphone Amp & Preamplifier

13. March 2024 · Comments Off on iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2 DAC, Headphone Amp & Preamplifier · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

iFi AUDIO NEO iDSD 2 REVIEW

Oscar Stewart takes a listen to the iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2, the successor to the brand’s NEO iDSD.

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iFi Audio Hip-dac 3

17. January 2024 · Comments Off on iFi Audio Hip-dac 3 · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , ,

iFi AUDIO hip-dac 3 REVIEW

IFi Audio have made their hip-dac 3 to be a portable and yet capable DAC and amp. Oscar Stewart takes a listen to it at home and on the go for HiFi PiG.

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Eversolo DMP-A8 

06. December 2023 · Comments Off on Eversolo DMP-A8  · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

EVERSOLO DMP-A8 REVIEW

Eversolo DMP-A8 is a fully featured DAC, Streamer and Preamplfier all-in-one box of tricks that costs less than £2000. In this first official UK review, Oscar Stewart takes a listen for HiFi PiG.

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S.M.S.L D6s Balanced DAC 

24. November 2023 · Comments Off on S.M.S.L D6s Balanced DAC  · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

S.M.S.L D6s BALANCED DAC REVIEW

S.M.S.L D6s Balanced DAC costs less than £200 but can it hold its own with the more expensive DACs out there. Oscar Stewart finds out for HiFi PiG

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Violectric DHA V226 Headphone Amp and DAC

01. November 2023 · Comments Off on Violectric DHA V226 Headphone Amp and DAC · Categories: Cables, Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , ,

VIOLECTRIC DHA V226 HEADPHONE AMP AND DAC REVIEW

Violectric’s DHA V226 is a £1230 balanced headphone amplifier and DAC. In this review for HiFi PiG, Oscar Stewart gives it a whirl.

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Fiio M15s Digital Audio Player

20. October 2023 · Comments Off on Fiio M15s Digital Audio Player · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, Digital Audio Players, Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , ,

Fiio M15S DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER REVIEW

Fiio are a name synonymous with personal audio and in this review, Oscar Stewart takes a listen to their M15s DAP.

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432 EVO MASTER Music Server

27. September 2023 · Comments Off on 432 EVO MASTER Music Server · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, Digital Audio Players, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

432 EVO MASTER REVIEW

The 432 EVO MASTER is the range-topping music server from the Belgian brand 432 EVO. It comes with a separate power supply with three individual PSUs and uses the company’s 432 tuning. Read on for more about this interesting and novel approach to serving files to your DAC.

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Innuos Phoenix USB

01. September 2023 · Comments Off on Innuos Phoenix USB · Categories: Accessories, Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , ,

INNUOS PHOENIX USB REVIEW

Alan McIntosh first heard the concept behind the  Innuos Phoenix USB at the North West Audio and was so impressed he bought one. Here’s what he thought after he’d given it a proper listen in his reference system. More »

Melco N1-S38

31. August 2023 · Comments Off on Melco N1-S38 · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , ,

MELCO N1-S38 REVIEW

In his Melco N1-S38 review, Chris Baillie takes a listen to the latest flagship server costing almost £12,000. Is it worth this not inconsiderable outlay?

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Orange Box Bluetooth Speaker Review PLUS COMPETITION TO WIN IT

27. July 2023 · Comments Off on Orange Box Bluetooth Speaker Review PLUS COMPETITION TO WIN IT · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: ,

ORANGE BOX BLUETOOTH SPEAKER REVIEW

This review should have come from a nice hot beach in France but it’s been wazzing it down with rain for ages!

Watch the video, follow the instructions on the HiFi PiG Television YouTube channel and you could be in with a chance of winning it.

 

Eversolo DMP-A6

04. July 2023 · Comments Off on Eversolo DMP-A6 · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , , ,

EVERSOLO DMP-A6 REVIEW

Oscar Stewart takes a listen to the Eversolo DMP-A6 Streaming DAC costing £759.

