MAIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/R7NxRFT6FiI UPDATE: dCS has issued an apology which can be read here: https://dcs.community/t/goldensound-headphones-com-dcs-an-update/6740 dCS has threatened to sue for damages over my review of the dCS Bartok. Special thanks to Amir Majidimehr from AudioScienceReview and Jussi Laako from Signalyst for their input. dCS Bartok Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HTN951SURI dCS Bartok Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2021/10/12/dcs-bartok-with-headphone-amp-measurements/ Content and analysis sponsored by patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound and https://headphones.com 👕 Merch! 👕: https://shop.goldensound.audio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenSoundHiFi Come chat on discord: https:/discord.gg/hifi Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Meitner MA3 is a DSD DAC from Canadian manufacturer Meitner with a number of quite unique design aspects, but is it worth the money? Meitner MA3 Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2024/06/08/meitner-ma3-dac-measurements/ DIY DACs: https://signalyst.com/hardware-products/ https://puredsd.ru/ Meitner MA3: https://www.mimic-audio.com/products/meitner-ma3 Content and analysis sponsored by patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound and https://headphones.com 👕 Merch! 👕: https://shop.goldensound.audio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenSoundHiFi Come chat on discord: https:/discord.gg/hifi Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Build Quality 01:16 - Internals 03:01 - DSD DAC Design 04:15 - Design Challenges 07:48 - Listening Impressions 17:07 - Outro

The ZMF Caldera is the first planar magnetic headphone from ZMF, and it's quite an impressive debut! Content and analysis sponsored by patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound and https://headphones.com ZMF Caldera: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/products/caldera 👕 Merch! 👕: https://shop.goldensound.audio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenSoundHiFi Come chat on discord: https:/discord.gg/hifi Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Hifiman Audivina is goodn't. Buy an Arya/HE1000 instead Measurements taken by Resolve @ Headphones.com on a GRAS 43AG Content and analysis sponsored by patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound and https://headphones.com Hifiman Audivina: https://headphones.com/products/hifiman-audivina-closed-back-headphones Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenSoundHiFi 👕 Hoodies + Shirts! 👕: https://shop.goldensound.audio/ Come chat on discord: https:/discord.gg/hifi Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

I'm excited to announce a collaboration product with Ferrum, the WANDLA GoldenSound Edition! USA: https://headphones.com/products/ferrum-wandla-dac-goldensound-edition?_pos=2&_psq=wandla&_ss=e&_v=1.0.json UK: https://www.hifonix.co.uk/detail/ferrum-audio-wandla-golden-sound-edition EU: Contact your local dealer For existing WANDLA owners, a conversion will be available for $600 at a later date. Conversion means the user will receive a GoldenSound edition firmware, which can be flashed to their WANDLA. This firmware will be specific to their unit and the process of conversion will be reversible The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition has six key aspects: - Elevated digital headroom - Many modern musical tracks are produced in a waythat leaves very little headroom in the recording, often referred to as the Loudness Wars, This can cause clipping and additional distortion during playback on most DACs due to the oversampling filter being unable to accurately reconstruct strong transients. The WANDLA has its own digital processing headroom, but GoldenSound Edition has elevated headroom to accommodate it to its additional DSP functions, which are described in below paragraphs. Therefore, WANDLA GoldenSound Edition is highly immune to intersample overs even in bypass mode at full output level, allowing you to play back any music free from additional distortion, and enjoy a higher quality sound. Moreover, due to its DSP functions, now this sound can be even more tailored to your personal taste. - Spatial Enhancement - The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition features a unique spatial enhancement that utilizes the power of the Ferrum SERCE module to provide an expanded soundstage and improved clarity of separation between musical elements, whilst avoiding the drawbacks commonly found in other approaches. A Headphone Mode and a Speaker Mode are offered to provide an enhancement tailored to each use-case, and this is achieved without any coloration to the frequency response, no additional distortion, and no tricks like added reverb. - Tube Mode - The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition features a tube mode, which intentionally increases the even-order harmonic distortion produced by the DAC, similar to the distortion added by a tube amplifier. This allows the user to enjoy a warmer, richer sound without directly changing frequency response, and without the other drawbacks commonly found in tube based devices such as increased noise. - Hardware Voltage Adjustment - - Hardware Voltage Adjustment - The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition benefits from a hardware level output voltage adjustment, allowing the user to swap between just below 10 Vrms output to a just below 4 Vrms output. This is facilitated via a dedicated hardware voltage divider in the output stage of the DAC, allowing the user to select lower output voltage and ensure compatibility with all amplifiers, without a need to use any digital volume control, or to have analog volume control components in the signal path. This hardware voltage divider will be available on the standard edition of WANDLA and WANDLA GoldenSound Edition units starting with board revision v4.0.   Revisions older than v4.0 will support this functionality but do so in a slightly different way. These revisions will use the existing analog voltage control instead. While we originally intended to achieve this by digital attenuation, new insights brought us another, better solution. By using the analog voltage regulation, we can even get older revisions of the WANDLA board closer to v4.0, where this functionality is achieved by hardware as well, but only by a different part. This solution means all WANDLA users will be able to enjoy the fruits of our labor. - Impact + - The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition features an Impact + function for those that enjoy a little more low-end in their music listening experience. Though rather than a basic bass-shelf, this feature uses a customized two-band EQ which not only elevates bass but provides additional punch and dynamic impact. - No MQA - The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition no longer uses any MQA processing, with all content being kept as untouched PCM other than if you choose to enable one of the sound tuning features. All of DSP functions of WANDLA GoldenSound Edition are extensively using processing power of WANDLA’s SERCE module. Therefore, to ensure seamless operation, MQA decoder is not available in GoldenSound Edition. 👕 Merch! 👕: https://shop.goldensound.audio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenSoundHiFi Come chat on discord: https:/discord.gg/hifi Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The ZMF Atrium is a headphone that does things differently to many, and quickly became the headphone that I enjoyed using the most out of everything I have. Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound ZMF Atrium: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/products/atrium 👕 Merch! 👕: https://shop.goldensound.audio/ VikingWeaveCables: https://vikingweavecables.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenSoundHiFi Come chat on discord: https:/discord.gg/hifi Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Test Tracks: K-Means Clustering - BT: https://song.link/i/1687584536 Cracker Island - Gorillaz: https://song.link/i/1641561665 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Accessories and build 1:10 - Comfort 1:50 - Pads 2:22 - Mesh 3:05 - Build (Cont) 4:03 - Sound 16:00 - Outro The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Woo Phantom DAC is a product with a unique form factor and a surprisingly tube like sound signature! Content and analysis sponsored and made possible by supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound and https://headphones.com Woo Phantom DAC: https://wooaudio.com/sources/wooaudio-phantom-dac-cable Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/ This unit was loaned to me for review by Woo Audio. I do not use affiliate links and have no financial relationship with Woo or any other manufacturer. 👕 Merch! 👕: https://shop.goldensound.audio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenSoundHiFi Come chat on discord: https:/discord.gg/hifi Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Build and Design 1:27 - Sound 2:45 - Measurements 3:40 - Sound (Continued) 5:17 - Outro The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The T+A DAC200 is a high end DAC and analog preamp with some interesting design aspects that could make it either an absolutely fantastic option or a little more underwhelming depending on your use case. Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound T+A DAC200: https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/audiosystems/series-200/dac-200-d-a-converter/ Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2023/11/22/ta-dac200-measurements/ This unit was loaned to me for review by a friend. I do not use affiliate links and have no financial relationship with T+A any other manufacturer. 👕 Merch! 👕: https://shop.goldensound.audio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenSoundHiFi Come chat on discord: https:/discord.gg/hifi Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Test Tracks: Perimeter - Gidge: https://song.link/i/1530438678 Breathe - Skinny Living: https://song.link/i/1262987372 Merry Go Round of Life - Grissini Project: https://song.link/i/1463873106 Max-O-Man - Fourplay: https://song.link/i/1305715765 Foolish Fish - DROELOE: https://song.link/i/1699055038 Moving Mountains - ANIMA!: https://song.link/gb/i/1241202033 Sunson - Nils Frahm: https://song.link/i/1451143665 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Build Quality 2:50 - Customization/Upsampling 5:00 - Internals/Design 10:30 - Sound (PCM) 21:45 - Sound (DSD) The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Holo Bliss is an amplifier that offers huge amounts of power, excellent objective performance and more, all in a discrete class A design. Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Holo Bliss: https://www.kitsunehifi.com/product/holoaudio-bliss-headphone-amplifier/ Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2023/02/06/holo-bliss-kte-measurements/ Ferrum OOR Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QhMllbzKcM Ron's Holo May Review (Timestamped for the visual metaphor): https://youtu.be/HPtsWvhjLxA?t=346 This unit was loaned to me for review by Holo Audio. I do not use affiliate links and have no financial relationship with Holo or any other manufacturer. Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenSoundHiFi Come chat on discord: https:/discord.gg/hifi Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Objective Info 1:10 - Internals and Design 2:40 - Build and Size 4:00 - Preamp 4:23 - Output Impedance Discussion 6:54 - Sound 13:02 - Comparisons 15:34 - Conclusion The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Enleum AMP-23R is a high end headphone amplifier offering a sound signature quite different to many other products on the market. Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Enleum AMP-23R: https://headphones.com/products/enleum-amp-23r-desktop-headphone-speaker-amplifier Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2022/07/12/enleum-amp-23r-measurements/ This unit was loaned to me for review by a friend. I do not use affiliate links and have no financial relationship with Enleum or any other manufacturer. Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenSoundHiFi Come chat on discord: https:/discord.gg/hifi Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Build Quality and IO 1:43 - Internals and Design 4:39 - Unique Volume Control 6:00 - Sound 13:39 - Low level Signal Improves Sound 14:19 - DC Offset Issue 15:47 - Conclusion 17:13 - Patrons Tracks used in this video: '#2' by Nils Frahm- https://song.link/gb/i/1451143821 'Machine' by Boogie Belgique - https://album.link/gb/i/1640066569 'Awake' by Tycho - https://song.link/gb/i/793928278 'Only girl in the room' by ISYLA - https://song.link/gb/i/1616852533 'A ton of automatons' by Sinewave - https://song.link/gb/i/865851275 The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

