Desktop DAC/Amps
Topping DX5 II
Personal Note
The DAC that finally made me understand why people keep talking about reference sound.
Current Status
Permanent desk resident.
The Collection
A Taste Of The Gear I Own
Not everything. We'd be here all day.
The audiophile hobby has a remarkable ability to accumulate equipment.
Some of it stays.
Some of it leaves.
Some of it was purchased because I was absolutely convinced it would solve a problem I can no longer remember.
This isn't a complete collection.
It's simply a taste of the gear that's currently occupying desk space, shelf space and increasingly questionable amounts of storage space.
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Desktop DAC/Amps
Desktop DAC/Amps
FiiO K13 R2R
Personal Note
Proof that technical perfection and musical enjoyment are not always the same thing.
Current Status
Frequently reached for.
Desktop DAC/Amps
FiiO K7
Personal Note
The sensible choice. Which is unusual around here.
Current Status
Still earns its place.
Headphones
Headphones
Meze 99 Classics (Gen 2)
Personal Note
Comfortable, musical and entirely unconcerned with audiophile trends.
Current Status
Trusted companion.
Headphones
FiiO FT1 Pro
Personal Note
One of those products that makes you check the price twice.
Current Status
Heavy rotation.
Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro
Personal Note
A studio classic for very good reasons.
Current Status
Still relevant.
Portable DACs
Portable DACs
Chord Mojo 2
Personal Note
The controls make no sense. The sound makes perfect sense.
Current Status
Frequently used.
Portable DACs
iFi hip-dac 3
Personal Note
Warm, enjoyable and dangerously easy to listen to.
Current Status
Travel companion.
Portable DACs
iBasso DC07 Pro
Personal Note
Far more serious than a device this size has any right to be.
Current Status
Pocket overachiever.
IEMs
IEMs
Ziigaat Arcanis
Personal Note
The sort of IEM that makes you question your entire collection.
Current Status
Regular favourite.
IEMs
Simgot EA500 LM (2nd Edition)
Personal Note
A reminder that sensible pricing and excellent performance can coexist.
Current Status
Permanent recommendation.
IEMs
Hidizs MP145
Personal Note
Subtle is not a word that immediately comes to mind.
Current Status
When the mood strikes.
Wishlist
Current Temptations
Products I am trying very hard not to buy.
No promises.
The list is currently empty. That will not last.
Nothing on this page is perfect.
It's simply the gear that keeps making me press play.