Tube Amps 101 - Top considerations and configurations Sine Craft Audio 2023-01-08 | Let's talk tube power amplifiers for speakers and headphones! In this video (hopefully part of short series) I'll give an overview of common tube amp typologies and discuss what you should consider when selecting an amp. Check out my previous tube amp reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma7kyWFiDkcIh7yqRKDPzTav
Meze 105 AER - Open Back - Reasonably Priced Sine Craft Audio 2025-08-15 | Another sub-$500 Meze — but is this the one to get? Open-back, rich sound, premium build — the 105 AER promises a lot. Is it the sweet spot for everyday audiophile listening?mezeaudio.com/products/105-aer
Quick Take: ESLabs ES-2a - boutique estat achievement Sine Craft Audio 2025-07-08 | The evolution of Hong Kong based ES Labs' tribute to the STAX Omega. eslabhk.com/es-2aMore ES Labs reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma5WIj3DdLIRX7niv3_0gwjI More Electrostats: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma4XR7HiWWyMY8TzKjxmcqqU
Beyond Delta-Sigma: Ares 15th and D90 III Sine Craft Audio 2025-05-14 | A look at two DACs that skip the usual delta-sigma chips: the DENAFRIPS Ares 15th with its discrete R-2R ladder design, and the TOPPING D90 III Discrete with its 1-bit fully balanced architecture. Different builds, different sounds — both off the beaten path.Topping: https://apos.audio/products/topping-d90-iii-discrete-1-bit-fully-balanced-desktop-dacAres:denafrips.com/product-page/denafrips-ares-15th-r-2r-dac
Quick Take: xDuoo XD05 T - portable tube powerhouse Sine Craft Audio 2025-01-31 | Checking out this wacky portable player with an integrated tube stage. https://apos.audio/products/xduoo-xd05t-portable-dac-amp
Quick-ish Take - Meze 99 Classics review Sine Craft Audio 2024-11-15 | The Meze 99 Classics are certainly easy on the eye, and not bad on the wallet, but how they sound? Let's spend some time checking out these great looking, closed back, dynamic driver, $300 headphones. Learn more and buy:https://apos.audio/products/meze-audio-99-classica-closed-back-headphone
Quick Take: Enleum HPA 23 RMH review - Small but mighty! Sine Craft Audio 2024-10-27 | Don't let that thing compact and incredibly smooth exterior fool you, this precision machined aluminum jewel is a micro powerhouse. Lear more:enleum.com/hpa-23rmAMP 23-R Review:youtu.be/MQCgS9-uuXM
Mod House Tungsten, the upstart vs. Susvara, Caldera, and the world! Sine Craft Audio 2024-10-01 | Mod House came up delivering create Foster mods, moved into ear pads, and now offers its very own planar magnetic headphone which they designed and built from the ground up. But is it any good...?More info: modhouseaudio.com/bundles/enleumenleum.com/checkout
Quick Take: Meze Empyrean II - King of the build Sine Craft Audio 2024-09-03 | The Empyrean is back with all its luxurious materials and incredible ergonomics, but how does it compare to other big planners like the Hifiman Susvara and the ZMF Caldera?More info and purchase options:mezeaudio.com/pages/empyrean2https://apos.audio/products/meze-audio-empyrean-ii-open-back-headphonesMore Meze:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma6S2YH7HgPuTtTJmjIPbXiX
Quick Take: Meze ALBA IEM Review Sine Craft Audio 2024-08-20 | I got to spend the summer with this affordable and highly capable IEM from Maze Audio. It left me wondering how much HIFI I really need...mezeaudio.com/pages/albahttps://apos.audio/products/meze-audio-alba-iemsMore Meze videos:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma6S2YH7HgPuTtTJmjIPbXiX
Sneak Peek: Enleum HPA-23RMH X Mod House Tungsten Sine Craft Audio 2024-08-11 | Whoa! Two amazing fabricators team up to bundle an incredible case of super high end, super sexy, head-fi. This is just the sneak peek, more details and full review coming soon-ish (greatness can't be rushed). More details: enleum.com/enmhmodhouseaudio.com/bundles/enleum