Does 'As the Artist Intended' really exist? Do audiophiles use their gear to listen to music or the other way around? Watch Episode 1 here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4gGqts_Ty0 GoldenSound: https://youtube.com/goldensound https://patreon.com/goldensound Currawong: https://www.youtube.com/currawong https://www.buymeacoffee.com/currawong Passionforsound: https://www.youtube.com/passionforsound https://www.patreon.com/passionforsound Reviews by WaveTheory: https://www.youtube.com/@wavetheorysound https://www.patreon.com/wavetheory1 0:00 - What we've been listening to 12:13 - Main Topic Alan Parsons on Audiophiles: https://boingboing.net/2012/02/10/alan-parsons-on-audiophiles.html Felix Laband - Dark Days Exit - https://album.link/gb/i/69882938 Jono McCleery Mark Lanegan - I'll take care of you - https://song.link/gb/i/3266458 Metallica - Lux AEterna - https://song.link/gb/i/1655727066 Shpongle - https://album.link/gb/i/337841631 The Beatles - Hey Jude - https://song.link/gb/i/1441134371 JJ Lin - A song for you til the end of time - https://song.link/gb/i/1062156036 Sonny Landreth - Grant Street - https://album.link/gb/i/497104057

The Luxury & Precision P6 Pro is a top of the line R2R portable audio player that has an astonishing level of performance for the form factor. L&P P6 Pro: https://shop.musicteck.com/products/luxury-precision-p6-pro-lossless-bluetooth-hifi-audiophile-portable-music-player-with-free-leather-case This unit was loaned to me for review by Luxury & Precision. I have no financial relationship with them or any other manufacturer, did not keep this item, and I do not use affiliate links. Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Value 2:47 - Build 4:42 - Objective Talk 6:58 - UI/Navigation 9:38 - Sound 21:27 - Conclusion 22:32 - Outro Testing Tracks: 'Play the Game' by Queen - https://song.link/gb/i/1440822116 'Asian Dream Song' by Joe Hisaishi - https://song.link/gb/i/1485855008 'Dark Water' by Agent Fresco - https://song.link/gb/i/1349662972 'Slow Motion' by Flor - https://song.link/gb/i/1496557301 'Genesis' by Justice - https://song.link/gb/i/259751738 'Easier' by Mansionair - https://song.link/gb/i/1449253635 The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Warwick Acoustics APERIO is quite simply the best headphone I've heard. Warwick APERIO: https://warwickacoustics.com/headphones/collection/black-aperio/ This unit was loaned to me for review by Warwick Acoustics. I have no financial relationship with them or any other manufacturer and do not use affiliate links. Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Value/Who is this for? 5:15 - Build and Features 7:47 - I/O 8:45 - Features (continued) 11:20 - Comfort 13:00 - Sound 36:55 - Conclusion 38:04 - Outro Intro Track: 'Man I is' by Logic - https://song.link/gb/i/1523964589 Testing Tracks: 'Harridan' by Porcupine Tree - https://song.link/gb/i/1592522265 'Letter' by Yosi Horikawa - https://song.link/gb/i/530796499 'Battle Lines' by Bob Moses - https://song.link/gb/i/1407682272 'Merry Go Round of Life' by The Grissini Project - https://song.link/gb/i/1463873106 'Evil Spider' by BENEE - https://song.link/gb/i/1469442568 'Death is the new sex' by Tunng - https://song.link/gb/i/1524708598 'Repeating' by John Frusciante - https://song.link/gb/i/693317898 The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Warwick Acoustics BRAVURA is a £6000 Electrostatic headphone system that delivers one of the most enjoyable and well-rounded listening experiences you can get. Warwick BRAVURA: https://warwickacoustics.com/bravura/ This unit was loaned to me for review by Warwick Acoustics. I have no financial relationship with them or any other manufacturer and do not use affiliate links. Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Standalone vs System 2:52 - Build and Comfort 5:54 - I/O 6:43 - Disclaimer and Value 8:43 - Sound 29:43 - Conclusion 31:50 - Outro Intro Track: 'Taboo' by Boogie Belgique - https://song.link/gb/i/1148145832 Testing Tracks: 'City of Sound (Analog Sessions)' by Big Wild - https://song.link/gb/i/1479456381 'Sex and Candy' by Maroon 5 - https://song.link/gb/i/1422653271 'Particles' by pølaroit - https://song.link/gb/i/1478280307 'Pain' by The War on Drugs - https://song.link/gb/i/1242366668 'Don't Hold Back' by Bob Moses - https://song.link/gb/i/1407682282 'Cracker Island' by Gorillaz - https://song.link/gb/i/1629438370 'Caritas (ov)' by Deadmau5 - https://song.link/gb/i/1401981575 'No Words (Analog Sessions)' by Big Wild - https://song.link/gb/i/1479456372 The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Symphonium Helios is an IEM that can be described succintly as 'Uniquely Excellent'. With immense, powerful dynamics, buckets of resolution, and a tasteful tuning that offers a unique perspective on many tracks. Symphonium Helios: https://eliseaudio.com/collections/in-ear-monitors/products/symphonium-helios This unit was received as part of a review tour, it has now been sent on to the next reviewer. Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Testing Tracks: Hollow (16 Bit Remix) - Bjork - https://song.link/gb/i/644329494 The Phoenix - Pyramid - https://song.link/gb/i/787317439 Puma - Andrew Bird - https://song.link/gb/i/1440954413 Ezio's Family - Grissini Project - https://song.link/gb/i/1510801576 Electric Sunrise - Plini - https://song.link/gb/i/1562296284 Next High - Mansionair - https://song.link/gb/i/1611647492 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Packaging/Accessories 4:52 - Comfort/Size 7:15 - Amp requirements 9:01 - Sound Overview 11:35 - Bass 17:02 - Midrange 20:58 - Treble 25:00 - Summary 27:00 - Outro/Patrons The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

