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Element III

JDS Labs Element III Review

The Element III isn't a simple refresh, it was built from the ground up around a new DAC chip and it sounds as good as it looks!

JDS Labs Atom+ Stack Reviewed by Headfonia

JDS Labs Atom+ Stack: Many of us are already well acquainted with JDS Labs because of their widely popular and affordable DACs & AMPs that they design and build. Luckily for us, they recently updated their most affordable Atom line. Now known as the Atom Amp+ & the Atom DAC+ Headfonia checks out what is under the "hood". Message from JDS Labs: "We do not release new hardware for the sake of release schedules or corporate goals. In fact, this announcement was not on our roadmap and JDS Labs is doing well without the need to grab your attention. Of ...

JDS Labs Atom DAC+ Official Release

An immediate successor to Atom DAC. Designed from start to finish with their new Audio Precision APx555 analyzer, Atom DAC+ came together as a contingency plan following the recent AKM factory disaster. We know many of you will appreciate the improvements Atom DAC+ brings: USB and optical inputs, silent transitions when resuming from auto standby, even higher performance, standard support for UAC2 with UAC1 fallback*, and alternative firmware which lets you experiment with a tube-like sound. JDS Labs have also been investing in IP to minimize their reliance on proprietary ICs since well before the global pandemic and AKM shortages. USB ...

JDS Labs Atom Review

JDS Labs Atom Review

The Atom is the new amp to beat for its price, it is simple yet has all the features you could need from a budget, neutral headphone amplifier.

HiFiHeadphones Top 10 Audio Products of 2021

We have had some fantastic products this year, including the new Audeze LCD-5 which are some of the best headphones on the market. The 64 Audio U6t which brings their most popular custom IEM to the masses for a very reasonable price and the SoundMAGIC P23BT proving that you really can get excellent sound from a budget pair of headphones. We want to hear your questions about audio and headphones, so leave them in the comments and we will try and do a Q&A in the near future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk3US-WUPEI ALL FEATURED PRODUCTS: Campfire Audio Satsuma - https://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/prod... Campfire Audio Honeydew ...

LCD-1

Audeze LCD-1 Review

The LCD-1 lean towards a more balanced sound signature, with a dash of added colour for an enjoyable and easy listening experience. Fit and Comfort The LCD-1 are a small, portable sized headphone with a mainly plastic build to help keep the weight down. The earpads do go around your ears and are quite snug, the clamping force is moderate to retain a secure fit. There is plenty of adjustment in the headband sliders to fit most head shapes and sizes. They fit well and have an understated look compared to higher end Audeze models. Comfort wise the moderate clamping ...

Headphone Amplifier Buying Guide

Headphone Amplifier Buying Guide

Do I Need A Headphone Amplifier? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KPlpSE5B7Y What is a headphone amplifier? Simply put, every device that allows you to plug in headphones has an amp built in. The amp takes the audio signal and boosts it, allowing us to hear sound through the headphones. Amps don’t only boost volume; they can add and improve qualities like soundstage and separation. Adding an amp to a setup can also bring extra warmth or clarity. This all depends on the quality of the amp and how it has been designed. The reality is that most people won’t need an external headphone amp. That’s not to say that they wouldn’t ...

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