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iFi’s third-gen ‘affordable’ Zen DAC is in – and it’s got a phono stage pal too

By becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) April 15, 2024Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Regular readers will need no further introduction to iFi, the digital-to-analog audio specialist responsible for the loveable iFi Uno and iFi xDSD Gryphon DACs, to name only a few.…

Audio Pro C20 review: a wireless speaker that offers even more, and sounds even better

By becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) March 9, 2024ReviewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Audio Pro C20: Two minute reviewThe Audio Pro C20 has a lot of connectivity options. As anyone familiar with the category of best wireless speakers knows, a box of…

The best audio tech at CES 2024: next-gen wireless headphones, speakers and more

By becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) January 13, 2024Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] To say that CES 2024 has delighted and surprised us is an understatement, with audio innovations, wireless wizardry and great-sounding gadgets taking their place upfront and center stage (and…

LG DukeBox is the OLED TV-toting jukebox with valve amp fireside visuals nobody asked for

By becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) January 2, 2024Tech NewsNo Comments

[ad_1] For those still easing into the new year, know that the biggest annual consumer electronics show, CES 2024, is fast approaching. And should you happen to be in Las Vegas…

Montblanc MTB 03 review: divine looking wireless earbuds, marred only by OK ANC

By becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) December 27, 2023ReviewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Aren't they beautiful? Don't you want to produce them from your Aspinal Mini Paris bag, as you sit down to a Café Allongé in Montmartre, where you'll write your…

iFi hip-dac 3 review: delicious audio and features in a beautiful portable DAC

By becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) December 9, 2023ReviewsNo Comments

[ad_1] iFi hip-dac 3: Two-minute reviewUSB-C ports and Titanium finishes are just so hot right now – and nothing is more desirable than this cheeky little audio accessory next to…

Dali iO-12 review: deliciously detailed wireless headphones with just one thing missing

By becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) November 4, 2023ReviewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Dali iO-12: 3-minute reviewThe delightfully delicious Dali iO-12 are easily in my top three headphone designs of all time, aesthetically speaking, and I've seen some gorgeous headphones in my…

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: wireless earbuds with scarily good immersive audio

By becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) October 27, 2023ReviewsNo Comments

[ad_1] To save you the bother of checking, you are indeed reading about the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, Bose's newest and Ultra-suffixed set of buds. But yes, they do look…

Ultimate Ears Epicboom review: a big Bluetooth speaker with epic talent

By becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) October 21, 2023ReviewsNo Comments

[ad_1] Ultimate Ears Epicboom: Two-minute reviewThe Ultimate Ears Epicboom has been worth the wait for a fresh speaker from a brand that used to be huge in portable speakers –…

Denon PerL Pro review: wireless earbuds with excellent sonic profiles and spatial audio, but a bulky design

By becky.scarrott@futurenet.com (Becky Scarrott) October 17, 2023ReviewsNo Comments

[ad_1] If the Denon PerL Pro earbuds look suspiciously familiar, that is because they are. But don't be disheartened! They offer something no other current earbuds can – not even…