The Collector : Audio Gadgets

Burson is an Australian brand that took the world by storm with its revolutionary flagship 'Conductor' line of DAC/AMP products back in 2019. They revolutionized power supply technology with their proprietary Max Current Power Supply (MCPS). This was a game-changer for audio equipment. Now Burson offers a lot more DAC/AMP and other sound equipment, such as Soloist, Playmate, Supercharger 3A/5A, etc. I have been trying to post this review for quite some time because I wanted to have a comparison of their various op-amps. I have been using the V5i-D (I was so impressed the first time I used them in my little bear that I have V5i-Ds on all my supported portable setups) and V5 Discrete Op-Amps (for giving a desktop-like feel to my portable setups) for the past few years, and I would like to thank Burson India for sending me their latest V6 Vivid Op-Amp for the comparison. In terms of design, the V-5i series are partial discrete Op-amps and come in both singular and dual supply ...

DUNU is a well-known name in the audiophile community. It is an old player that has given us many gems like DN-2000J, Studio SA6, Zen, and many more. Falcon pro eclipse series is a worthy addition to Dunu's product line Up. These earpieces are an elegant example of DUNU's excellent craftsmanship. The shiny metallic earpieces have a mirror finish faceplate with frosted borders. The faceplate has DUNU written over it. These earpieces are as easy on the eyes as they are on the ears.  The design is simple and powerful. Overall look and feel it's extraordinary. It is bundled with a high-purity 6N silver-plated OCC copper cable with a new Q-Lock Lite modular plug system. This plug system works perfectly with all the termination plugs, 3.5 mm SE, 2.5 mm balanced, and 4.4 mm balanced. The splitter and jacks have the same frosty finish as the faceplate border, adding to the aesthetics.  The package carries a whole lot of stuff as exciting as the IEM itself. It comes with a green-col...

Tin Hifi is located in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. It is a reputed name in audiophile circles. This company has the vision to gift the world with high-quality sound at an affordable price. With their idea in mind that High-Quality music should not be a luxury speaks to every music lover Tin Hifi has launched Tin Hifi T3 plus in the market. Tin Hifi T3 plus has a single 10mm dynamic driver unit that features an LCP diaphragm. They have a dual-cavity design to maintain a proper pressure inside the driver cavity for switch movement of the diaphragm. The pair adopts a high-quality LCP(Liquid Crystal Polymer) diaphragm coil for quality sound reproduction. The LCP diaphragm reduces the unnecessary vibrations resulting in clean, distortion-free sound output.  The earpieces are made of skin-friendly resin and come with a 2pin standard connector.  Disclaimer:  I have received Tin Hifi T3 as part of the review circle sent from Hifigo in exchange for honest reviews. Al...

TRN has recently introduced TRN VX pro as their latest hybrid IEM retailing at sub 100$ range using a 1DD+8BA driver setup. Even at a budget price, the quality of earpieces is top-notch with full metallic housing. The stock cable on the other hand feels a bit degraded to the overall build quality. The IEM is very much comfortable to wear and its design is very ergonomic and elegant. Disclaimer:  I have received TRN VX pro as part of the review circle sent from Hifigo in exchange for honest reviews. All impressions of sound are subjective to my own listening and my sources and are based on my experience with IEMs of similar hardware configurations and price ranges. The IEM can be purchased at: https://hifigo.com/products/trn-vx-pro Sources: For this review, the unit has been paired to LG V30+ and Shanling M6 (AK4495EQ).  Pros: 1) Lavish quantity of bass 2) Easy to drive and very well-tuned V-Shaped Signature 3) Weighted mids 4) Comfortable fit 5) Good Build quality an...

Tin Hifi is located in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. It is a reputed name in audiophile circles. This company has a vision to gift the world with high-quality sound at an affordable price. Their idea that High Quality music should not be a luxury speaks to every music lover.  The first thing you will notice when you see P1 plus is how well ergonomic and elegant its design and build is. The shells are made of stainless steel  with two vents. The smooth triangular faceplate is gorgeous. Its look and feel is eerily similar to P1; it's the Planer tuning in P1 plus that marks the difference between them. It comes with a standard set of items one would expect to come with earphones this range. The box has a silicon eartips, some foam tips ,a  leather carry case and a stock cable. The stock cable is interesting, it's a 5N OFC(Oxygen Free Copper) MMCX type cable, with metallic Y-splitter and connector which pairs beautifully with the earpiece shell. This time it has been b...