In this video I show various ways in which measurements can be unreliable, changed, misleading, and why you should always take them with a pinch of salt. Quite a long one but hopefully will be interesting! Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - Disclaimers 3:08 - Measurements are not exact 4:32 - Measurements can be altered by test configuration 7:21 - Unweighted vs A-Weighted 8:22 - ADC/Analyzer distortion adds to the result 9:30 - Amps must be fed a clean signal to test properly 10:42 - How do you know how the analyzer was configured? 11:40 - Amps: Loads 13:01 - Amps: Measuring at unrealistic levels 13:31 - Amps: Volume control makes a big difference 15:06 - DACs: Standard 4v outputs vs 'Hot' outputs 16:04 - DACs: Noise from PC 17:29 - DACs: Internal settings 18:45 - DACs: Jitter from digital source 19:35 - DACs: Sample rate affects performance 20:31 - Manufacturers: SINAD doesn't tell the whole story 21:30 - Manufacturers: How they optimise for test conditions 23:44 - Why focusing on SINAD can be a problem 27:29 - High SINAD does not mean 'transparent' 27:45 - Outro The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Denafrips Terminator Plus is a high performance, unique sounding R2R DAC offering a signature that I think many people will really enjoy. This DAC is changing your music, and might not fit purists or those seeking a strictly 'accurate' presentation, but wow it puts a smile on my face! https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/denafrips-terminator-plus-r2r-dac This unit was purchased independently for review and re-sold prior to this video being uploaded. Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Terminator Plus Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2021/10/07/denafrips-terminator-plus-with-gaia-measurements/ Gaia Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2021/10/04/denafrips-gaia-measurements-with-terminator-clock-sync-test/ Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Testing Tracks: Someone Else's Dream (Slenderbodies Remix) - Absofacto - https://song.link/gb/i/1594948999 6's to 9's [Analog Sessions] - Big Wild - https://song.link/gb/i/1479456384 BAD BAD News - Tai Verdes - https://song.link/gb/i/1565280576 Path of the Wind - Grissini Project - https://song.link/gb/i/1517760853 No Tomorrow [Red Bull Symphonic Rework] - Camo & Krooked & Mefjus - https://song.link/gb/i/1548660010 Romeo - Jungle - https://song.link/gb/i/1555318021 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Build and Design 4:03 - Internal 3:54 - Build Quality 6:17 - IO and Controls 6:42 - Sound 21:34 - T+ with the Gaia 23:29 - Conclusion 24:17 - Patrons The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Woo WA33 is a beautifully voiced, immensely capable amplifier that I can comfortably say is one of the most impressive amps I've heard in quite some time. https://wooaudio.com/amplifiers-all This unit was loaned to me for review by Woo Audio Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Measurements and written reviews: https://goldensound.audio Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Intro Track: "Hypotheticals" by Lake Street Dive - https://song.link/gb/i/1544316132 Testing Tracks: Inner Light - Elderbrook & Bob Moses - https://song.link/gb/i/1575388827 Musk - Tash Sultana - https://song.link/gb/i/1534691975 Superbia (ov) - Deadmau5 - https://song.link/gb/i/1401981569 Disarm you (Grey Remix) - Kaskade - https://song.link/gb/i/1198250023 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Test setup and tubes 3:54 - Build Quality 6:44 - IO 7:40 - Sound 22:45 - WA33 with the Abyss 1266 26:17 - Conclusion 28:19 - Patrons The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

CORRECTION: The Bartok cannot accept a 10Mhz clock input, it only accepts word clock inputs The dCS Bartok is a high end DAC with absolutely stunning build quality and features that make other DACs feel primitive by comparison. Unfortunately, the sound quality does not live upto the price. Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound The dCS Bartok was loaned to me for review by a friend. dCS Bartok: https://dcsaudio.com/product/bartok Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2021/10/12/dcs-bartok-with-headphone-amp-measurements/ Come chat on discord: https://discord.gg/YMJS4GV Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Testing Tracks: Bangarang - Skrillex - https://song.link/gb/i/491596647 A-O-K - Tai Verdes - https://song.link/i/1566167617 Magenta Rising - Parov Stelar - https://song.link/i/978392986 Moth to a Flame - The Weeknd - https://song.link/i/1590610710 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Testing and hype discussion 6:07 - Sound 13:17 - Summary The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The SMSL D1SE is perhaps my favourite DAC under $1000 due in large part to how good it is in just about any situation. There's little to fault with this product. Thank you very much to Apos Audio for lending me this unit for review. Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound SMSL VMV D1SE: https://apos.audio/products/smsl-vmv-d1se-mqa-dac Denafrips Ares 2: https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/denafrips-ares-r2r-dac D1SE Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2021/12/27/smsl-d1se-measurements/ ESS Documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mlqjMJW_blggfv1IHY2Ff00jxlcWswae?usp=sharing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuEIs2PA1nU Come chat on discord: https://discord.gg/YMJS4GV Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Intro Song: 'Tear you down' by Fab Beat - https://song.link/gb/i/1538472935 Testing Tracks: Sonata for Violin in G-Minor - Tartini - https://song.link/gb/i/968876487 If I Could - Camo & Krooked (Red Bull Symphonic) - https://song.link/gb/i/1507172725 Battle Lines - Bob Moses - https://song.link/gb/i/1407682272 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:51 - IO and Internals 3:30 - Build 6:27 - Sound Customisation 7:18 - Other features 8:06 - Sound 19:19 - Conclusion The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Gustard X26 Pro is a high-performance DAC at a pricepoint that is certainly high-end, but affordable to many. Gustard X26 Pro: https://aoshida-audio.com/products/gustard-dac-x26-pro SMSL VMV D1SE: https://apos.audio/products/smsl-vmv-d1se-mqa-dac Denafrips Ares 2: https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/denafrips-ares-r2r-dac Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Come chat on discord: https://discord.gg/YMJS4GV Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound X26 Pro Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2021/07/21/gustard-x26-pro-measurements/ Content and analysis made possible thanks to support from https://headphones.com Testing Tracks: Cola - Arlo Parks - https://song.link/gb/i/1457328606 Like a Kennedy - Joywave - https://song.link/gb/i/1501266801 Hideaway - Jacob Collier - https://song.link/gb/i/1109401836 T-Shirt - Gnash - https://song.link/gb/i/1446106135 Ezio's Family - Grissini Project - https://song.link/gb/i/1510801576 Bonafide - Emotional Oranges - https://song.link/gb/i/1569279448 Personal - Emotional Oranges - https://song.link/gb/i/1461504462 The Night King - Ramin Djawadi - https://song.link/gb/i/1464079003 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Features/Menu 2:44 - IO 3:13 - Internals 5:49 - Value Discussion 7:49 - Sound 23:02 - Summary 23:53 - Outro The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The GS-X mini is a very popular high-end headphone amp, with a lot to love. It's not perfect, but it certainly sounds great! GS-X mini: https://www.headamp.com/products/gs-x-mini GS-X mini measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2021/09/30/headamp-gs-x-mini-headphone-amplifier-measurements/ This unit was loaned for review by Skedra (VikingWeaveCables) Come chat on discord: https://discord.gg/YMJS4GV Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Measurements and written reviews: https://goldensound.audio Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Testing Tracks: Saturday - 21 Pilots - https://song.link/gb/i/1561837010 Trains - Porcupine Tree - https://song.link/gb/i/1581760127 Final Ascent - Hans Zimmer - https://song.link/gb/i/1533268323 You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC - https://song.link/gb/i/574050607 All of the time - Jungle - https://song.link/gb/i/1555318019 Woman - Elderbrook - https://song.link/gb/i/1255879880 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Design/Build 1:52 - Power and Pairings 4:12 - Sound 20:40 - Summary 21:42 - Outro The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

