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19/06/2025

We had the honor of interviewing the legendary mind behind the Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus and founder of Vivid Audio, Laurence Dickie himself. We dove deep into design philosophy, acoustic innovation, and what makes a truly iconic speaker. A must-read for any true audiophile!
Please also welcome our newest writers on board, the Hurba brothers 🙌
https://soundnews.net/interviews/interview-with-laurence-dickie-founder-of-vivid-audio-and-creator-of-the-iconic-bowers-wilkins-nautilus-speakers/

IntroductionWe vividly remember the first time we read about the Nautilus — more than 25 years ago, in an old hi-fi magazine. We were blown away by what human creativity can achieve. Back then, we never would have imagined that one day we would stand face to face with the creator himself. This mom...

15/06/2025

Today, we are going to test a pair of mono amplifiers that we’ve been waiting for over six months for the stocks to replenish. These are called Topping B200, and a single unit will cost you $599, but please note that for stereo use, you’ll need two units, which doubles the price.
Before we proceed with the review, you should know that the first-generation Topping LA90 we reviewed a couple of years ago wasn’t exactly what we expected. It felt rushed, and it was unable to drive our previous loudspeakers, having the longest con list of any review we ever published online. However, we're open-minded, and perhaps Topping has fixed the biggest issues we had with it, so let’s check these out 👀👇
https://youtu.be/yCBL2K9kbMg

Topping B200 here (Affiliated): https://bit.ly/ToppingB200Topping B200 here (Non-affiliated): https://aoshida-audio.com/products/topping-b200Timestamps:00:00...

10/06/2025

Nobody wants brute, overwhelming power numbers without a hint of transparency, refinement, and class. And that’s where Burson Audio latest Timekeeper Voyager power amps draw plenty of attention. Since these are part of their Voyager lineup, they naturally represent the top of the line, offering excellent measurements and presumably the best subjective performance.
We took them for a spin, and...well, you'll have to check either our written or video review to learn everything there is to know about these high-current, Class-A biased monoblocks.
It's a long article and video, so grab yourself a 🍿and a 🍹and let's go!
https://soundnews.net/reviews/amplifiers/burson-timekeeper-voyager-mono-amplifiers-review-revving-like-a-v12-engine/
https://youtu.be/S7dX1PakfuI

My written review can be found here: https://soundnews.net/reviews/amplifiers/burson-timekeeper-voyager-mono-amplifiers-review-revving-like-a-v12-engine/Get ...

29/05/2025

It’s raining new HiFi brands at our HQ! First, D&A came in just a couple of days ago, and now, Luxsin – a sister company to EverSolo and Zidoo has arrived. The key difference is that Luxsin focuses mainly on higher-end HiFi gear, emphasizing sound performance over an excessive feature set. Their debut product is the X9, a dedicated DAC, preamp, and headphone amplifier that includes a feature I haven’t seen in any other DAC/amp combo since the inception of our website and let’s check it out in the usual fashion.
https://youtu.be/4VJyZTGdD3Q

Luxsin X9 Official Webpage: https://luxsinaudio.com/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:50 - Looks & Build02:16 - Controls & I/O02:58 - User Interface05:37 - Luxsin C...

28/05/2025

The company is called &Aesth or D&A for short, and their debut product is a pretty unique-looking dedicated DAC, preamp, and headphone amplifier called Alpha PRO. It sells for $699 USD and if you're curious how it performs with speakers and headphones alike, hit play and enjoy the show! 🍿👇
https://youtu.be/Y8UlrwJUa4I

Our HIGH END 2025 Munich Show report: https://soundnews.net/show_reports/high-end-show-munich-2025-full-report/Get the D&A Alpha PRO (Affiliated): https://bi...

22/05/2025

We are finally back from the biggest HiFi show on the planet and oh man, what a show it was! Our HIGH END Show 2025 Munich full coverage is now ready to be served with a Weißbier by your side! A gazillion sound impressions by Sandu and Cătălin are included, tens of heartfelt stories, several Best of Show awards, lots of honorable mentions, a few face-palm moments, and of course, hundreds of pictures are waiting for your viewing pleasure. IT'S ALL THERE 👀👇
https://soundnews.net/show_reports/high-end-show-munich-2025-full-report/

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If you wake up with a head full of oompah, the lingering scent of Brühwurst is clinging to your nostrils, your shirt bears the glorious stains of a Himbeergeist-fueled night and Techno Viking anthems pound your eardrums from unseen speakers, while a lone warrior shreds an epic air guitar solo near ...

13/05/2025

If you already own the Laiv Harmony DAC and the complimentary HP2A preamp/headamp, then getting the Harmony GaNM mono amplifiers will feel like the next logical step. The funny thing is that the GaNM monos have a slightly bigger footprint than that of a modern smartphone, and they can rest in the palm of my hand. These are some of the tiniest amplifiers we have experienced so far, yet the power they produce defies rational logic, easily driving a pair of Raidho TD2.2 with a ton a headroom still available on tap.
You can find below our in-depth review of the latest tiny but mighty GaN FET-based mono amplifiers from LAiV Audio, and if you don't feel like reading, our video review will summarize everything we had to say in under 25 minutes. It's all there 👇
https://soundnews.net/reviews/amplifiers/laiv-harmony-ganm-mono-amplifiers-review-tiny-but-mighty/
https://youtu.be/S9C4I5CNXm0

If there’s an audio brand that took the world by storm in 2024, it’s definitely LAiV Audio. These guys didn’t invest all of their knowledge solely into a great-sounding lineup. Nope. They combined outstanding looks, excellent build quality, and attention to the smallest details with one of the...

