The DC Cable DSC-3 is crafted by the domestic brand Decheng, which proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary. To mark this significant milestone, Decheng has decided to “reproduce the classics.” Pure Silver Conductors and Balanced Structure The DSC-3 is a refined version of the earlier AV2300. It utilizes pure silver as the conductor, which boasts the…
For many years, I used a computer as a turntable, outputting digital signals to a USB DAC. The music playback software on my computer evolved from foobar2000 to JPlay, then to HQPlayer, and later incorporated Audiophileoptimizer computer optimization software, gradually improving the sound quality. The music files were stored in a NAS, connected through the…
The STR-DN1080 is Sony’s latest flagship AV surround amplifier, featuring 7.2-channel output capability. Each channel utilizes two power transistors, delivering a maximum output power of 165 watts per channel. Most importantly, it’s Sony’s first home AV amplifier that supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. With this receiver, you can now construct height channels, taking your…
KR Audio, a Czech audio brand, is renowned for its expertise in vacuum tubes. They are among the few manufacturers still producing vacuum tubes today. Their products are highly favored by tube enthusiasts, and interestingly, they exclusively produce power tubes, including popular models like 211, 300B, 2A3, and 845. Beyond tube manufacturing, they also create…
A Versatile Solution for All Headphones Have you ever wondered if there’s a headphone amplifier that can handle all your high-end headphones, including Stax electrostatic headphones that typically require specialized amplifiers? The answer is yes – the Audio Valve Solaris tube amplifier from Germany. This remarkable device not only matches low and high impedance headphones…
The MSB digital source setup consists of three stacked components that look familiar at first glance, yet beneath their familiar exterior, these three devices have evolved into “fifth generation” products, as indicated by the “V” marking on top. The three components include The Signature Universal Media Transport, Dual Signature Transport Powerbase, and The Diamond DAC…
Looking at the title of this review, you might find it paradoxical: if the preamplifier disappears, what exactly are we listening to? Are we hearing the preamplifier’s sound? Or is the preamplifier not affecting the tonal quality at all? In fact, my listening session with the Robert Koda Takumi K-10 preamplifier at Jie Yun Audio…
In recent years, the audio industry has been trending towards higher-priced segments, leaving many audio enthusiasts finding their desired equipment becoming increasingly expensive and unattainable. Fortunately, we still have AE! The British brand Acoustic Energy has launched their new AE100 bookshelf speakers. While the name carries on from the 1996 AE100, the design has been…
If we observe the history of electronic products like phones and microphones, we can see a clear trend toward wireless technology. In contrast, Hi-Fi products have traditionally maintained a “no compromise” stance on sound quality, paying great attention to various cables and connections. Consequently, the shift to wireless audio has been slower compared to other…