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#69 - Schiit Buf, 5 dongle DACs, GaNFETs & Gustard
6 juli 2026 Β· 58 min
This episode brought to you by Bowers & Wilkins
π https://bit.ly/4ggz8X0 Lees meerw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
π As discussed in this episode...
0:00 Intro
0:49 Schiit
8:45 GaN
31:11 Dongle DACs
45:01 Gustard
53:21 AuneSchiit Buf
π https://darko.audio/2026/04/schiit-announces-buf-a-99-tube-buffer/Five dongle DACs for your consideration
π https://darko.audio/2026/07/five-dongle-dacs-for-your-consideration/AudioQuest DragonFly Copper
π https://darko.audio/2026/06/audioquest-revives-the-dragonfly-with-a-copper-clad-sequel/$12 to stream Apple Music like an audiophile (and from the couch)
π https://darko.audio/2026/04/12-to-stream-apple-music-like-an-audiophile/Aune
π http://auneaudio.comLaiV
π http://laiv.audioHifi Rose
π http://hifirose.comIxycore
π http://ixycore.comGustard
π http://gustard.comCables and power products by AudioQuest
π https://audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π https://howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic
π https://audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, as indicated by a 'π'.
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#68 - Get more from the WiiM Pro/Plus & Ultra + HiFiMAN Unveiled
3 mei 2026 Β· 59 min
This episode brought to you by Vienna High-End
π https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html Lees meerw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
1:02 Alternative use cases for the WiiM Pro / Plus / Ultra
9:04 HiFiMAN
23:47 HiFiMAN (again)
37:21 FangSoundπ As seen in this video...
WiiM Pro
π https://amzn.to/4cXljwOWiiM Pro Plus
π https://amzn.to/48uleziWiiM Ultra
π https://amzn.to/4eTX7ObHiFiMAN Edition XV
π https://amzn.to/4elY69MHiFiMAN HE600
π https://amzn.to/42byXHBHiFiMAN Ananda Unveiled
π https://amzn.to/4tcUfQjUsing a WiiM Pro Plus in a different way
π https://darko.audio/2026/03/using-a-wiim-pro-plus-in-a-different-way/Another use case for the WiiM Ultra DAC
π https://darko.audio/2026/03/another-use-case-for-the-wiim-ultra/HiFiMAN Susvara Unveiled
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/hifiman-susvara-unveiled/FangSound Dionysus
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/fangsound-dionysus/Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π https://audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π https://howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic
π https://audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, as indicated by a 'π'.
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#67 - Srajan's hi-fi hierarchy, MOONDROP Skyland, DUNU Concept R & more
19 februari 2026 Β· 1 uur 59 min
This episode brought to you by AudioQuest
π https://bit.ly/4fIkmaU Lees meerw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
0:50 Moondrop
30:07 spl & Zu
1:08:40 Dunu
1:18:47 Audalytic / Gustard
1:30:54 Srajan's hi-fi hierarchy
1:46:39 Campfireπ As discussed in this episode...
Moondrop Skyland
π https://amzn.to/46d4ivXDUNU Concept R
π https://amzn.to/3MEc77kZu Method subwoofer
π https://www.zuaudio.com/subwoofers/p/method-subspl crossover MKII
π https://spl.audio/en/Campfire Andromeda 10
π https://www.campfireaudio.com/collections/andromeda-10Audalytic DR70 & HP70
π https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/324_audalyticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, as indicated by a 'π'.
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#66 - These ARE the HEADPHONES you are looking for (& more)
19 december 2025 Β· 1 uur 15 min
This episode brought to you by the Eversolo PLAY
π https://bit.ly/3WK0Q6T Lees meerw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
1:21 FiiO
43:23 Shanling
52:04 Aune
1:03:31 Schiit
1:09:41 Spotify Lossless (again)π As mentioned in this episode...
