The three products below were sent to me by ShenzhenAudio in exchange for my impressions. SMSL SU-1 Right from the start, the prominent MQA branding on the SMSL SU-1 was a letdown. The alleged benefits of MQA have been thoroughly debunked, and the added cost for MQA licensing is directly…

The TinHiFi C0 Elf and the Kinera Celest Wyvern Pro were sent to me by TinHiFi and Kinera respectively. The Shanling Sono was sent to me by Shenzhen Audio. No monetary compensation was given in exchange for these impressions. TinHiFi C0 Elf The TinHiFi C0 Elf is a a bullet-style…

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The Truthear Nova is an in-ear monitor (IEM) with one 10mm dynamic driver and four balanced armature (BA) drivers in each housing. The Nova is currently available for preorder and retails for $149. I received the Nova from ShenzhenAudio in exchange for my review. MUSIC: I tested this device with FLAC…

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The Dekoni Cobalt is a closed-back over-ear dynamic driver headphone. The Cobalt is a collaboration project between Dekoni and HiFiMan. While HiFiMan is most known for their planar magnetic headphones, the Cobalt is likely based on HiFiMan’s R series of dynamic driver headphones. The Cobalt retails for $499. I received…

The Moondrop FreeDSP is a 2-pin cable with an integrated USB-C DAC/AMP. The FreeDSP has a retail price of $29.99. I received the FreeDSP from ShenzhenAudio in exchange for my impressions. HEADPHONES: During my review process, I used the Moondrop FreeDSP with the Moondrop S8. MUSIC: I assessed these headphones using FLAC…

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The Moondrop Para is an open-back over-ear planar magnetic headphone. The Para retails for $299. I received the Para from ShenzhenAudio in exchange for my impressions. During my review, I used a Moondrop Line V 4.4mm balanced cable, which was also provided to me by ShenzhenAudio. SOURCES: During my review process…

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The Hidizs MS1 Galaxy is an in-ear monitor (IEM) with a single 10.2mm dynamic driver in each earpiece. I received the MS1 Galaxy directly from Hidizs in exchange for my impressions. NON-SOUND IMPRESSIONS: The Hidizs MS1 Galaxy does not include any accesories other than three pairs of silicone eartips (S, M, L)…

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The Moondrop Dawn Pro is a DAC/AMP combo with both 4.4mm balanced and 3.5 mm single-ended outputs, dual CS43131 DAC chips, and a $49.99 price tag. I received the Dawn Pro from ShenzhenAudio in exchange for my review. HEADPHONES:

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The Hidizs MP145 is an in-ear monitor (IEM) with a single 14.5mm planar magnetic driver in each housing. The MP145 is currently available at an early bird price of $139 on Kickstarter. I received the MP145 directly from Hidizs in exchange for my review. MUSIC: I tested this device with FLAC…