Meze Audio Empyrean – First Contact Marcus First Contact January 11, 2019 0Disclaimer: The Meze Audio Empyrean sent to us was purchased by us and is an ex-demo unit with burn-in. We...
8.5Reader's Score Verum Audio Verum 1 Review Marcus Headphones August 24, 2018 3The Verum Audio Verum 1 is a new full-sized open-back planar magnetic headphone. It is priced at $300 and officially...
8.5Reader's Score Noble Audio Django Review Marcus IEM & Earphones February 14, 2018 2In this feature, we review the Noble Audio Django, which is a high-end universal IEM series in-ear monitor with six...
8.1Score Campfire Audio Polaris Review Marcus IEM & Earphones November 1, 2017 2The Campfire Audio Polaris is the company’s new mid-range hybrid dynamic and balanced driver universal IEM. It is priced at...
8.5Reader's Score Tisbury Audio Challenge Amp 1 Review Marcus Amplifiers July 25, 2014 3In this feature, Marcus reviews the £349 Tisbury Audio Challenge Amp 1, which is a new compact desktop analog headphone...
HIFIMAN & CanJam Shanghai 2025 Show Report Marcus CanJam Reports July 2, 2025 0The last time I headed into China was in 2017. A lot has happened since then, not least in the...
9.1Award Score HIFIMAN Goldenwave GA-10 Review Marcus Amplifiers May 17, 2025 4Today, Marcus reviews the HIFIMAN Goldenwave GA-10, a new desktop single-ended push-pull headphone tube amplifier with up to 3W output...
8.8Award Score EarMen L-Amp Review Lynn Portable Amps & DACs April 23, 2025 2Lynn reviews the EarMen L-Amp, a new dual JAN6418 NOS vacuum tube portable headphone amplifier and DAC with up to...
8.8Reader's Score Cayin HA-2A Review Marcus Amplifiers June 1, 2024 0In this feature, Marcus reviews the Cayin HA-2A, which is a new entry-level desktop Class A Ultralinear tube amplifier for...
Our 2023 Top Gear Awards Marcus Annual Awards December 23, 2023 0Our Top Gear Awards For 2023 is upon us again and represents the audio gear that we reviewed and gave...
8.6Reader's Score iBasso SR3 Review Marcus Headphones October 14, 2023 6Today, we review the iBasso SR3, which is a third-generation set of open-back bio-cellulose dynamic driver headphones rated at 150Ω...
8.7Reader's Score Sennheiser HD 660S2 Review Marcus Headphones September 23, 2023 5Today, we review the Sennheiser HD 660S2, which is a second-generation set of circumaural open-back 300Ω 42mm dynamic driver headphones....
8.7Reader's Score Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum DAC Review Marcus DAC October 29, 2022 0In today’s feature, we review the Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum DAC which is a compact desktop AK4499EQ decoder capable of...
9Reader's Score Cayin HA-300MK2 Review Marcus Amplifiers June 22, 2022 13In our review today we cover the new Cayin HA-300MK2 which is a 6W capable high-end SET tube headphone amplifier...
8.4Reader's Score Gustard X18 DAC Review Marcus DAC May 13, 2022 0Today we review the Gustard X18, which is a compact MQA-capable desktop DAC using the flagship ESS Sabre ES9038PRO chipset....
8.3Reader's Score Earmen Colibri Review Jarvin Portable Amps & DACs April 2, 2022 0This is a review of the Earmen Colibri, which is a high-end battery-powered dongle featuring an ES9281PRO DAC and up...
Our Top Gear Awards For 2021 Marcus Annual Awards December 26, 2021 4Our Top Gear 2021 Awards is our highest scoring gear reviewed for the calendar year on Headfonics. This is a...
9Reader's Score Ferrum OOR Headphone Amplifier Review Marcus Amplifiers December 23, 2021 0This review covers the Ferrum OOR which is a powerful solid-state headphone amplifier capable of 8W of output power into...
8.8Reader's Score HiBy RS6 Review Marcus DAP December 11, 2021 13Our review today covers the HiBy RS6 which is an R2R DAP featuring the company’s new in-house Darwin Hi-Res audio...
8.3Reader's Score EarMen Tradutto Review Jarvin DAC December 1, 2021 2The EarMen Tradutto is a fully balanced desktop DAC featuring an ES9038Q2M DAC, MQA, and Bluetooth wireless capability. It is...