Quick Take: FiiO R7 all-in-one audio thingamajigger, doodad, widget box! Sine Craft Audio 2024-08-08 | Amp, DAC, streamer....? Where, what, when.... This compact, presumably desktop unit offers a lots of features in a compact form factor, but to what end? https://apos.audio/products/fiio-r7
Quick Take: Meze Liric II - Closed back planar artwork Sine Craft Audio 2024-07-28 | Two grand of Romanian headphone art. mezeaudio.com/pages/liricLiric V1 review:youtu.be/xRvAlblis_wMeze headphones:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma6S2YH7HgPuTtTJmjIPbXiX
END GAME Headphone System - 100th Episode Extravaganza Sine Craft Audio 2024-06-11 | It's time for the TOTL rig... what does Sine Craft listen to on his free time? In this episode I'm happy to share the system that's had the most staying power amongst all the gear I've been fortunate enough to audition. Not saying it's the "best" system, but it makes me happy! LTA Z10e Review:youtu.be/JWwmQ2MnQUcZMF Caldera:youtu.be/ReezXClV-KY$50 Interconnects: youtu.be/ot0zJVApHwM
ModWright LS 99 Balanced Tube Preamp Review Sine Craft Audio 2024-05-10 | Part of the ModWright "9" series the LS 99 Tube preamp claims to offer audiophile performance at a more reasonable price point and compact size. More 6922 tube rolling:youtu.be/0R8CxRGe0nw?si=3GxZildvksXM-_01&t=382Subscribe to see the upcoming reviews of the ModWright PH9.0XT and KWA 99 mono blocks.
Quick Take: FiiO FT3 Over-Ear Headphones Review Sine Craft Audio 2024-04-26 | High impedance, large diameter (beryllium-plated gasket) dynamic driver over-ear headphone for $300. Learn more and buy:https://apos.audio/products/fiio-ft3-open-back-dynamic-driver-headphones?sca_ref=3107802.W8M0RLvjMc
Quick Take: xDuoo TA-22 DAC/Tube Amp Review - all in one-der? Sine Craft Audio 2024-03-14 | xDuoo packs a lot of capability and fun into this versatile headphone amp, DAC, preamp combo. And don't forget about Bluetooth :) Learn more and buy:https://apos.audio/products/xduoo-ta-22?_pos=1&_sid=315c8f6bd&_ss=r&variant=43947645403372&sca_ref=3107802.W8M0RLvjMcMore tube amps:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma7kyWFiDkcIh7yqRKDPzTavMore DACs:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma6Xv6an70TJ8LHJ5rGPYrgk
Manley Labs: Chinook, Jumbo Shrimp, Mahi Review - What makes this brand so special? Sine Craft Audio 2024-02-29 | In this video we take a look at Manley's entry level hifi components offering including the Chinook phono stage, the Jumbo Shrimp preamp, and the Mahi Mahi mono block power amps.manley.com/hifi
DeVore O/93 vs. O/baby Speaker Review Compare/O Sine Craft Audio 2023-12-08 | Founded in 2000 and operating out of the Brooklyn navy yard, DeVore Fidelity offers some beautiful sounding, and looking, boutique speakers. In this video we'll spend time with two offerings that sit in the middle of the Orangutan series, the O/baby and the O/93. To lear more about the O/baby design process check out this video:youtube.com/watch?v=GjKjL2QWyDcyoutube.com/watch?v=MSJ4OLkAYvITo learn more about DeVore and find a dealer:devorefidelity.com
Quick Take: Apos Caspian Open-Back Headphone Review Sine Craft Audio 2023-12-01 | Apos teams up with Kennerton to release a mid-fi priced open-back headphone, but is it any good?More info on the Caspian:https://apos.audio/products/apos-caspian-headphone?sca_ref=3107802.W8M0RLvjMc
Cambridge CXN ModWright Truth Mod - Review & Tube Rolling Sine Craft Audio 2023-11-15 | The Cambridge CXN V2 is a fantastically capable and musical sounding DAC/streamer: youtu.be/ulP28CvlQoM...but what happens when master audio designer Dan Wright mods it to unleash the unit's full potential with the power of tubes!?!