(Yes the video is a joke, couldn't help it given how sketchy the package looked, but the project is real and I'll be showing more of it soon! Huge thank you to Skedra aka vikingweavecables for making this.) It's a prototype for a fully balanced Blind ABX testing device with several design elements to prevent the user from knowing if a switch has occurred and what the input has been switched to if it did. It should allow for pretty easy blind testing of DACs and amps without any additional help. The software allows you to choose how many runs you want to do, randomly assigns X as either input A or input B at the start of each run. The user can switch between input A, input B, and input X, and has to determine whether X is A or X is B. The device uses truly randomised relay sequences and 'false switching' to make sure that you can never tell if it's actually switched or what it has switched to/from. Come chat on discord: https://discord.gg/YMJS4GV Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Measurements and written reviews: https://goldensound.audio Content and analysis made possible thanks to support from https://headphones.com The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Holo Spring 3 is a truly fantastic DAC punching above its pricepoint, and with some unique features that make it an extremely compelling choice. I can comfortably say I've not heard a DAC this good anywhere close to this pricepoint. This unit was loaned for review by Holo Audio. The spring 2 was loaned to me by my friend Koji (ConvinceMeAudio) Come chat on discord: https://discord.gg/YMJS4GV Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Measurements and written reviews: https://goldensound.audio Merch!: https://shop.goldensound.audio/ Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Holo Spring 3: USA: https://www.kitsunehifi.com/product/spring-3-dac/ EU: https://magnahifi.com/?s=spring+3&post_type=product&lang=en Asia / Elsewhere: https://www.facebook.com/wildismaudiohk/ HQPlayer: https://www.signalyst.com/consumer.html HQPlayer Settings: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CxAXpskSUiQgRCpPfswFKtaBzB5ac26W?usp=sharing Intro Track: 'Ultraviolet' by Jack Lloyd - https://song.link/i/1584469027 Testing Tracks: Bang Bang - Lawrence Taylor - https://song.link/gb/i/1451064407 Slow Motion - Flor - https://song.link/gb/i/1467801546 Run Boy Run - Woodkid - https://song.link/gb/i/1440862611 Time (Orchestra Version) - Hans Zimmer - https://song.link/gb/i/1452333617 Slow It Down - Manganas Garden - https://song.link/gb/i/1572340625 Reconnaissance - Mitch Murder - https://song.link/gb/i/1444368712 The Gospel of John Hurt - Alt-J - https://song.link/gb/i/886686899 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Overview and Features 4:18 - IO 4:46 - Internals 8:42 - NOS and OS discussion 13:12 - Sound 25:04 - NOS vs OS sound 27:18 - Summary 29:15 - Spring 3 vs Spring 2 33:08 - Spring 3 vs May 34:50 - Pricing/value discussion The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Rockna Wavedream Signature Balanced is a very high end R2R DAC with an amazing reputation, and it most certainly lives upto it! This unit was loaned to me by user m17xr2b on superbestaudiofriends Rockna Wavedream: https://www.rockna-audio.com/products/wavedream-dac Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Measurements and written reviews: https://goldensound.audio Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Wavedream Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2021/08/30/rockna-wavedream-signature-balanced-measurements/ Wavedream NET Measurements: https://goldensound.audio/2021/08/28/rockna-wavedream-net-review-and-measurements/ Intro Track: 'Robyn' by Lawrence Taylor - https://song.link/gb/i/1451064410 Testing Tracks: Musk - Tash Sultana - https://song.link/gb/i/1534691975 Bline - BRONSON - https://song.link/gb/i/1506713754 Panic - Shagabond - https://song.link/gb/i/1394130021 Thinkin' Bout Tomorrow - Sir Woman - https://song.link/gb/i/1527015882 Tag Team - Lawrence Taylor - https://song.link/gb/i/1451067422 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Build 1:30 - Controls/Features 3:49 - IO 4:37 - Internals 5:54 - Remote 6:24 - Test Setup 7:28 - Sound 16:06 - Objective Discussion 18:32 - Sound Part 2 21:15 - Conclusion 23:36 - Patrons The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Woojer vest edge is marketed to music lovers, but unfortunately fails to live up to the hype. This unit was purchased independently for review, made possible by support from https://headphones.com and patreon supporters. Woojer Vest Edge: https://www.woojer.com/pages/vest Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Measurements and written reviews: https://goldensound.audio Testing Tracks: Roses (Imanbek Remix) - Saint JHN - https://song.link/gb/i/1482621326 Time (Orchestral Version) - Hans Zimmer - https://song.link/gb/i/1452333617 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - How to use 1:56 - Bass slam/impact 2:55 - Presence/immersion 4:18 - Frequency Response issues 5:51 - Conclusion 6:30 - Patrons The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Woo WA22 is a fantastic, powerful balanced tube headphone amplifier with some fantastic extra features. I'm going to miss this one once it's gone! https://wooaudio.com/amplifiers-all This unit was loaned to me for review by Woo Audio Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Measurements and written reviews: https://goldensound.audio Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Intro Track: "Stuck in Nostalgia" by Manganas Garden - https://song.link/gb/i/1572340935 Testing Tracks: Inner Light - Elderbrook & Bob Moses - https://song.link/gb/i/1575388827 Musk - Tash Sultana - https://song.link/gb/i/1534691975 Unjaded (ov) - Deadmau5 - https://song.link/gb/i/1401981228 Blackbird - Tash Sultana - https://song.link/gb/i/1399798547 Foreground - Adam Tell - https://song.link/gb/i/1267460245 Disarm you (Grey Remix) - Kaskade - https://song.link/gb/i/1198250023 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Tubes vs solid state 1:45 - Types of tube amps 2:35 - WA22 Features 4:36 - Build Quality 7:50 - Sound 15:34 - Conclusion and Alternatives 17:13 - Patrons The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

