The Element IV is long awaited succesor of the incredibly popular Element III. At first glance, it looks
identical, but the longer you look, the bigger the differences are. Is that enough to consider it an upgrade?
Is it worth its asking price of $549? Let’s find out!
The HiFiMAN Goldenwave GA-10 might be the most ambitious headphone amplifier in HiFiMAN's portfolio. It's a balanced tube amplifier with the price of $1599.
Reviewed xDuoo XA-02 is the newest DAC/Amp from popular company. It provides up to 2 Watts of power using balanced input, and uses ES9039Q2M D/A chip. It's priced at $199.
Feliks Audio Echo Vibe is the most affordable tube amp from the Polish brand. It provides up to 300 mW of power and is made for headphones with impedance of over 80 Ohms.
Schiit Audio dropped a smart and well-featured preamplifier. The Saga 2 enters a market with very little competition, due to its extremely affordable price. But is it enough? What can you expect from a $279 stereo preamp in 2025?
Feliks Audio Envy Susvara Edition is a special version of the flagship 300B tube headphone amplifier. It’s even more powerful than the OG Envy and you can buy it for €13 000 or in a bundle with HiFiMan Susvara for €16 000.
The OVO is the first headphone amplifier released by the Polish Fezz in a while. It is a class-A, tube amplifier, and it's priced at €3500.
HiFiMAN Serenade Wireless is a new addition in producer's portfolio. It is equipped with an R2R DAC, class-A amplifier and streaming capabilities. It's priced at $999.
FiiO has once again come up with a refinement to the beloved wireless BTR series - the BTR17. Released alongside the BTR15, the BTR17 represents a step in a new direction in terms of functionality and design. The culmination of those new ideas shall set you back 199 USD.
Is 15 Watts of power a lot? It is for headphones, but how about a speaker amp? Let’s take a look at Schiit Audio Gjallarhorn, the most unusual power amplifier in its class, coming at $299.