FiiO FT7
π https://amzn.to/3YDraQU
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/fiio-ft7/Shanling SCD3.3
π https://darko.audio/2025/11/shanlings-scd3-3-is-an-cd-sacd-player-w-r2r-dac-tubes-a-touchscreen/Schiit Modi 5 / Magni Unity
π https://darko.audio/2025/12/schiits-149-modi-5-199-magni-unity-land-with-mesh/Jade Audio JT3 + JT7
π https://amzn.to/497aB4Z
π https://amzn.to/490nlKr
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/jadeaudio-jt3-jt7/FiiO FT13
π https://amzn.to/4pKsltI
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/fiio-ft13/aune N7
π https://amzn.to/4s6me4H
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/aune-n7/aune AC55
π https://amzn.to/4p1Q2wo
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/aune-ac55/Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, as indicated by a 'π'.
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#65 - Spotify Lossless: too little, too late?
30 september 2025 Β· 1 uur 18 min
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen Lees meer
This episode brought to you by AudioQuest
π https://bit.ly/4fIkmaUπ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/johndarko
0:00 Intro
0:41 Spotify Lossless
17:40 Topping
33:20 DALI
40:54 Node Audio
48:31 HiFiMAN
59:37 Kinki x Vinshineπ As seen in this video...
Spotify Lossless
π https://darko.audio/2025/09/spotify-lossless-lands-at-last/DALI KUPID
π https://darko.audio/2025/08/dalis-kupid-is-an-affordable-and-colourful-standmount/HiFiMAN Edition XV
π https://darko.audio/2025/09/hifimans-edition-xv-tackle-the-xss-comfort-issues/TOPPING B200
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/topping-b200Node Audio Atom
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/node-audio-atomKinki + Vinshine
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#64 - A $120 hi-fi rack that DOESN'T look awful
10 augustus 2025 Β· 1 uur 40 min
This episode brought to you by AudioQuest
π https://bit.ly/4fIkmaU Lees meerw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
0:46 Shanling
7:37 Virtual Hi-Fi
14:05 Co-linear Acoustics
30:45 FitUEyes
51:04 Bluesound
58:32 Qualio Audio
1:03:12 Hiby
1:10:03 iFi / SilentPower
1:20:00 Exact Express & Furutechπ As discussed in this episode...
Shanling
π https://amzn.to/4fsQTTM
π https://darko.audio/2025/08/shanlings-cd80-ii-is-a-359-tray-loading-cd-player/Bluesound
π https://amzn.to/4fvnqbN
π https://darko.audio/2025/06/bluesound-teases-home-theatre-leaning-powernode/Hiby
π https://amzn.to/3HulRyl
π https://darko.audio/2025/07/hibys-uc10-is-a-29-usb-s-pdif-converter-for-smartphones-tablets/FituEyes
π https://amzn.to/3UmdNCQ
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/fitueyes-eiffel-rackVirtual Hifi
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/virtual-hifi-viperCoLinear Aocustics:
π https://colinear-acoustics.co.uk/aboutQualio Audio:
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/qualio-iq30Exact Express
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/exact-express-earth-jumpersFurutech
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/furutech-flow-28iFi / SIlentPower
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/silentpower-omni-usb -
#63 - 12 albums for your next hi-fi demo
8 juli 2025 Β· 1 uur 10 min
w/ Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna Lees meer
π This episode brought to you by Bowers & Wilkins
https://bit.ly/4ggz8X0π Darko's choices:
Was (Not Was) - Out Come The Freaks (1984)
π https://amzn.to/44gVK6H
π https://www.discogs.com/master/55697-Was-Not-Was-The-Woodwork-SqueaksThin White Rope - The Ruby Sea (1991)
π https://amzn.to/3GaMEPO
π https://www.discogs.com/master/236818-Thin-White-Rope-The-Ruby-SeaFila Brazillia - Maim That Tune (1995)
π https://filabraz.bandcamp.com/album/maim-that-tune-30th-anniversary-re-master
π https://www.discogs.com/master/67440-Fila-Brazillia-Maim-That-TuneBright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake It's Morning (2005)
