Recent content by Hifiman

One issue with streaming (be it lazy or otherwise) is that you are forced to listen to the versions/masterings that your streaming service has. Many of my favourite album masterings are not available on streaming so I am glad I have the particular CD version.

Yes, the M2 has a desktop mode now which bypasses the internal battery when fully charged. Of course you need a headphone to dual rca cable, but these are widely available. The chain is just as you describe.

The Mojo 2 - either the £249 run out version or the brand new £349 one - would be a great place to start. I have the Cyrus i9 XR amp and I prefer the sound of the Mojo feeding it compared to using the amp’s own DAC (allegedly identical to that in the CDi-XR), so you might save a whole lot of...

It is good to see UK hifi manufacturers are finally starting to see sense compared to their peri-covid era pricing, which never did seem fully explainable by supply chain issues. The £4K the PE can now be purchased for seems much more realistic. Hopefully this bodes well for both the companies...

…….. unless the DAC in the streamer is included at little extra cost. A WiiM Pro Plus or Ultra both have serviceable DACs included, so. what point would there be in spending more for a DACless transport instead? Also, if you subsequently had issues with your external DAC, you would have a...

I’m not sure I understand why anyone would want to spend a fortune on a streamer/transport anyhow. I have just reinvigorated my hifi after 40 years. Received wisdom back then (which was justified) was to spend as much money as possible on the source, a fair chunk on the amplifier and what...

Much has been made of the better ANC of the new Pros, but I have read inconsistent reports regarding sound quality, with some saying the older pair are preferable. Has anyone been able to compare the two?

The bottom shelf and turntable setup looks great but I always wonder how they get the record to turn without any power lead. Or, indeed, how they get any sound without phono leads. Still, why risk the aesthetics?

I think either route will be fine sonically. Not quite what is being asked, but I had a Mini and Mojo 2 which sounded just as good as the current Pro Plus plus Mojo 2. However, remember there might be other reasons for going with the Pro Plus over the Mini as it has more features. For...

Good luck to the company. The design style of their products is reminiscent of the A&R Cambridge A60, which is certainly not a criticism.

It seems fitting within this forum that on the back of the original TB LP it stated "This stereo record cannot be played on old tin boxes no matter what they are fitted with. If you are in possession of such equipment please hand it into the nearest police station.”

I have a feeling it will be a closer comparison than you might imagine. Unless you get a trial at home, it will be difficult to know if any changes you hear are due to the speakers or the other components used at your dealer. The Kans are small enough to transport fairly easily, so why not...

An old favourite amongst audiophiles (but no worse for it) is Joe Jackson, Body and Soul, either on vinyl or CD. Great songs and a great recording. It was at the vanguard of 1980s digital recording and mastering, and there is a whole backstory around the search for the most ideal venue to record...

Do you know if this was fixed with IOS 18.2?

I suppose the Mission 778X amp is the spiritual successor to the historic Cyrus Ones and Twos.