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Piega Premium 501 Wireless Gen 2 — The Living Room Audiophile Cheat Code
Big-speaker slam, ribbon speed, and “plug-it-in-and-enjoy” simplicity — even in a nasty room Firstly, I’m wishing you a fantastic 2026, health, joy, and yes… may this be the year you land that elusive audiophile nirvana (or at least get uncomfortably close to it). If you watched my 2025 end-of-year roundup (the one with the gear…
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My Favorite Audio Discoveries of 2025 (and Why They Stayed)
2025 is coming to an end, Christmas is here, and I wanted to do something I rarely do: a highlights-of-the-year piece focused on the gear that actually survived real life. Not the stuff I tried for two evenings and then packed back into a box. I mean the products that earned a permanent place in…
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Bower and Wilkins PI8 – Wireless ANC Earbuds Review | Comparison to Technics AZ-100, Devialet Gemini II, Apple AirPods Pro 3, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Earbuds
This one was a tough review—one of my toughest. It took weeks of tuning, listening, and note-taking to get what I needed, but it was also fun. And it’s a good reminder: you don’t always need big bucks to play around with great sound. What pulled me back into this rabbit hole was the Bowers…
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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 Review (vs ML 5909, Focal Bathys): Sound, ANC, Measurements
I feel like in the last few years we’ve been spoiled in this hobby. Back in 2007 you had a handful of solid wired options—and “wireless” basically meant a really long cable. It’s funny now how we audiophiles used to mock Beats by Dr. Dre. They did sound bad, sure, but they did convince regular…
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Rockna Wavedream Reference Signature – Art Achieved Through Engineering
As you might already know from previous reviews, I am a big fan of Rockna Audio products. I have been very impressed by their first WaveDream implementation 11 years ago. They have evolved a lot since then and in 2021 I was blown away by their Rockna Wavelight DAC. I borrowed it for a review…
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A Journey to Audiophile Nirvana: T+A Solitaire P Headphones Review
I have been holding onto this review for a while now. You can find here the first contact I had with these headphones here. I was so impressed with them at the Munchen High End Show, that I have bought them for myself few months after the event. I have delayed this review because my…
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Embrace the First Light: The Meze Alba Experience
I am excited to write about these wonderful little headphones. If you haven’t checked my report on the Munich High End Show, you can find it here. Meze presented Alba at the show, and I had the pleasure of discovering it myself. I was blown away by Alba and awarded it both the “Wallet Wrecker”…
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Electrifying Euphony: My Journey from Whisper to Roar with the Game-Changing Chord Ultima Amp
Recently, I found myself yearning to dive back into the world of speakers. As many of you know, I’m the proud owner of a pair of Martin Logan ESL-11A speakers, which I’ve previously reviewed. I still adore them, but life, especially with two little ones scampering around the house and needing quiet for their naps…
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Apertura Edena Evolution Review: Punchy Bass, Pristine Clarity & Live Dynamics
Today I had the pleasure of visiting the avstore.ro showroom in Cotroceni, Bucharest, and I discovered a wonderful pair of speakers: the Apertura Edena Evolution. These speakers were a fantastic surprise. They look stunning, sound incredible, and—considering how good they are—won’t break the bank. After all, you can easily spend the same amount on a Read more
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From Skeptic to Believer: The HE-1000 Unveiled Experience
I have to admit, I wasn’t too eager to try these headphones at first. Having kids around made me wary of the “naked driver” design, even though I do have a separate office to reduce the risk. My friend Sandu from Soundnews urged me to give them a listen—and when Sandu says that, you don’t Read more
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ZMF Atrium: Lifelike and Vibrant Musical Experience
My journey with ZMF began two years ago at the 2023 Munich High End Audio Show. I was immediately drawn to Zach’s headphones and managed to snag a quick listen. The sound was promising, but I needed more time to truly appreciate it. Zach generously sent me a pair of Calderas, which I reviewed here. Read more
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2024 Munich High End Audio Show Report
The first time I have visited the Munich High End Show was in 2023, and since then I just couldn’t wait to go back in 2024. I am happy to say that I participated this year as well and I had a blast! I truly enjoyed going to the show. Yes, I did manage to Read more
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Earbuds Review
Over the past few years, I’ve really come to appreciate the convenience of portability, ease of use, and the blissful silence offered by noise-canceling headphones. There was a time when I roamed around, strapped with portable headphone “systems” that looked more like a tangle of wires than a music setup, probably making fellow subway passengers Read more
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Mark Levinson 5909 – Portable Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones Review
Lately, I’ve been exploring more portable and wireless headphones, both over-ear and in-ear models. It seems we’re reaching a point where compact devices no longer compromise on performance and sound quality, making them increasingly convenient for daily use. I remember the days of lugging around my hefty Shanling M8 DAP paired with Meze Liric or Read more