π https://amzn.to/4la9pm1
π https://www.discogs.com/master/3010-Bright-Eyes-Im-Wide-Awake-Its-MorningThomas Fehlmann - Gute Luft (2010)
π https://amzn.to/4nAyOXH
π https://www.discogs.com/master/238758-Thomas-Fehlmann-Gute-LuftAutomat - Ostwest (2016)
π https://amzn.to/4lz473T
π https://www.discogs.com/master/1091919-Automat-OstwestBohren und Der Club of Gore - Bohren for Beginners (2016/2022)
π https://amzn.to/4eCtAq5
π https://www.discogs.com/master/2079847-Bohren-Und-Der-Club-Of-Gore-Bohren-For-Beginnersπ Lavorgna's choices:
Mal Waldron - The Quest (1962)
π https://amzn.to/4eVSaml
π https://www.discogs.com/master/288946-Mal-Waldron-With-Eric-Dolphy-And-Booker-Ervin-The-QuestThe Birthday Party - The Friend Catcher 12" (1983)
π https://www.discogs.com/release/377249-The-Birthday-Party-The-Friend-CatcherEinstΓΌrzende Neubauten - YΓΌ-Gung (1985)
π https://www.discogs.com/master/7604-Einst%C3%BCrzende-Neubauten-Y%C3%BC-GungMartha Argerich - Bach (2000)
π https://www.discogs.com/master/295073-Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Martha-Argerich-Toccata-BWV-911Partita-BWV-826Englische-Suite-No2-BWV-807Lonely Guest - Lonely Guest (2021)
π https://amzn.to/44ghrDU
π https://www.discogs.com/master/2381503-Lonely-Guest-Lonely-GuestJessica Pratt - Here in the Pitch (2024)
π https://amzn.to/4kq4Vq2
π https://www.discogs.com/master/34749β¦ -
#62 - Pixies & R.E.M. in Dolby Atmos, 3D-printed speakers & more
16 juni 2025 Β· 1 uur 17 min
This episode brought to you by AudioQuest
π https://bit.ly/4fIkmaU Lees meerw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
0:51 Zu Audio
4:09 Sennheiser & aptX Lossless
11:11 3D-printed speakers
26:08 Cambridge Audio
34:10 Stack Audio
41:04 Chord Electronics
50:50 OnFilter
1:07:05 Pixies & R.E.M.π As discussed in this episode...
Sennheiser BTD 700 (Yes, I mistakenly call it the 'BDT 700' in this episode π )
π https://amzn.to/4jRNYEG
π https://darko.audio/2025/06/add-aptx-lossless-to-any-smartphone-for-e50/Chord Electronics Suze Amp system
π https://darko.audio/2025/06/chords-suzi-turns-the-hugo-2-2go-into-a-streaming-amplifier/Cambridge Audio MXW 70
π https://darko.audio/2025/06/cambridges-mxw70-is-a-599-class-d-power-amplifier/Stack Audio:
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/stack-audio-rack-use/
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/stack-audio-auva-70/
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/stack-audio-vinyl-helpers/Virtual Hifi:
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/virtual-hifi-vibron/
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/virtual-hifi-viper/OnFilter:
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/onfilter/Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, as indicated by a 'π'.
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#61 - It's the end of hi-fi show coverage as we know it (and I feel fine)
11 juni 2025 Β· 1 uur 28 min
This episode is brought to you by AudioQuest
π https://bit.ly/4fIkmaU Lees meerw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
This episode of the Darko.Audio podcast with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen is audio only. Why? Because the subject matter is what we might call 'inside baseball'. Srajan and I pull apart the hi-fi show model to question what we can learn from hi-fi show demos as they currently stand; and how the limitations of show demos prevent the press from relaying meaningful insight to their audiences.
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#60 - Flatten your vinyl records w/ Pro-Ject (& more)
6 april 2025 Β· 1 uur 10 min
This episode brought to you by Munich High-End 2025
π https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html Lees meerw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
0:59 Pro-Ject
8:46 Kinki Studio
20:02 Shanling
29:57 Meze
47:28 Musical Fidelity
55:33 DMAXπ As discussed in this episode...