An unboxing of the Audio Precision APx555 analyzer, a quick overview of my test setup, and my thoughts on objectivism vs subjectivism. Thank you so much to all my patrons, Geshelli Labs, Audiophilestyle, and especially to https://headphones.com Without your support this never would have happened and I can't express how grateful I am. Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Measurements and written reviews: https://goldensound.audio Into Track: "April Showers" by Proleter - https://song.link/gb/i/980592717 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - The APx555 1:46 - Stickerblast! 3:14 - The Measurement Setup 6:43 - Objectivism vs Subjectivism 12:24 - Patron thanks The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Focal Clear MG is a headphone that does some things well, but has a few fatal flaws that I simply cannot get past. This Unit was kindly loaned to me for review by mimic cables. https://www.mimic-cables.com/collections/headphones/products/focal-clear-mg Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Measurements and written reviews: https://goldensound.audio Content and analysis made possible thanks to support from https://headphones.com Intro Song: "Red Right Hand" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - https://song.link/gb/i/1143238813 Testing Tracks: The Way Up: Opening / Part One - Pat Metheny Group - https://song.link/gb/i/42031639 Fresh Air - Wyatt Estes - https://song.link/gb/i/1072846145 Dark Water - Agent Fresco - https://song.link/gb/i/1349662972 Last Call - Plini - https://song.link/gb/i/1540228177 Distance - The Rival Bid - https://song.link/gb/i/964479534 A song for you till the end of time - JJ Lin - https://song.link/gb/i/1062156036 Blood and Wine Main Theme - Grissini Project - https://song.link/gb/i/1481080956 Holding on to you - Twenty one pilots - https://song.link/gb/i/669698206 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Build/Accessories 4:49 - Tonality and Resolution 7:20 - Bass / Slam 11:07 - Soundstage 13:30 - Timbre 16:55 - Treble Issues 20:57 - Summary 22:13 - Clear MG vs Old Clear 22:35 - Clear MG vs HD Zeus 24:07 - Channel Stuff The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Denafrips Ares 2 is an affordable R2R dac with a lot to offer....and some questionable aspects. Correction: 768khz is 16x 48khz, not 32x! Full measurements here: https://goldensound.audio/2021/07/13/denafrips-ares-2-measurements-and-review/ Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://subscribestar.com/goldensound Denafrips Ares 2: https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/denafrips-ares-r2r-dac SMSL VMV D1SE: https://apos.audio/products/smsl-vmv-d1se-mqa-dac Intro Song: "Awake" by Electric Guest Testing Tracks: 101 Eastbound - Fourplay - https://song.link/gb/i/1305715762 Dissolve (Acoustic) - Absofacto - https://song.link/gb/i/1455616840 Ugly Boy - Die Antwoord - https://song.link/gb/i/871804919 Need Somebody - Boogie Belgique - https://song.link/gb/i/1148145824 These Drugs - Sugar Pine 7 - https://song.link/gb/i/1453710912 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - Build and Aesthetics 2:44 - I/O 3:09 - Internals 9:30 - Sound 23:35 - Not actually NOS! 31:20 - Impulse response quirk 32:28 - Conclusion 33:55 - Channel Stuff The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The ifi iDSD portable line-up is a family of immensely powerful devices with some fantastic features. Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound Diablo: https://apos.audio/collections/brand-spotlight-ifi/products/ifi-idsd-diablo Signature: https://ifi-audio.com/products/micro-idsd-signature/ Black Label: https://ifi-audio.com/products/micro-idsd-bl/ 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Build 2:42 - Accessories 6:41 - Features 9:15 - IEMatch 11:06 - Diablo Advantages 11:41 - Measured performance and signature advantages 13:29 - Sound comparison 18:10 - Conclusion 19:06 - Channel stuff/news The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Holo Audio May is the best DAC I have heard so far, the subjective and objective performance is something to behold and I cannot speak highly enough of it. Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Holo May: USA: https://www.kitsunehifi.com/product/holo-audio-may-dac/ Asia/Elsewhere: https://www.facebook.com/wildismaudiohk/ or https://www.wildismaudio.com/ EU: https://magnahifi.com/holo-audio-may-dac-level-2-r2r-dsd1024/ Part 1 discusses the internals and design of the may. Click here for part 1: https://youtu.be/Wa3sOSRa-U0 Part 2 discusses my subjective impressions and comparisons to alternative products. As well as KTE vs L2. HQPLAYER SETTINGS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CxAXpskSUiQgRCpPfswFKtaBzB5ac26W?usp=sharing New Record Day May review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPtsWvhjLxA Skedra cables: [email protected] / https://vikingaudioblog.com Intro Song: "Birds" by Plini - https://song.link/gb/i/1562295693 Testing Tracks: Stronger - Siames - https://song.link/gb/i/1385954429 It's a hard life - Queen - https://song.link/gb/i/1441463329 Eye for an Eye - Bob Moses - https://song.link/gb/i/1407682274 Motherboard - Daft Punk - https://song.link/gb/i/617154368 The Outside - 21 Pilots - https://song.link/gb/i/1561837009 Karma Police - Radiohead - https://song.link/gb/i/1239489069 Street of Dreams - Gidon Nunes Vaz Quartet - https://www.nativedsd.com/catalogue/nativedsd-selections/album-of-the-year-2020/sl1039a-embrace-me/ Intro: 0:00 Test setup: 0:47 Separation: 1:08 3D Positioning: 3:25 Stage size: 5:28 NRD Mention: 6:17 Resolution: 7:05 Engagement/Synthetic music: 11:31 KTE vs L2: 13:42 NOS vs OS and HQPlayer: 15:35 DSD: 18:58 Conclusion: 23:03 Wrap-up and patron thank-you: 23:43 The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The Holo Audio May is the best DAC I have heard so far, and not only does it sound beautiful, the engineering is the epitome of going the extra mile. Content and analysis sponsored by https://headphones.com and patreon supporters on https://patreon.com/goldensound Holo May: USA: https://www.kitsunehifi.com/product/holo-audio-may-dac/ Asia/Elsewhere: https://www.facebook.com/wildismaudiohk/ or https://www.wildismaudio.com/ EU: https://magnahifi.com/holo-audio-may-dac-level-2-r2r-dsd1024/ Part 1 discusses the design and internals of the May. Click here for part 2: (Coming soon, available early on patreon though!) HQPLAYER SETTINGS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CxAXpskSUiQgRCpPfswFKtaBzB5ac26W?usp=sharing Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound Intro Song: "Birds" by Plini - https://song.link/gb/i/1562295693 Intro: 0:00 Build: 2:04 Power Supply: 3:32 Digital Section: 5:11 DAC Modules: 8:12 Output Stage: 12:39 I/O: 13:34 The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

My response to the MQA "Bob Talks" post regarding my deep dive video. UPDATE: MQA has not yet responded to the request for encoding of natural sound files. UPDATE 2: The part about the AES paper not being peer reviewed is incorrect. This was written based on a discussion from a few years back about MQA's paper not being peer reviewed, however this has since changed and it IS peer reviewed. I cannot update this part of the video/mute just that section, so am posting here. Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound My Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRjsu9-Vznc MQA Response to my video: https://bobtalks.co.uk/a-deeper-look/all-that-glitters-is-not-golden/ Audio of this video for MQA Encoding: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13PtfNJMbuZ836FK8qynrMEKrAebuuY5b/view?usp=sharing US Trademark registry: https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/ (Choose "Basic word search" and type "MQA Lossless") MQA Lossless FAQ: https://www.mqa.co.uk/newsroom/qa/is-mqa-lossless MQA Lossless FAQ Pre-Update: https://web.archive.org/web/20210515030602/https://www.mqa.co.uk/newsroom/qa/is-mqa-lossless MQA Wikipedia Talk page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Master_Quality_Authenticated#Disputed 2018 RMAF MQA talk by Chris Connaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSv0lcHlawk Archimago's MQA article: https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/mqa-a-review-of-controversies-concerns-and-cautions-r701/ PS Audio vid on MQA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPfmWKjiccA Schiit on MQA: https://www.schiit.com/news/news/why-we-wont-be-supporting-mqa Linn on MQA: https://web.archive.org/web/20201111211105/https://www.linn.co.uk/blog/mqa-is-bad-for-music Neil Young removes albums from TIDAL: https://neilyoungarchives.com/news/1/article?id=Tidal-Misleading-Listeners 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - 1: Removal of my tracks 1:17 - 2: MQA's claims of "Losslessness" 4:06 - 3: Provenance and the Blue Light 5:42 - 4: Real world music vs test signals 6:54 - 5: More Real world music vs test signals 8:20 - 6: MQA Encoder errors 9:42 - 7: MQA's feedback 10:23 - MQA Editing wikipedia page 12:25 - 8: MQA Adding distortion and aliasing 14:00 - Are MQA's screenshots fake? 16:07 - 9: MQA sound quality and deblurring 16:37 - 10: MQA encoder is only for musicc 17:03 - 11: Video Title 17:15 - 12: General comment 18:30 - Closing thoughts The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