Quick Take: Hifiman EF600 DAC AMP Review - It slices it dices! Sine Craft Audio 2023-09-21 | Hifiman made a R2R DAC + AMP combo unit that's also a headphone stand, and a preamp... so is it a jack of all trades, or a master of nothing? More info / get you one: https://apos.audio/products/hifiman-ef600-desktop-dac-amp?sca_ref=3107802.W8M0RLvjMcMore Hifiman goodness:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma6dyw2Hrs266iRFdnFje0zi
Quick Take: STAX SR-X9000... King of the estate? Sine Craft Audio 2023-09-05 | After 6 plus months listening to the STAX SR-X9000 I'm ready to share some feedback on the king of the estats. Check out past electrostat reviews:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma4XR7HiWWyMY8TzKjxmcqqUMore info on the SR-X9000:staxheadphones.com/collections/earspeakers/products/sr-x9000More info on the LTA z10e:lineartubeaudio.com/products/z10e-electrostatic-headphone-amp-integrated-amp
Quick Take: Meze 109 PRO - dynamic open-back with soul Sine Craft Audio 2023-07-14 | Checking out Meze's beautiful $800 dynamic open-back headphone. More Meze Audio reviews:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma6S2YH7HgPuTtTJmjIPbXiXMore info & purchase:https://apos.audio/products/meze-audio-109-pro?sca_ref=3107802.W8M0RLvjMc
Quick Take: Sennheiser HD 660S2 Sine Craft Audio 2023-07-05 | What can I say... I have a hard time getting excited about the 600 series. Don't hate me :)
Quick Take: HE400se Custom Cans SuperGrills Mod - GIVEAWAY ALERT! Sine Craft Audio 2023-05-31 | The Custom Cans SuperGrill makes an affordable Hifiman planar really sing! Learn more about the Custom Cans mod:youtu.be/RgDfs6g48oUjfunk.org/wpc/product/modified-hifiman-he400se-deeper-punchier-bass-and-wider-sound-stage-copyThanks again to the kind folks at @CustomCans who agreed to send the demo unit reviewed in this video home with one of my viewers. The giveaway is now closed.
Quick Take: ZMF Caldera flagship planar headphone review Sine Craft Audio 2023-05-09 | At long last, ZMF returns to their roots of planar headphones with their very own open back Caldera. So does it live up to the hype? Listen up! shop.zmfheadphones.com/products/calderaSee more ZMF reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma5GeRwwRB-wxEKbmvpn7EA_
Quick Take: Singxer SU-2 Digital Bridge impressions Sine Craft Audio 2023-05-07 | Quick impressions on the Singxer digital to digital (D2D) converter box. https://apos.audio/products/singxer-su-2-usb-digital-interface?sca_ref=3107802.W8M0RLvjMc
Quick Take: ZMF Atrium Closed Sine Craft Audio 2023-04-20 | ZMF commonly offers both closed and open back versions of their model line. The soon to be released Atrium Closed seeks to company's patent pending damping system to deliver a special compelling presentation in a closed back package. Atrium Info:zmfheadphones.com/atrium-patentPrevious ZMF Reviews:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma5GeRwwRB-wxEKbmvpn7EA_
Do cables matter? Comparing $50 interconnects Sine Craft Audio 2023-04-06 | Does it make sense to upgrade from $10 cables to ones costing closer to $50 a pair? This video looks at the performance and differences between three popular audiophile interconnect cables. Mogami cables (assembled by Worlds Best Cables) amazon.com/stores/page/9F322C6D-770E-4F1B-81F6-D3BE70AECA68Belkin cables (assembled by Blue Jeans Cable)bluejeanscable.comMorrow Audio cables morrowaudio.com
Quick Take: Agartha 300B headphone amp from ampsandsounds Sine Craft Audio 2023-03-29 | Quick review of the ampsandsounds (A&S) Agartha 300B integrated headphone and speaker amp. Have I finally found the "perfect" amp for Hifiman's Susvara? Check out my previous review of the A&S Bigger Ben:youtu.be/G4JdiF3BCrU
Quick Take: Singxer SA-1 Balanced Headphone Amp Review Sine Craft Audio 2023-03-23 | Fully balanced and class A headphone amplifier from a company known for its digital products. Check out the SA-1 at Apos:https://apos.audio/products/singxer-sa-1-fully-balanced-amplifier?sca_ref=3107802.W8M0RLvjMc&sca_source=YouTube
Quick Take - Focal Utopia 2022 vs. Original Utopia Sine Craft Audio 2023-02-21 | This quick take is actually pretty quick. Spent some time listening back to back with the original Focal Utopia and the recent updated version (often referred to as the Utopia 2022).Original Focal review: youtu.be/dR1wZMtN0q4
Klipsch Heresy III vs. Heresy IV Review Sine Craft Audio 2023-01-31 | Interested in a Heresy and trying to decide which to buy or considering an upgrade? Let's discuss...