Pro-Ject Flatten It
π https://darko.audio/2025/03/say-buh-bye-to-warped-vinyl-with-pro-jects-flatten-it/Musical Fidelity X-Tube
π https://darko.audio/2025/03/how-to-add-tubes-to-any-dac-streamer-or-cd-player-for-e499/Shanling Onix Zenith XST20
π https://darko.audio/2025/03/the-onix-zenith-xst20-is-a-new-sacd-transport-from-shanling/Kinki Studio x Vinshine Tai Hang
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/tai-hang/Meze Poet
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/meze-poet/DMAX PH61
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/dmax-ph61/Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π https://audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π https://howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic
π https://audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, as indicated by a 'π'.
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The Auralic Aquila X3 in more detail w/ Xuanqian Wang
17 maart 2025 Β· 55 min
w/ Auralic's ex-CEO Xuanqian Wang Lees meer
This episode brought to you by High-End Munich 2025
π https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.htmlAuralic Aquila X3
π https://darko.audio/2025/01/auralic-readies-aquila-x3-network-streamer/Auralic Aquila X3 online configuration tool
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Laurence Dickie discusses Vivid Kaya 90, S12 loudspeakers
21 februari 2025 Β· 54 min
w/ Vivid Audio's Laurence Dickie Lees meer
This episode is brought to you by Bowers & Wilkins TW IEMs:
π https://bit.ly/4ggz8X0Vivid Kaya series
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#59 - Back to the Future-Fi w/ AURALIC & more
28 januari 2025 Β· 1 uur 17 min
This episode is brought to you by AudioQuest:
π https://bit.ly/4fIkmaU Lees meerw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
0:00 Intro
0:42 Auralic
24:10 Zu Audio
37:48 T+A
46:54 Aune
59:34 FiiO / Snowski
1:04:23 LAiVπ As discussed in this podcast
AURALIC Aquila X3
π https://darko.audio/2025/01/auralic-readies-aquila-x3-network-streamer/FiiO / Snowski Retro Nano
π https://darko.audio/2025/01/a-usb-bluetooth-dac-that-looks-like-a-cassette-tape/T+A Pulsar S130
π https://darko.audio/2025/01/tas-pulsar-s-130-are-designed-for-sub-optimal-listening-rooms/Zu Method monitor & sub:
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/zu-method/Aune S17Pro Evo
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/aune-s17pro-evo/Laiv Β΅DDC
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-uddc/βοΈ PATREON
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10 hi-fi 'myths' busted by Eelco Grimm
21 januari 2025 Β· 1 uur 41 min
w/ Eelco Grimm
π https://www.grimmaudio.com/ Lees meerThis episode is brought to you by T+A:
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#58 - Klipsch vs. OJAS + a CD transport that rips CDs
21 oktober 2024 Β· 1 uur 15 min
This episode is brought to you by AudioQuest:
π https://bit.ly/3S9qPmf Lees meerw/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
βοΈ PATREON
www.patreon.com/johndarkoπ OJAS x KLIPSCH kO-R1
https://www.klipsch.com/uk/products/klipsch-ojas-ko-r1-ko-r1-2-way-multicell-loudspeakerπ Aune SR7000
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/aune-sr-7000/π Aune AR5000
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/aune-ar5000/π Focal Diva Utopia
https://darko.audio/2024/10/focals-diva-utopia-is-future-fi-for-cashed-up-listeners/π Singxer SA-90
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/singxer-sa-90/π Shanling CR60
https://darko.audio/2024/09/shanlings-cr60-is-a-269-cd-transport-cd-ripper/π Voxativ Hagen2
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What's going on inside an β¬18,000 streaming DAC?