A stunningly well built, beautiful headphone, but does it live up to the hefty price tag? Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and help fund the APx555, and get access to the private chat: https://patreon.com/goldensound (Or subscribestar): https://subscribestar.com/goldensound [All links are un-affiliated, I receive no proceeds from any traffic or purchases] Meze Empyrean: https://mezeaudio.com/products/meze-empyrean https://apos.audio/products/meze-audio-empyrean-open-back-headphone Intro Track: "Socks" By Dominic Fike: https://song.link/gb/i/1438243887 Test Tracks: Superseded - Adam Tell - https://song.link/gb/i/1171244991 Hunger of the pine - Alt-J - https://song.link/gb/i/886686891 Put me to work - Big Data - https://song.link/gb/i/1470218613 Whistling in tongues - Felix Laband - https://song.link/gb/i/69881266 Goliath - Woodkid - https://song.link/gb/i/1507255770 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Opening thoughts 0:53 - Packaging and presentation 1:26 - Cable 2:09 - Build and comfort 3:59 - Amp pairings 5:51 - Sound signature 7:27 - Staging part 1 8:43 - Bass/Lowend 11:46 - Instrument timbre 12:38 - Midrange and pricing discussion 16:27 - Treble 17:03 - Staging part 2 18:33 - Closing discussion 20:09 - Channel update

What are the pros and cons of active vs passive preamps? A discussion of this, why you'd want a preamp in the first place, and a review of the Holo Serene preamp. Apologies that the subjective descriptions here were so short. But honestly this thing is such a transparent preamp that it simply doesn't sound like anything, and I love it. I don't mean that in the 'measures great but sounds cold/harsh' way. I mean it sounds like a wire. Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat!: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound Holo Serene: Wildism (No-USA) - https://www.facebook.com/wildismaudiohk/ Kitsune (USA) - https://www.kitsunehifi.com/product/holo-audio-serene-preamp/ Goldpoint Passive Attenuator: https://goldpt.com/sa2x.html Goldpoint measurements: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/goldpoint-sa1x-and-sa2x-passive-attenuator-technical-measurements.7303/ & https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/goldpoint-sa2x-nobsound-ns-05p-passive-attenuator-comparison-technical-measurements.7324/ Holo Serene Measurements: https://www.l7audiolab.com/f/measurements-of-holoaudio-serene-preamplifierpre-retail/ Intro Track: "C'mon" by Big Gigantic - https://song.link/gb/i/1268004832 Test tracks: Dark Place - Logic - https://song.link/gb/i/1523964596 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Preamp Task 1: Volume Control/gain 2:24 - Preamp Task 2: Input/Output switching 3:19 - Preamp Task 3: Sound Signature/Flavour 4:21 - Passive Preamplifiers 4:59 - Goldpoint Measurements 6:02 - Active vs Passive 8:18 - Why I bought the serene 9:20 - Holo Serene Measurements 9:55 - Build 11:05 - Internals 11:46 - Sound 16:40 - Serene as a Headphone Amp 19:06 - Conclusion/Summary 20:25 - Patron Shoutouts & Updates

It's important to know if you're listening at safe levels and protect yourself from hearing damage. Here's how to quickly and easily check what volume level you're listening at! Obviously this is NOT intended to be a precise measurement. This is simply to check roughly what volume level you are listening at to see if you are within safe limits. If you need precise measurements, get a calibrated headphone measurement rig. Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound

A deep dive into MQA, and its problems. Testing starts at 5:45 Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound How to test MQA's leaky filter: https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/62669-how-to-demonstrate-mqas-leaky-filter/ 2018 RMAF MQA talk by Chris Connaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSv0lcHlawk Archimago's MQA article: https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/mqa-a-review-of-controversies-concerns-and-cautions-r701/ PS Audio vid on MQA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPfmWKjiccA Schiit on MQA: https://www.schiit.com/news/news/why-we-wont-be-supporting-mqa#:~:text=Today%2C%20Schiit%20Audio%20announced%20that,so%20that%20they%20may%20choose Linn on MQA: https://web.archive.org/web/20201111211105/https://www.linn.co.uk/blog/mqa-is-bad-for-music Neil Young removes albums from TIDAL: https://neilyoungarchives.com/news/1/article?id=Tidal-Misleading-Listeners Further reading on MQA: GTO filter analysis: https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/55951-ifi-foe-fum/#comments Benchmark Audio's statement about MQA transient shifting: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/benchmark-media-systems-la4-line-amplifier-and-dac3-b-digital-to-analog-converter RealHD stops supporting MQA: https://www.realhd-audio.com/?p=7218 Archimago on transient smearing https://archimago.blogspot.com/2018/02/musingsmeasurements-on-blurring-and-why.html Rob Watts on digital filters: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/watts-up.800264/page-134#post-15968970 Benchmark on MQA: https://benchmarkmedia.com/blogs/application_notes/163302855-is-mqa-doa Meridian has doctored tests of hi-res in the past: https://audioinvestigations.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-great-debate-amir-vs-arny.html Filter ringing (with a link to Mans/troll audio) https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/30381-mqa-is-vaporware/page/699/?tab=comments#comment-983918 Aliasing vs. imaging: https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/30381-mqa-is-vaporware/page/683/?tab=comments#comment-980885 Music aliasing distortion example: https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/30381-mqa-is-vaporware/page/683/?tab=comments#comment-980857 Linear phase vs. Minimum phase: https://troll-audio.com/articles/linear-and-minimum-phase/ Sox settings to duplicate an MQA filter: https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/37821-stereophile-series-on-mqa-technology/page/7/?tab=comments#comment-754014 JA's post showing signal aliasing: https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/30381-mqa-is-vaporware/?do=findComment&comment=980401 mansr's original Dragonfly DAC analysis: https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/30572-mqa-technical-analysis/page/20/?tab=comments#comment-690307 Why MQA's digital filters blur the music: https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/30381-mqa-is-vaporware/page/470/?tab=comments#comment-936690 A Survey of Musical Instrument Spectra to 102.4 KHz https://www.cco.caltech.edu/~boyk/spectra/spectra.htm RealHD Audio on MQA: https://www.realhd-audio.com/?p=6517 Bob Stuart wanted to censor AS: https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/30381-mqa-is-vaporware/page/584/?tab=comments#comment-958011 References in MQA's response: [1] 'A Hierarchical Approach for Audio Archive and Distribution', JAES Volume 67 Issue 5 pp. 258-277; May 2019. http://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=20456 [2] 'The Gentle Art of Dithering', JAES Volume 67 Issue 5 pp. 278-299; May 2019. http://www.aes.org/e‐lib/browse.cfm?elib=20457 [3] MQA Q&A Sidebar 1: https://www.stereophile.com/content/mqa‐questions‐and‐answers‐sidebar‐1‐ example‐nielsen‐2l‐120‐track‐1 [4] MQA Q&A Sidebar 2: https://www.stereophile.com/content/mqa‐questions‐and‐answers‐sidebar‐2‐ example‐portland‐state‐chamber‐choir [5] MQA Sidebar 3: https://www.stereophile.com/content/mqa‐questions‐and‐answers‐sidebar‐3‐example‐ portland‐state‐amazing‐grace‐audibility‐analysis [6] Bobtalks: MQA CD https://bobtalks.co.uk/blog/mqaplayback/origami‐and‐the‐last‐mile/ 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Summary of topics 1:47 - Pre-video clarifications 3:44 - What is MQA? 5:41 - How I got test files encoded in MQA 6:57 - MQA 44.1khz vs Native 44.1khz 8:14 - MQA HiRes vs Native 88.2khz 11:11 - Reduced Dynamic Range 11:47 - Does unfolding work? (Many MQA releases are just upsampled 44.1khz) 12:41 - No Lossless on tidal if track is MQA 13:47 - MQA "Authentication" means nothing 14:30 - MQA Upsampling filter is leaky 15:33 - Filter attenuation analysis 16:54 - HiRes unfolding analysis 18:53 - Full decode analysis 19:54 - Conclusion 21:19 - My Opinion, and testing cables 25:46 - Why are manufacturers supporting MQA? 27:13 - Best way to play MQA files 27:44 - ifi GTO filter is MQA 28:56 - MQA's response 37:02 - Credits/Thank you The GoldenSound youtube channel, and all content is created and owned by GoldenSound LTD