Quick Take: LTA Z10e - Swiss-army ZOTL headphone, estat, speaker amp Sine Craft Audio 2023-01-26 | A not so short take on the 3-in-1 Linear Tube Audio's Z10e unit that supports conventional and electrostatic headphones, plus speakers!-- Timestamps --Overview: youtu.be/JWwmQ2MnQUc?t=33Inside: youtu.be/JWwmQ2MnQUc?t=175Features: youtu.be/JWwmQ2MnQUc?t=292Estats: youtu.be/JWwmQ2MnQUc?t=468Headphones: youtu.be/JWwmQ2MnQUc?t=579Speakers: youtu.be/JWwmQ2MnQUc?t=823
Quick Take: Cambridge Audio CXN V2 review - Streamn easy Sine Craft Audio 2022-12-20 | The Cambridge Audio CXN V2 is a great sounding and highly usable streamer. More info:cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/hi-fi/cx-series-2/cxn
Quick Take: Sivga SV023 Sine Craft Audio 2022-12-16 | An open backed, dynamic drive, woody headphone in the crowded under $500 category. audio46.com/products/sivga-sv023-open-back-over-ear-headphones
Quick Take: Holo Spring 3 KTE Review (& Pontus II comparison) Sine Craft Audio 2022-11-19 | The Holo Spring 3 is an amazing R2R based DAC with an optional integrated analog preamp and a remote! Holo Audio offers three levels of upgrades, this is the top of the line KTEE edition. So, how does it sound and how does it stack up to the super popular Denafrips Pontus II? kitsunehifi.com/product/spring-3-dacPontus II Review:Part 01: youtu.be/Uss3cmk-ak8Part 02: youtu.be/a7GwiOYHGNs
Quick Take: Meze Audio Elite Review - Hard to pin down Sine Craft Audio 2022-10-27 | The $1,000 upgrade to the already speedy $3k Meze Empyrean. Do they stack up? Meze Elite Details: bit.ly/3wKSRZSReview of the Empyrean:youtu.be/-W3YK68k3as
Quick Take: RAAL-requisite CA-1a review - taming the ribbon driver Sine Craft Audio 2022-10-06 | The RAAL-requisite SR1a Earfield Monitors created a lasting impression. But what to make of these new enclosed, more traditional headphone variant?SR-1a Reviewyoutu.be/kieonPptImg
Audiophiles Anonymous Podcast 06: Negative Reviews Sine Craft Audio 2022-09-07 | Time for another episode of the Audiophiles Anonymous Podcast. This time we're talking negative (critical) reviews. When and why we do them and the importance of critical feedback in the community. Wave Theory is back! Podcast Links:Apple Music: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audiophiles-anonymous-podcast/id1611918741Google Play: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2F1ZGlvcGhpbGVzYW5vbnltb3VzL2ZlZWQueG1sAmazon: music.amazon.com/podcasts/7fec95a6-08f3-4b11-b91f-fb5435dea509Podbean: audiophilesanonymous.podbean.comYoutube Channels of the Hosts:MrAyrit: youtube.com/c/MrAyritSine Craft: youtube.com/c/SineCraftAudioSpecial Guest: Wave Theory: youtube.com/channel/UC8EGQ_ddDUKt-yndWd8EdzA/featuredHere’s the link of to the playlist of previous episodes:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN1Qn6zz1plRmMD-Edmy_M8B9Ju39invJHere’s a link to our headphone picks at different prices points: youtu.be/YyT1N4emG1M(I’d just have to say that they 8xx would definitely be my pick for under $700 at this point)#audiophilesanonymous #audiophile #podcast
ZMF Open Back Flagships - Verite vs. Atrium Review - Which is right for you? Sine Craft Audio 2022-09-06 | ZMF has two co-flagship open back headphone offerings right now. The long established king of the hill, the Verite Open and the newcomer Atrium. Which one is better and which is right for you? More info: zmfheadphones.comSee all my ZMF reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma5GeRwwRB-wxEKbmvpn7EA_
Quick Take: Rosson Audio RAD-0 Review - Easy on the eyes and the ears Sine Craft Audio 2022-08-30 | One-off works of art from Alex Rosson (former CEO of Audeze) and team. The Rosson Audio RAD-0 offers a unique listening experience and aesthetic. More info:rossonaudiodesign.comCheck out the artists at work: youtu.be/u74Cj3k_uWY
