Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Vinshine Taihang
https://www.vinshine.audio/product-page/kinki-studio-x-vinshine-audio-tai-hang
Dessert Audio Brazo review
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In this video, I dive deep into one of the most contentious topics in the audiophile world: power supplies, power cables, and power filtering. I’ve often said that I trust my ears over expectations, so I decided to put several high-end solutions to the test to see if they actually improve sound quality or if they're just "snake oil."
I explore whether a battery power supply like the Bluetti AC180P can outperform a standard mains wall socket, and the results might surprise you. I also provide an in-depth review of two heavy hitters in the power conditioning space: the Vinshine Audio Taihang power filter and the bespoke Dessert Audio Brazo. Whether you are using a Chord DAVE, Gustard X30, or Burson Monoblocks, I discuss how EMI, DC offset, and current expansion affect your Hi-Fi system's soundstage, transparency, and noise floor. Does your DAC or streamer really need clean power? Let’s find out.
Special thanks to Linsoul for sponsoring this video. Check them out for the best in IEMs and desktop audio.
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World's Best Cable Pro interconnects
Review - bit.ly/44b8KtW
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Tipsy M1 IEM
Review - bit.ly/48del5v
tipsyaudio.com
Apos Gremlin headphone amp
Review - bit.ly/43FZjna
Global* - bit.ly/GremlinAmp
SMSL M20 DAC & headamp
Review - bit.ly/4oManqu
Global* - amzn.to/3YRxG79
Schiit Mimir DAC
Review - bit.ly/4r3cuaI
Global - bit.ly/484APo8
FiiO FT1 headphones
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FiiO M21 digital audio player
Review - bit.ly/3K3PzeU
US & CA* - bit.ly/FiiOM21DAP
Global*: amzn.to/3HS7wfe
xDuoo TA-66 tube amp
Review - bit.ly/448jRoo
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SMSL AS400 speaker amp & DAC
Review - bit.ly/480NiZQ
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Topping DX5 II DAC & headamp
Review - bit.ly/47PmfR2
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Global* - amzn.to/4ncA8zm
ADAM D3V active speakers
Review - bit.ly/4rhHeoO
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SMSL RAW-DAC1 DAC
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Aune S17 Pro EVO headamp
Review - bit.ly/4o2nrXF
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SMSL PL200T CD transport
Review - bit.ly/4o9LDaE
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Nitsch Pietus Maximus headamp
Review - bit.ly/49nY3Yy
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Shanling EC Zero T portable CD player
Global* - amzn.to/47U9RR1
Chord Mojo 2 DAC & headphone amp
Review - bit.ly/43F0Rhg
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FiiO K17 DAC, headamp, streamer & preamp
Review - bit.ly/42hKvIX
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SJY Horizon Closed Carbon headphones
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ZMF Bokeh headphones
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EverSolo T8 streamer
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Topping D900 DAC
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ADAM A7V active speakers
Review - bit.ly/4i2hO8L
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LTA Velo headamp/preamp
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Gustard X30 DAC
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Global* - bit.ly/GUSTARDX30
Amzn* - amzn.to/3LenKRj
00:00 The truth about power filters
01:18 Battery power vs mains power
05:58 Vinshine x Kinki Studios Taihang review
16:43 Dessert Audio Brazo review
21:34 Final thoughts
#audiophile #hifi #powerfilter #vinshineaudio #dessertaudio #linsoul #stereosystem #audioreview #cleanpower #highendaudio #speakers #headphones #passionforsound #soundquality #audiogear
Buy from Linsoul to support the channel* - bit.ly/LINPFS
Vinshine Taihang
https://www.vinshine.audio/product-page/kinki-studio-x-vinshine-audio-tai-hang
Dessert Audio Brazo review
Email Mark at passionfruit@dessertaudio.com for information and discounts!
*affiliate links help support the channel - thank you!
