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THX Onyx

Our Verdict THX’s debut product is nicely made and well-featured, but it lets itself down in the sound department For Neat, versatile design MQA support Adds power, clarity and cleanliness Against Sonically basic Outclassed by cheaper rivals Next time you’re in a cinema, take a moment to appreciate THX. After all, the US firm will… Read more

Astell & Kern AK USB-C Dual DAC Cable

Our Verdict Astell & Kern’s digital expertise comes good in this entertaining USB-C cable DAC For Notable improvement to audio Clean, precise character Nicely made Against No iOS device compatibility No MQA support For a relatively simple product, Astell & Kern’s first portable DAC has a rather convoluted moniker. ‘Astell & Kern AK USB-C Dual… Read more

Astell & Kern A&futura SE180 player features interchangeable DAC modules

Home News (Image credit: Astell & kern) Astell & Kern, highly decorated maker of premium portable high-resolution audio devices, has just introduced the SE180 portable music player. It is the third model in the company’s A&futura series following the inaugural A&futura SE100 and SE200, both of which gained What Hi-Fi? Awards in 2019 and 2020… Read more

THX Onyx is an MQA-supporting USB DAC promising quality music on the go

Home News (Image credit: THX) If portable audio has been shaped by anything other than advancing headphones technology in recent years, it’s the arrival of portable DACs – pocketable ‘middleman’ devices that connect between a phone or laptop and a pair of headphones to improve sound quality. We’ve had laptop-friendly AudioQuest DragonFlys and the more… Read more

Astell & Kern’s AK USB-C Dual DAC cable promises to boost your portable listening

Home News (Image credit: Astell & Kern) Portable music player specialist Astell & Kern has launched a USB-C DAC cable to enhance the sound quality of an Android phone, Windows 10 PC, tablet PC or MacOS computer. As we bask in an age of high-quality streaming and increasingly high-performing headphones, the weak link in on-the-go… Read more

Case Mod World Series 2020 Winners Showcase Cyberpunk Mantis Blade PC, A ‘Floating’ Tower

Home News (Image credit: AK Mod) When times get tough, modders get modding, and 2020 was no different. Today, the winners of Cooler Master’s Case Mod World Series 2020 modding contest receive their crowns, rewarding some of the most remarkable mods created in a challenging year. The 2020 contest saw 90 entries from enthusiasts across… Read more

Review: Astell and Kern KANN Alpha Tackles any headphones without fear

The Astell & Kann family You can safely call Kern the outsiders among music players. In a positive way, that is. They emphasize a high-quality display, like all players of the brand. More unique is the very powerful headphone amplifier. This allows them to handle even very demanding headphones. And that is really special. The… Read more