Is the latest really the greatest? - The Audiophiles Anonymous Podcast - Episode 05: Audio FOMO Sine Craft Audio 2022-08-19 | Welcome to another episode of the Audiophiles Anonymous Podcast. In this episode we talk about the factors the drive content need to upgrade our systems and the dangers of the hype train. Special guest audiophile: WaveTheroy youtube.com/channel/UC8EGQ_ddDUKt-yndWd8EdzAPodcast Links:Apple Music: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audiophiles-anonymous-podcast/id1611918741Google Play: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2F1ZGlvcGhpbGVzYW5vbnltb3VzL2ZlZWQueG1sAmazon: music.amazon.com/podcasts/7fec95a6-08f3-4b11-b91f-fb5435dea509Podbean: audiophilesanonymous.podbean.comYoutube Channels of the Hosts:MrAyrit: youtube.com/c/MrAyritSine Craft: youtube.com/c/SineCraftAudio
Benchmark AHB2 vs. Schiit Aegir Monoblocks - Driving demanding headphones with speaker amps!!! Sine Craft Audio 2022-08-14 | Yup, that's right, we're connecting our demanding (and expensive) headphones to high quality speaker power amps. The Benchmark AHB2 is a well established desktop favorite among Susvara owners. Schiit undercuts the market (per usual) with its high end Aegir power amps that can be easily used in mono block configuration. The power amps:schiit.com/products/aegirbenchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-ahb2-power-amplifierThe switch boxes:zynsonix.comNo headphones were harmed in the filming of this review. Susvara:Susvara vs. HE1000 youtube.com/watch?v=Q9tGKbVzm6cSusvara vs. SR-009 youtube.com/watch?v=GcZnRDuXRkcHE6se V2youtu.be/4qgosVbeU1wZMF (not hard to drive :)shop.zmfheadphones.com/products/atrium
Part 02 - Denafrips Pontus II & Iris Review - does D2D matter? Sine Craft Audio 2022-07-29 | If you missed part 01 where we discussed the performance of the Pontus II you might want to check that out.youtu.be/Uss3cmk-ak8In this video we'll discuss the benefits of a digital to digital converter and whether the Iris has any noticeable impact on sound quality.
Part 01 - Denafrips Pontus II & Iris Review - worth the upgrade? Sine Craft Audio 2022-07-28 | The Denafrips Pontus II is an exceptional R2R based DAC but is it a worthy upgrade from the Ares II at more than twice the price? In part 01 we'll try and answer this question. Part 02 will focus on what additional performance can be gained by adding the Iris D2D (digital to digital) converter.youtu.be/a7GwiOYHGNs
Susvara vs. HE1000 V2 - Hifiman TOTL Open-Back Planars Sine Craft Audio 2022-06-17 | The Hifiman line of planars is large offering model from $150 to $6000. The HE1000 V2 sits near the top of the line but the Susvara holds the flagship title. How do these two stack up? Check out all my Hifiman reviews:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIH-Y74r_Ma6dyw2Hrs266iRFdnFje0zi
Quick Take: Audeze LCD-R - Limited edition ribbon magic Sine Craft Audio 2022-06-10 | Audeze released only a handful of these incredibly special headphones in partnership with Schiit. Was it worth all the effort?
Is your gear providing Good Value? The Audiophiles Anonymous Podcast - Episode 04: Flagships Part II Sine Craft Audio 2022-06-09 | Welcome to another episode of the Audiophiles Anonymous Podcast. This the fourth “official” episode. Kind of a continuation of the third episode which was a talk about flagships. In this one, we talk about the value of flagships and value in general when talking about audio gear.Podcast Links:Apple Music: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-audiophiles-anonymous-podcast/id1611918741Google Play: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2F1ZGlvcGhpbGVzYW5vbnltb3VzL2ZlZWQueG1sAmazon: music.amazon.com/podcasts/7fec95a6-08f3-4b11-b91f-fb5435dea509Podbean: audiophilesanonymous.podbean.comYoutube Channels of the Hosts:MrAyrit: youtube.com/c/MrAyritSine Craft: youtube.com/c/SineCraftAudioHere’s the link of to the previous episode about flagships:youtu.be/Hz-MMbh6oqEHere’s a link to our headphone picks at different prices points: youtu.be/YyT1N4emG1M#audiophilesanonymous #audiophile #podcast