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iFi NEO Stream

27. June 2023 · Comments Off on iFi NEO Stream · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , , ,

iFi NEO STREAM REVIEW

iFi Audio has been around for a few years now starting out mostly focusing on headphones and portable audio, they recently stepped into the streamer world due to the increased popularity of high-fidelity streaming services and devices. Released last September, this might not be the newest device in their line-up but it is still a very interesting piece of kit to look at and here‘s why.

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Innuos Pulse

07. June 2023 · Comments Off on Innuos Pulse · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

INNUOS PULSE REVIEW

Innuos Pulse is a streaming device that is the Portuguese company’s update and improvement to their much-lauded Pulse Mini. Alan McIntosh takes a listen.

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Auralic Altair G1.1 Digital Audio Streamer

26. May 2023 · Comments Off on Auralic Altair G1.1 Digital Audio Streamer · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

AURALIC ALTAIR G1.1 DIGITAL AUDIO STREAMER REVIEW

As a long-time user of Auralic streamers, Stuart was keen to take a look and listen to this updated streaming DAC from the brand. More »

iFi Audio GO Link

26. April 2023 · Comments Off on iFi Audio GO Link · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Digital Audio Players, Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

iFi AUDIO GO LINK REVIEW

iFi Audio GO Link is a £59 DAC dongle designed to get the very best sound out of your Android or iOS phone. Oscar Stewart takes a listen.

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Fiio K9 Pro ESS DAC/Headphone Amp

25. April 2023 · Comments Off on Fiio K9 Pro ESS DAC/Headphone Amp · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Digital Audio Players, Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , ,

Fiio K9 PRO ESS DAC HEADPHONE AND DAC REVIEW

Janine Elliot takes a listen to the £700 Fiio K9 PRO ESS headphone and DAC.

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Matrix Audio Element X2 Streamer/DAC/Preamp

31. March 2023 · Comments Off on Matrix Audio Element X2 Streamer/DAC/Preamp · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

MATRIX AUDIO ELEMENT X2 STREAMER/DAC/PREAMPLIFIER REVIEW

In his first review for HiFi PiG, Oscar Stewart takes a listen to the Matrix Audio Element X2 Streamer/DAC/Preamp.

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Metronome Le Player 4 And Le DAC 2

17. February 2023 · Comments Off on Metronome Le Player 4 And Le DAC 2 · Categories: CD Players, Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

MÉTRONOME LE PLAYER 4 AND LE DAC 2 REVIEW

We take a listen to French brand Metronome’s latest CD/streamer and DAC combination.

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NovaFidelity N25 AMP

30. September 2022 · Comments Off on NovaFidelity N25 AMP · Categories: Amplifiers, Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

NOVAFIDELITY N25 AMP REVIEW

The NovaFidelity is a standard-looking bit of HiFi costing £1350 that has onboard DAC, streaming, WiFi (with a dongle) and a whole load of connectivity. Stuart Smith has a play. More »

Nuprime Hi-mDAC

09. June 2022 · Comments Off on Nuprime Hi-mDAC · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , ,

NUPRIME HI-MDAC REVIEW

Chris Baillie takes a listen to the £125 Nuprime Hi-mDAC.

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MSB Discrete DAC

13. May 2022 · Comments Off on MSB Discrete DAC · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

MSB DISCRETE DAC REVIEW

The MSB Discrete DAC is an American made Digital to Analogue Converter costing €11,000 plus an extra €1650 for the second external power supply. This puts it up against some serious competition! How does it compare? Stuart Smith finds out. More »

Arylic S10 Wireless Streamer

29. April 2022 · Comments Off on Arylic S10 Wireless Streamer · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

ARYLIC S10 WIRELESS STREAMING PREAMPLIFIER

The Arylic S10 is a wireless streamer that is tiny and costs less than £70. Surely for that money it’s going to be crap? Let’s find out. More »

NuPrime Omnia A300 SE Streaming Amp & DAC

28. April 2022 · Comments Off on NuPrime Omnia A300 SE Streaming Amp & DAC · Categories: Amplifiers, Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

NUPRIME OMNIA A300 SE REVIEW

NuPrime Omnia A300 SE is an all in one streaming amplifier with an onboard DAC. In short, it’s an all in one music machine for the twenty-first century, but what’s it like in use? Stuart Smith finds out for HiFi Pig.

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