30 september 2024 Β· 1 uur 2 min
w/ Eelco Grimm Lees meer
Grimm MU2 preview: https://darko.audio/2024/09/in-berlin-for-review-the-grimm-mu2/
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#57 - Do they SUCK or do they BLOW? (+ Rotel, Pro-Ject & LAiV)
30 augustus 2024 Β· 1 uur 36 min
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen. Lees meer
This episode is brought to you by AudioQuest:
https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/0:00 Intro
0:00 Dyson
18:33 ROTEL
29:44 LAiV
43:34 Astell&Kern
57:46 LessLoss
1:13:50 Pro-Jectπ As mentioned in this podcast...
Dyson OnTrac
π https://www.dyson.com/headphonesRotel A8
π https://darko.audio/2024/07/rotel-readies-affordable-a8-integrated-but-theres-a-catch/Laiv Harmony HP2A
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-hp2a/Astell&Kern Activo P1
π https://darko.audio/2024/07/astellkerns-activo-p1-dap-takes-a-swing-at-the-mainstream/Forza Audioworks C-MARC headphone cables
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/forza-audioworks-medicine/LessLoss Firewall for Headphones
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/lessloss-firewall-for-headphones/Pro-Ject Debut Pro B
π https://darko.audio/2024/08/pro-ject-readies-balanced-equipped-debut-pro-b/
π https://www.henleyaudio.co.uk/tech-support/turntable-support/true-balanced-connections/ -
10 MORE hi-fi myths busted by Peter Comeau
9 augustus 2024 Β· 1 uur 52 min
w/ IAG's Peter Comeau Lees meer
ππ» This episode is brought to you by PSB:
https://www.psbspeakers.com/PATREON:
www.patreon.com/johndarkoSHOW NOTES:
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#56 - If EVERY hi-fi manufacturer did this... (+ FiiO, IKEA & Triangle)
20 juli 2024 Β· 1 uur 40 min
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen. Lees meer
This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:
https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:
βοΈ www.patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Meze Alba
22:55 Linear Tube Audio Velo & Aero
40:35 FiiO DM13 & K11 R2R
46:57 Palma DHS-1
52:43 IKEA MITTZON
58:02 [ANON]
1:09:22 TRIANGLE
1:15:00 iFi / Silent Power, Exact Expressπ As discussed in this podcast...
FiiO DM13
π https://darko.audio/2024/07/a-portable-cd-player-in-2024/FiiO K11 R2R
π https://darko.audio/2024/07/is-fiios-k11-the-most-affordable-r2r-dac-available-right-now/IKEA MITTZON room treatments
π https://darko.audio/2024/06/cheap-easy-room-treatment-with-ikeas-new-mittzon-range/Palma DHS-1
π https://6moons.com/industry_articles/yo-palma/Triangle Capella
π https://darko.audio/2024/07/french-future-fi-triangle-capella-streaming-speakers/Exact Express & Silent Power
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/exactexpress-flame-cables/Meze Alba
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/meze-alba/Linear Tube Audio Velo
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/linear-tube-audio-velo/Linear Tube Audio Aero
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/lta-aero-2nd-opinion/ -
#55 - We wish we'd known this earlier...
2 juli 2024 Β· 1 uur 56 min
with Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna Lees meer
This episode is brought to you by T+A:
π https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/Show notes up at Darko.Audio
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Small ROOM ACOUSTICS for beginners
7 juni 2024 Β· 1 uur 7 min
with Jesco Lohan Lees meer
This episode is brought to you by T+A:
π https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/Care to buy me a βοΈ? https://www.patreon.com/johndarko
0:00 Intro
1:26 Voodoo
3:57 RT60
8:04 SchrΓΆder
13:04 Bass first
16:29 Priorities
18:02 One surface
21:25 Side walls
22:30 Open plan
25:43 Curtains
27:25 Furniture
31:20 Wishful thinking
32:59 Room vs. speakers
35:30 Speaker position
40:02 Rugs
40:50 Object size
42:32 Walls
45:17 Windows
47:24 Windows again
48:31 Narrow or wide
52:24 Room Correction Software
55:22 DSP again
59:17 Late night listening
1:00:28 All speakers
1:02:29 Music choicesπ As mentioned in this video...