03/05/2025

The new Denafrips Venus 15th R2R DAC is not the same unit we reviewed five years ago, oh no! It’s a complete redesign, both inside and out. The case has grown considerably larger, its weight has doubled (yes, doubled!), and the power supply section has been beefed up, including enhanced filtering and regulation stages. The clocking system appears to be of much higher accuracy, and we now enjoy two extra digital inputs. Everything feels fresh and new again, and the Venus 15th undoubtedly deserves a statement review that will delve into all there is to know about this remarkable unit. Find below tons of sound impressions, including a must read comparison with the LAiV Harmony DAC, it's all there and a bit more 👇
https://soundnews.net/reviews/sources/denafrips-venus-15th-r2r-dac-review-a-feast-for-your-ears/
https://youtu.be/ydHdW_M3Avc

The very first digital-to-analog converters began their journey with a network of resistors, and since then, the world has made them remarkably smaller. We now have various flavors out there, such as oversampling and non-oversampling DACs. Expensive R2R networks have been swapped for smaller, cost-e...

16/04/2025

Today, we'll review the flagship IEMs from FiiO, the FX17. While they might look like just another IEM release from FiiO, these aren’t run-of-the-mill IEMs upon closer inspection. With a CNC-machined titanium body, custom dynamic drivers, balanced armatures, and electrostatic drivers working in a 5-way configuration, including a one-of-a-kind electronic crossover and an equally impressive detachable cable that uses a combination of monocrystalline gold, copper, and silver - I’m sure there aren’t any additional peaks to climb after listening to these.
Without further ado, let’s dive in and uncover everything there is to know about them👇

FiiO FX17 Official Page: https://www.fiio.com/fx17Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:20 - Looks & Build02:10 - Detachable Cable & Package Contents03:48 - Comfort Lev...

11/04/2025

Today, we’ll tell you a story about more than just a discrete, fully symmetrical, and Class-A biased preamplifier, as this fellow can also power all sorts of headphones, and it's an equally impressive MC/MM phono stage. Although KECES Audio markets it as an active preamplifier, it’s more like a 3-in-1 unit.
Find below an in-depth KECES S4 review split into 7 chapters, all dedicated to sound quality. A video review is also included 👇👀
https://soundnews.net/reviews/accessories/keces-s4-review-more-than-a-preamp/
https://youtu.be/S19A2D5N9jw

Hi everyone! Today, I’ll write about the biggest unknowns of the Hi-Fi world: Preamps! But first, we should learn a thing or two about them. How they work, and if you need one or not. Nowadays, almost nobody discusses them, yet they are found in most audio sources, including DACs, CD players, rece...

06/04/2025

As promised, today we review a digital-to-digital converter, or DDC for short. It’s called the Laiv µDDC, and it has identical dimensions to their µDAC, allowing them to be stacked together. However, that doesn’t mean it was made to work only with their µDAC or Harmony DAC. You can use it with any other DAC that has an I2S input, and let’s check it out with a bunch of DACs.
https://youtu.be/RIsR12I6YW0

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Get the LAiV Harmony µDDC: https://www.laiv.audio/storeTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:37 - Design & Build01:32 - Controls & I/O 02:41 - Under Its Hood03:34 - M...

01/04/2025

Today is quite a special day because we will be telling you a story about the latest µDAC from Laiv Audio, an R2R ladder DAC that sells for just under a grand. But what makes today special, you might ask? Well, if you remember my review of the LAiV Harmony DAC and the conclusion we reached, then you should know that this little fellow uses the same R2R ladder modules and FPGA digital processing. Even the measurements are incredibly similar if you care about such things. We’ve lost the beautiful remote control, the overengineered power supply and filtering, and this time, there are no RCA outputs, as this is a balanced-only DAC. But do you know what we still get? The same outstanding sonics that LAiV Audio is known for, now at a more affordable price. Learn more about it in our video review 👇
https://youtu.be/H8yTCFLjOso
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Get the LAiV Harmony µDAC: https://www.laiv.audio/storeAlvin's video unveiling the LAiV Harmony µDAC’s inner beauty: https://youtu.be/4sCCFpbPlzgTimestamps:0...

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We at Soundnews.net have a small team but a Huge passion for everything that is related to audio. Literally everything from small IEM type earphones to really big speakers and everything in-between, that’s right, we even like those funky looking Bluetooth speakers.

We are driven by passion but also by quality audio recordings, we are always on the hunt for new music and for new audio experiences.

We will be covering industry news, previews, well-documented reviews and dedicated measurements for headphones, DACs and Amps.