Burson is an Australian brand that took the world by storm with its revolutionary flagship 'Conductor' lineup DAC/AMP products back in 2019. They revolutionized the power supply technology with their proprietary Max Current Power Supply (MCPS). This was a game-changer for audio equipment. Super Charger 3A is a power supply bespoke to Burson devices operating at 24V/3A. This proprietary tech by Burson changed the way role of power supplies in the audio setup for good and forever. By the looks of it, it’s a simple device. A black square box which you plugin from one side and get the output from the other side. The plugin side comes with 3 different adaptors for different geographies in the world. I got an EU adaptor, a UK adaptor, and an AU adaptor. The output goes from a 2.5mm barrel plug. Disclaimer: I have received Burson Super Charger 3A by brand in exchange for honest reviews. All impressions of sound are subjective to my own listening and my sources. Sources: For this revie...

Even if one is not familiar with TKZK , there is hardly anyone in audio community who  doesn't know Tin Hifi. This is a well-established name in the audiophile industry and has given smashing hits like T2, T3, T4 etc. TKZK is their new venture that has just started its journey with Wave. The wave is very decent 1BA and 1DD hybrid design. The product is packaged in a black box with a picture of earphone in the middle and the name of brand and product etched in gold on the top and bottom. The box contains earphones, stock cable, ear-tips and a small carry pouch. The accompanying accessories are not extravagant but that is understandable given its price range.  The earphones however do have a quality built irrespective of the price tier. The design is simple yet powerful. It comes in 2 colors, grey and blue. The faceplate has a metallic look with wave patterns, it is also encased in resin giving it a shiny appearance. The earpieces are slightly big in size but surprisingly comfor...

Hidizs is a Hong Cong based audio company known for delivering quality portable audiophile equipment like DAP, DAC, Amps and IEMs.  S8 is an offering by Hidizs that surprises us with its features, size and price. It is a USB DAC-AMP that comes with 4 types of connector and is super useful for all types of sources we use, be it an android phone, an  iPhone or any laptop. With most of the phones getting away with the headphone jack, USB dongles solve a dire need of the hour. This does not need any kind of app installation even on laptop. Just connect it with the device and you are good to go. In just an inch square of size S8 packs so many capabilities that it mind blowing. Its design is minimalistic and simple. CNC machined aluminum case makes it sturdy and strong. It's extremely lightweight so super easy to carry. It comes in two colors, white and black. The front side has just 2 buttons on them, the top side has  a headphone jack and bottom side has a micro-USB port. The...

7Hz , aka "Theta wave" is a team of engineers enthusiasts bound by their common love of music and an idea to summon musical trance through their equipment. Timeless has got a lot of attention these days in all the audio forums as it one of the few planar driver IEMs out there. Each timeless earpiece is cut out of aviation-grade aluminum alloy material and then shaped using a high-precision CNC machining process followed by  the highest strength level of hard oxidation treatment. The result is a product with a high aesthetic value along with ergonomic comfort.  The metallic earphones have a raw charisma to it. Perfectly round faceplate engraved with concentric circles give another worldly appearance to it.  The overall look and feel is classy and stunning. 7Hz is bundled with a silver-plated single crystal copper inner core with a silver foil outer layer. Its smooth and complements the earpieces perfectly. The carry case is very sturdy and feels like a rugged brick of alum...

Kinera is a brand of YuTai Electronic Acoustics, that has been in the business for more than 10 years now. Based in Dongguan, China, YuTai is a pioneer in 'Bone Conduction' technology. In last few years , Kinera has produced a series of exceptions products which include Odin, Idun, Seed, BD005, Idun Deluxe and single dynamic driver SIF. Skuld is the latest jewel in crown. It is a 5 BA driver in-ear monitor with stunning looks and killer design. It is interesting to know that Skuld takes its name from Norse mythology, in which is means "Goddess of the Future" whose job is to decide fates of people. Kinera left no stone untuned to ensure that the packaging and presentation of Skuld reflects grandeur  of its name. The ear-pieces are an absolute delight to look at. The hand painted faceplate is absolutely stunning with its blue and green patterns, shimmering golden dots fill the blackish background behind this pattern, resulting the feel with a nicely lit night sky. The m...