All room treatment/s by Vicoustic
π https://audioadvice.io/VicousticWhat are those green speakers?
π https://howl.me/cl1S8kB69foJesco's website
π https://www.jescolohan.com/More about RT60
πΊ https://youtu.be/dp_OdILUEkAMy first room treatment (Berlin)
πΊ https://youtu.be/3N-yG_Y7XEcMy first interview with Jesco Lohan
πΊ https://youtu.be/cTnituQu8igCables and power products by AudioQuest
π https://audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π https://howl.me/ckbW9947HdiDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, as indicated with a 'π'.
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#54 - Best smartphone for wired headphones in 2024?
2 juni 2024 Β· 1 uur 23 min
This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:
https://www.audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures/ Lees meerwith 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:
βοΈ www.patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Sony Xperia 1 VI
22:26 Monacoustic & Fyne
42:32 Moondrop MIAD 01
58:11 Basel Acoustics
1:05:25 Marantz Model M1
1:18:35 PSI, Cube & Camertonπ As mentioned in this podcast...
Sony Xperia 1 VI
π https://amzn.to/3VlGC3sFiiO KA2
π https://amzn.to/4efK5rQMoondrop MIAD-01
π https://moondroplab.com/en/products/miad01Marantz Model M1
π https://www.audioadvice.com/marantz-model-m1-wireless-streaming-amp-2-1?referral=darkoCampfire Bonneville
π https://www.campfireaudio.com/products/bonnevilleCampfire Holocene
π https://www.campfireaudio.com/products/holoceneMonAcoustics website:
π https://monacoustic.us6moons VC2 preview:
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/monacoustics-vc2/Fyne Acoustics webpage for SuperTrax
π https://www.fyneaudio.com/supertrax-seriesBasel Acoustics
π https://basel-acoustics.ch6moons V01 preview
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/basel-acoustics-v01/Cube Audio website
π http://cubeaudio.eu6moons Lotus 10 preview
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/cubeaudio-lotus10/Cables and power products by AudioQuest
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#53 - "Move over, Denafrips", more on Dolby Atmosβ’ + Record Store Day '24
22 april 2024 Β· 1 uur 53 min
This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:
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Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:
βοΈ www.patreon.com/johndarkoπ As discussed in this episode...
π As mentioned in this podcast...
Record Store Day
π https://recordstoreday.com/LAiV
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-audio-harmony-dac/
π https://www.laiv.audioPlexamp & Audiolab
π https://darko.audio/2024/04/audiolab-adds-plexamp-support-to-9000n-streaming-dac/Lindemann
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/lindemann-move/
π https://lindemann-audio.de/?lang=enSteven Wilson & Dolby Atmos
π https://darko.audio/2024/04/pmc-steven-wilson-to-demonstrate-dolby-atmos-in-munich/Austin Audio Works
https://6moons.com/industry_articles/austin-audioworks/
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#52 - %THD: why is it MISLEADING?
13 maart 2024 Β· 1 uur 24 min
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen. Lees meer
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Tektron Audio
https://www.tektron-italia.com/en/home/Tektron review on 6moons
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/tektron-italia-neptune/FiiO CP13
https://darko.audio/2024/02/a-portable-cassette-player-in-2024/Astell & Kern SP3000T
https://darko.audio/2024/02/astellkerns-sp3000t-is-a-dap-with-tubes-inside/PSI Audio
https://www.psiaudio.swissPSI Audio preview on 6moons
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/psi-audio-avaa-c214/Q Acoustics M40 Micro Towers
https://darko.audio/2024/02/q-acoustics-introduces-the-m40-powered-micro-towers/Exposure 3510 CD player
https://darko.audio/2024/03/exposure-releases-the-no-nonsense-3510-cd-player/Sublime Acoustic
https://sublimeacoustic.comSublime K231 review on 6moons
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#51 - What are the differences between CLASS D, CLASS A/B and CLASS A amplifiers?
