To Know and Love Thyself – A Review of the iBasso SR1
The perfect headphone? Maybe. Certainly the sort I want to wear all day every day.
Author Pinky Powers
Pinky Powers
Pinky is an artsy twat. Illustration, graphic design, writing. Yet music escapes him, and always has. He builds his own cables, and likes to explore the craftsmanship of others. He's a stabby one, also. At the first hint of annoyance, out comes the blade. I say he's compensating for something... in a big bad way. If we all try really hard as a collective, maybe we can have him put down.
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A beast of clarity, air, and resolution.
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The new benchmark for mid-tier performance.
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At this price, you simply can’t go wrong. The AP80 delvers more than you pay for.
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This alloy achieves something truly special.
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A top pick for smooth and airy, effortless and natural audio.
Deep Streams and High-Flown Kestrels – A Review of the iBasso IT04
Amazing clarity, exquisite detail and resolution, and and a great big soundstage. The IT04 is a strong performer.