The SGD1 is my first choice for a DAC under $500. The features, sound, aesthetics and company support are all absolutely fantastic. (Apologies for the meh lighting in this vid, didn't realise until after it was filmed. Will be sorted for future vids) Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound All links are un-affiliated: SGD1: http://www.soncoz.com/sgd1.html 0:00 - Intro 01:09 - Build 01:39 - I/O 02:39 - Internals 04:50 - Features 06:08 - Sound signature 07:08 - Amp pairings 08:07 - Treble and spatial presentation 11:45 - Midrange, vocals and 'texture' 13:39 - Bass/Lowend 16:13 - Conclusion Intro track: "&Run" by Sir Sly - https://song.link/gb/i/1440877067 Testing Tracks: Vogel im kafig - Grissini Project - https://song.link/gb/i/1542086035 Everything in its right place - Radiohead - https://song.link/gb/i/1097863108 Wisdom - Haywyre - https://song.link/gb/i/1557943110 Contact - Daft Punk - https://song.link/gb/i/617154647

A fantastic value-for-money DAC with a few tricks up it's sleeve CORRECTION: The capacitors on the output stage are NOT all film caps. The red ones gestured to are actually electrolytic. The film caps are the small rectangular ones adjacent to the opamp. Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon for early vids and private chat access: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound All links are non-affiliated Schiit Modius: https://www.schiit.com/products/modius Soncoz SGD1: http://www.soncoz.com/sgd1.html Schiit Modi Multibit: https://www.schiit.com/products/modi-1 (select from version dropdown) 0:52 - Build 2:09 - Internals 4:55 - Features 6:11 - Objective performance 7:53 - Test/comparison setup 9:09 - Resolution, treble, staging 15:53 - Midrange 18:42 - Bass/Lowend 22:18 - Conclusion Intro Song: "Sad Child" by Sandro Cavazza - https://song.link/gb/i/1538080562 Test Tracks: Best is yet to come - Sandro Cavazza - https://song.link/gb/i/1538080758 Such small scenes - Lewis Del Mar - https://song.link/gb/i/1148149171 Wisdom - Haywyre - https://song.link/gb/i/1557943110 Contact - Daft Punk - https://song.link/gb/i/617154647

Bit of a different video, but I wanted to say thank you for 1000 subs! And to give you a bit of an explanation as to how I go about making videos. If you have any questions join the discord (Or private telegram chat :D) and ask away! Thank you for watching! Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound Demo music playlist: TBD ADI-2 Pro ADC Performance: http://archimago.blogspot.com/2020/09/measurements-rme-adi-2-pro-fs-r-black.html Skedra cables: [email protected] Visualiser preset: https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=2373016020 Virtual cable (for the visualiser): https://vb-audio.com/Cable/ Goldpoint attenuator measurements: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/goldpoint-sa1x-and-sa2x-passive-attenuator-technical-measurements.7303/ 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Why am I making videos? 02:09 - What am I doing differently to other channnels? 06:45 - What gear am I using and why? 11:50 - How I review DACs 15:26 - How I review amps/headphones 17:10 - How do I choose what to review? 18:34 - Viewer Questions 19:16 - Burn-In 23:07 - How does my visualiser work

Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk​​​​ Support me on patreon and join the private telegram chat: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound​ (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound All links are non-affiliated HE1000v2: https://www.hifiman.com/products/detail/267 Arya: https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/arya.html Skedra cables: [email protected] Intro song: "Dust Clouds" by 20syl - https://song.link/gb/i/1202280732 Testing tracks: Caritas (OV) - Deadmau5 - https://song.link/gb/i/1401981575 Fallen from your arms - Bob Moses - https://song.link/gb/i/1407682283 Stealing Fire - Bob Moses - https://song.link/gb/i/962507278 Horizon - Daft Punk - (Only available in Japan, though i'm sure someone in my patreon chat can source it for you :) ) Bitch - Sir Woman - https://song.link/gb/i/1528076847 Working for it - Zhu - https://song.link/gb/i/1125546827 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Build quality 04:03 - Comfort 04:41 - Treble, staging and separation 08:36 - Midrange and Vocals 11:44 - Bass/Lowend 14:10 - Source gear pairing 16:00 - Comparison to arya 16:59 - Conclusion 18:20 - Conclusion V2

Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound (All links are un-affiliated) Ropieee: https://ropieee.org/ Denafrips Hermes: https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/denafrips-hermes Pi2AES: https://www.pi2design.com/pi2aes.html ifi iGalvanic: https://ifi-audio.com/products/nano-igalvanic3-0/ Schiit Eitr: https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=schiit+eitr SMS200 Ultra: https://www.sotm-audio.com/sotmwp/english/portfolio-item/sms-200ultra/ 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Devices included in video 01:48 - Data Integrity 02:30 - Electrical Noise 03:30 - Evidence of performance impact due to noise 05:30 - Jitter / Timing of data 07:28 - How can a DDC improve jitter performance? 08:28 - I2S 09:18 - Measurements of DDCs 11:42 - Measurements of I2S vs SPDIF 12:25 - Denafrips Hermes vs Pi2AES 16:38 - How audible is Jitter? 18:05 - Bad SPDIF inputs, and PLLs 19:53 - Patron thank yous Further reading on jitter/DDCs: https://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=8354 https://headfonics.com/what-is-jitter-in-audio/#:~:text=Jitter%20is%20the%20time%20distortions,of%20a%20digital%20audio%20signal.&text=Jitter%20is%20thus%20a%20deviation,deviation%20of%20the%20sampling%20rate). https://ifi-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/iFi-audio-iGalvanic3.0-Tech-Notes-1.pdf https://www.stereophile.com/reference/193jitter/index.html#:~:text=%22Clock%20jitter%22%20refers%20to%20timing,musical%20quality%20of%20digital%20audio.&text=Stereophile%20has%20obtained%20a%20unique,CD%20players%20and%20digital%20processors. https://www.stereophile.com/content/case-jitters https://benchmarkmedia.com/blogs/application_notes/12142221-jitter-and-its-effects

Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound Download Audeze Reveal EQ Software: https://www.audeze.com/pages/revealdownload Timestamps: TBD Intro Song: "The Light" by DLMT - https://song.link/gb/i/1383616613 Test tracks: Seeya - Deadmau5 - https://song.link/gb/i/1452287160 Imagination - Foster the people - https://song.link/gb/i/1468505125 Never count on me - Haywyre - https://song.link/gb/i/1474704484 Capsized - Andrew Bird - https://song.link/gb/i/1440954408 Sadbot - Pixl - https://song.link/gb/i/1093965829

Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound 0:55 - Build 2:00 - Iems on A90 3:24 - Hard to drive headphones on A90 4:39 - Internals and design 7:07 - Balanced vs Unbalanced 10:17 - Sound signature and synergy 11:44 - Sibilance 13:44 - Detail and separation 15:55 - Soundstage 17:13 - Planars on A90 18:58 - Conclusion Intro Song: "Mountain at my gates (Alex Metric remix)" by Foals - https://song.link/gb/i/1534206051 Test tracks: Something good can work - Two Door Cinema Club - https://song.link/gb/i/671942163 More than you know - Axwell Ingrosso - https://song.link/gb/i/1440881859 Movement - Hozier - https://song.link/gb/i/1448701597 Silver Soul - Zola Blood - https://song.link/gb/i/1511777921 Bonafide - Emotional Oranges - https://song.link/gb/i/1545701616

Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound 0:43 - Overview and initial impressions 2:03 - Build 3:50 - Internals 5:40 - What is multibit? 7:56 - Overall sound 9:00 - Bass 11:30 - Midrange and Timbre 14:07 - Treble and spatial presentation 15:34 - Sibilance/fatigue 17:29 - Digital inputs comparison (SPDIF/USB) 19:28 - Conclusion Intro Song: "Pan" by Plini - https://song.link/gb/i/1540228184 Test Tracks: Impulse Voices - Plini - https://song.link/gb/i/1540228183 Never - Phonat - https://song.link/gb/i/997167131 Night Remains - Rival Bid - https://song.link/gb/i/964479532 Something good can work - Two Door Cinema Club - https://song.link/gb/i/671942163

Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound The magnius is a balanced, low cost amplifier that I'm not too keen on, but also don't think schiit had much choice but to make this way. It's an amp that represents the movements the budget audio market is making. In this video I talk about why I dislike the magnius, why I feel that it isn't schiit's fault, and a little bit about why you shouldn't blindly trust measurements as a guarantee of quality. 1:37 - Power 2:42 - Overall signature 5:40 - Bass 7:00 - Midrange 8:40 - Treble 10:40 - Sound Conclusion 11:18 - Single-Ended Output 13:04 - Pot/Volume Control 13:53 - Measurements Discussion 16:38 - Why schiit designed the magnius this way 19:37 - Conclusion Intro Song: "Alien" by Dennis Lloyd - https://song.link/gb/i/1516373859 Test Tracks: Only I (Live) - Skinny Living - https://song.link/gb/i/1412810946 Full Control - Omnitica - https://song.link/gb/i/1533416334 Day by Day - Manganas Garden - https://song.link/gb/i/1163181974 Enough to Believe - Bob Moses - https://song.link/gb/i/1407682279 Take what you want - Post Malone - https://song.link/gb/i/1477880568

Come chat on discord: https://www.thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound The MScaler is a unique product with the potential to upgrade any audio chain. I adore it, but the alternatives (HQPlayer) make the asking price a tough pill to swallow. 1:45 - Build/Features 7:13 - Use with different DACs 9:47 - Improvements overview 10:31 - Soundstage 12:09 - Separation 14:20 - Transients & Timbre 17:54 - Worth it with a non-chord DAC? 19:57 - Resolution 21:56 - HQPlayer 24:37 - Conclusion Intro Song: "The Roots" by Long Arm - https://song.link/gb/i/417224140 Test Tracks: Favourite Sound - Audien & Echosmith - https://song.link/gb/i/1451879454 Pain - The War on Drugs - https://song.link/gb/i/1242366668 Breezeblocks - Alt-J - https://song.link/gb/i/520968896 Blow - Audiobruz - https://song.link/gb/i/1479881875 Thank you to my patrons, you make this possible! Kingjunguhn, Ross Kyle, Mammal Dylan Nunn, Fuji Xu, Kevin Yamasaki, TreeNanner, Jack Alex Piercy, Gizmo1k, Jay Samuel, TheVorp

Come chat on discord: https://thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound The DAVE is chord's flagship DAC, with a flagship price, increasing further when you add the M-Scaler upsampling unit. And this combination is nothing other than fantastic. 1:30 - Build/Aesthetics 2:30 - Connectivity 3:20 - Headphone Amp 6:35 - Why do Chord DACs sound different? 8:35 - Sound 18:20 - To M-Scaler or not to M-Scaler? 23:17 - End / Patrons Intro Song: "Iron" by Woodkid - https://song.link/i/1440862926 Test Tracks: Are you serious - Andrew Bird - https://song.link/i/1440954417 Desire - Bob Moses - https://song.link/i/1513566903 Andvevarljod - Wardruna - https://song.link/gb/i/1496594353 Tense - BRONSON - https://song.link/i/1506713757 Below the asteroids - The Iceland Symphony Orchestra - https://song.link/i/1536478282 Death is the New Sex - Tunng - https://song.link/i/1524708598 It's All So Incredibly Loud - Glass Animals - https://song.link/i/1508562330 (Apologies for having to re-upload this one, there was a mistake that needed correcting. New mic will be coming soon as well so SQ for future vids should improve significantly)

Come chat on discord: https://thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound Merch!: https://shop.goldensound.audio/ Intro Song - "RUNAWAY - half•alive" - https://song.link/gb/i/1467959116 Test Tracks: Do it all the time - I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME - https://song.link/gb/i/1441477310 Puma - Andrew Bird - https://song.link/i/1440954413 Miracle - Caravan Palace - https://song.link/gb/i/1450509307 Merry Go Round of Life - Grissini Project - https://song.link/gb/i/1463873106 Tense - BRONSON - https://song.link/gb/i/1506713757 Anthology - OVERWERK - https://song.link/gb/i/1149063183 Eye for an Eye - Bob Moses - https://song.link/gb/i/1407682274 The chord qutest is a dac that i've really enjoyed in my time with it. I think its fantastic and has some aspects that really make it shine, but also a few drawbacks that mean it might not work for everyone.

Come chat on discord: https://thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound Had to do this, this dac is so hilariously bad that I honestly question if it's even safe to use!

Come chat on discord: https://thegoldenone.co.uk Support me on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goldensound (or subscribestar) https://www.subscribestar.com/goldensound The Blessing 2 Dusk is a fantastic all-rounder IEM that handles any genre of music excellently. A stylish, comfortable package that will give even many iems nearing $1000 a good run for their money! Intro song: "We All Have Dreams" by Louis the Child - https://song.link/gb/i/1513483245 Testing tracks: Reconnaissance - Mitch Murder - https://song.link/gb/i/1444368712 Personal - Emotional Oranges - https://song.link/gb/i/1461504462 Anthology (Daft Punk Tribute) - Overwerk - https://song.link/gb/i/1149063183 Movement - Hozier - https://song.link/gb/i/1448701597 Pain - The war on drugs - https://song.link/gb/i/1242366668 Best Behaviour - Mansionair - https://song.link/gb/i/1449253847 (Apologies for the poor framing/focus at times in this vid, will be improved for the next review!)