13 februari 2024 Β· 1 uur 34 min
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen Lees meer
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Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition
π https://darko.audio/2024/01/shock-horror-naim-goes-class-d-with-uniti-nova-pe/Hifi Rose RA280
π https://darko.audio/2024/02/hifi-rose-announces-ra280-a-less-bonkers-ganfet-amplifier/Antelope Audio Atlas i8
π https://en.antelopeaudio.com/products/atlas-i8/Carbide Audio isolation footers
π http://carbide.audio
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-sapphire-micro-nano/
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio-diamond/
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio/LHY Media Converter
π https://www.beatechnik.com/lhy-audio
π https://6moons.com/industry_articles/fmc/RAAL 1995
π http://raalribbon.com (currently under revision)
π https://raalrequisite.com
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#50: Yamaha, Rotel, Clayton Shaw & Scansonic HD
27 november 2023 Β· 1 uur 16 min
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen Lees meer
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Rotel RAS-5000
https://darko.audio/2023/11/rotel-readies-ras-5000-super-integrated-amplifier/Yamaha HS3 & HS4
https://darko.audio/2023/11/yamahas-hs3-hs4-are-powered-but-not-active-loudspeakers/Clayton Shaw Caladan
https://6moons.com/industry_articles/clayton-shaw-caladan/
https://claytonshawacousticlab.comScansonic Q Series
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/scansonic-q3/Telos Audio
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/telos-audio-macro-ground-noise-reducer/
https://telos-audio.com.tw -
pbthal.
9 november 2023 Β· 55 min
With pbthal. Lees meer
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#49 - Arcam, Marantz, Neumann, Acoustic Energy and Dutch & Dutch
5 november 2023 Β· 1 uur 4 min
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen Lees meer
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Neumann KH120 II
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/neumanns-kh120-ii-are-room-correctable-active-loudspeakers/Marantz CD50n & Model 50
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-announces-cd50n-cd-player-w-hdmi-arc-streaming/
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-musicality-the-model-50/Dutch & Dutch 8c
π https://dutchdutch.com/
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/dutch-dutch-8c-bacch/
π https://www.bacch.com/ubacchAcoustic Energy Corinium
π https://www.acoustic-energy.co.uk/SoundKaos Vibra68
π https://www.soundkaos.com/vibra68
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/soundkaos-vibra68/Boenicke SwingBase
π https://boenicke-audio.ch/products/accessories/swing-base/
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/boenicke-audio-swingbase/Wellfloat
π https://wellfloat-global.com
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/wellfloat/Audite Acoustics
π https://www.auditeacoustics.com
π https://6moons.com/industry_articles/audite/Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darkoCables and power products by AudioQuest
π https://howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π https://howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic
π https://vicoustic.com/Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a 'π'.
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#48 - FiiO FT3, iFi & aptX Lossless Bluetooth, HEDDphone 2 and AGD GaNTube
19 oktober 2023 Β· 1 uur 7 min
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen Lees meer
ππ» This episode is brought to you by Bluesound
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FiiO FT3
π https://amzn.to/3rXHwatiFi Neo iDSD 2
π https://amzn.to/3M9o4hI
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/ifi-brings-lossless-bluetooth-home-but-theres-a-catch/AGD GanTube88KT
π https://agdproduction.com/product/agd-gantube88kt-mkiii/
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/agdproductions/HEDDphone 2
π https://darko.audio/2023/09/the-heddphone-two-has-been-on-the-treadmill/
π https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/heddphone-2/Sony Xperia 1 V smartphone
π https://amzn.to/48ZI1RRQualcomm aptX Lossless / Snapdragon Sound
π https://www.qualcomm.com/products/features/snapdragon-soundSpecial thanks to Cameron at Golden Sound
https://goldensound.audio/Darko's acoustic room treatment by Vicoustic
π https://vicoustic.com/Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a 'π'.
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10 HI-FI MYTHS BUSTED! w/ Peter Comeau
2 oktober 2023 Β· 2 uur 3 min
With IAG's Peter Comeau Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms -
John & Srajan review the Zu DWX
4 september 2023 Β· 1 uur 38 min
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms -
Campfire, Sennheiser, Sony, Roon & more w/ Alessandro Cortini
17 augustus 2023 Β· 1 uur 25 min
With Alessandro Cortini Lees meer
ππ» This episode is brought to you by Cambridge Audio's Made by Music podcast:
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Producer: Nick McCorriston www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- Beniospit β Hybrid-rhythms -
Schiit Urd (& Syn) w/ Jason Stoddard
22 juli 2023 Β· 1 uur 10 min
with Schiit Audio co-founder Jason Stoddard Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
#47 - Rick Rubin on 60 mins, Dolby Atmos & audiophile red flags
3 juli 2023 Β· 1 uur 33 min
with Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
David Morley talks ambient techno, R&S and Barry Lyndon
19 juni 2023 Β· 1 uur 36 min
with electronic musician David Morley. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
Sennheiser IE 900, IE 600 & IE 200: the what & the why
6 mei 2023 Β· 1 uur 34 min
with Sennheiser's Jermo KΓΆhnke Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
#46 - AXPONA 2023 review + MQA goes into administration
26 april 2023 Β· 52 min
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
Why BIGGER loudspeakers are BETTER
23 april 2023 Β· 55 min
with IAG's Peter Comeau. Lees meer
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Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
#45 - Made in China + Why no negative reviews?
15 april 2023 Β· 1 uur 37 min
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
Using a portable audio player as a music server and/or streamer?
6 april 2023 Β· 1 uur 16 min
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
Bluetooth STILL can't do hi-res audio BUT...
29 maart 2023 Β· 57 min
With Sound + Image's Jez Ford. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
John & Srajan review the SHANLING M3 ULTRA
18 maart 2023 Β· 1 uur 43 min
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
#44 - Room Acoustics + dCS, Schiit, Wharfedale & Campfire
9 maart 2023 Β· 2 uur 4 min
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
#43 - Is vinyl REALLY outselling CDs? Do 'audiophile' network switches REALLY sound better?
23 januari 2023 Β· 1 uur 34 min
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
Berlin's techno connection w/ Heiko Hoffmann
29 december 2022 Β· 1 uur 11 min
With Heiko Hoffmann. Lees meer
ππ» This episode is brought to you by the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2:
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Heiko Hoffmann is a music journalist, curator, lecturer and consultant. He was editor-in-chief of Groove magazine, a leading electronic music magazine, for almost two decades and has hosted his own radio show. Heiko curated a photo and video exhibition, catalog and music compilation on the history of Berlin club culture called No Photos on the Dance Floor! Berlin 1989 β Today at CO Berlin. He works at electronic music platform Beatport and is a visiting professor at the Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music at NYU.
Photo credit: Dave Clarke
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10 years of this Schiit w/ Jason Stoddard
17 december 2022 Β· 1 uur 41 min
with Schiit co-founder Jason Stoddard Lees meer
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#42 - Thorens TD1500, NVIDIA Shield TV Pro & CAF 2022
29 november 2022 Β· 2 uur 8 min
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms -
John & Srajan review the Meze 109 Pro
8 november 2022 Β· 1 uur 16 min
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston https://www.nickamc.com
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The C 3050LE isn't your father's NAD amplifier(but sure as hell looks like it)
26 oktober 2022 Β· 42 min
w/ NAD's Product Manager Cas Oostvogel Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston
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#41 - IKEA ObegrΓ€nsad, Roon 2.0 & Talking Heads in Dolby Atmos
24 oktober 2022 Β· 1 uur 17 min
With Twittering Machines' Michael Lavorgna. Lees meer
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Producer: Nick McCorriston
Music: Ben Pit -- https://soundcloud.com/beniospit/hybrid-rhythms