Need help? Message me on Minnect: bit.ly/HiFiHelp
Join my Patreon community: patreon.com/passionforsound
Become a Passion for Sound YouTube member: bit.ly/PFSMember
Get MERCH! bit.ly/PFSMerch
In this video, I dive deep into one of the most contentious topics in the audiophile world: power supplies, power cables, and power filtering. I’ve often said that I trust my ears over expectations, so I decided to put several high-end solutions to the test to see if they actually improve sound quality or if they're just "snake oil."
I explore whether a battery power supply like the Bluetti AC180P can outperform a standard mains wall socket, and the results might surprise you. I also provide an in-depth review of two heavy hitters in the power conditioning space: the Vinshine Audio Taihang power filter and the bespoke Dessert Audio Brazo. Whether you are using a Chord DAVE, Gustard X30, or Burson Monoblocks, I discuss how EMI, DC offset, and current expansion affect your Hi-Fi system's soundstage, transparency, and noise floor. Does your DAC or streamer really need clean power? Let’s find out.
Special thanks to Linsoul for sponsoring this video. Check them out for the best in IEMs and desktop audio.
BEST AUDIO BARGAINS BELOW!
World's Best Cable Pro interconnects
Review - bit.ly/44b8KtW
Global* - amzn.to/3UOFtAN
Tipsy M1 IEM
Review - bit.ly/48del5v
tipsyaudio.com
Apos Gremlin headphone amp
Review - bit.ly/43FZjna
Global* - bit.ly/GremlinAmp
SMSL M20 DAC & headamp
Review - bit.ly/4oManqu
Global* - amzn.to/3YRxG79
Schiit Mimir DAC
Review - bit.ly/4r3cuaI
Global - bit.ly/484APo8
FiiO FT1 headphones
Review - bit.ly/4lfVCLd
Global* - amzn.to/4iC4VTG
FiiO M21 digital audio player
Review - bit.ly/3K3PzeU
US & CA* - bit.ly/FiiOM21DAP
Global*: amzn.to/3HS7wfe
xDuoo TA-66 tube amp
Review - bit.ly/448jRoo
US & CA* - bit.ly/xDuooTA-66
Global* - amzn.to/3VWWSYS
SMSL AS400 speaker amp & DAC
Review - bit.ly/480NiZQ
Global* - amzn.to/3JkFxWi
Topping DX5 II DAC & headamp
Review - bit.ly/47PmfR2
US & CA* - bit.ly/4mjCLy8
Global* - amzn.to/4ncA8zm
ADAM D3V active speakers
Review - bit.ly/4rhHeoO
Global* - amzn.to/4hw2Doo
SMSL RAW-DAC1 DAC
Review - bit.ly/43EXDKC
US & CA* - bit.ly/RAWDAC1
Global* - amzn.to/4hgqgkJ
Aune S17 Pro EVO headamp
Review - bit.ly/4o2nrXF
Global* - amzn.to/4jU7AZx
SMSL PL200T CD transport
Review - bit.ly/4o9LDaE
US & CA* - bit.ly/SMSLPL200T
Global* - amzn.to/3IKlkIQ
Nitsch Pietus Maximus headamp
Review - bit.ly/49nY3Yy
Global - bit.ly/3JQqkwC
Shanling EC Zero T portable CD player
Global* - amzn.to/47U9RR1
Chord Mojo 2 DAC & headphone amp
Review - bit.ly/43F0Rhg
Global* - amzn.to/3E5GNKj
FiiO K17 DAC, headamp, streamer & preamp
Review - bit.ly/42hKvIX
US & CA* - bit.ly/FiiOK17
Global* - amzn.to/3QWziIH
SJY Horizon Closed Carbon headphones
Review - bit.ly/3DTKMd5
Global* - bit.ly/SJYHCCA
ZMF Bokeh headphones
Review - bit.ly/4hXLhAN
Global - bit.ly/42vMLwo
EverSolo T8 streamer
Review - bit.ly/4pdmo7V
Global* - amzn.to/4gjdSkx
Topping D900 DAC
Review - bit.ly/4oJNoMP
US & CA* - bit.ly/TopD900 (Apos)
Global* - amzn.to/44D157g
ADAM A7V active speakers
Review - bit.ly/4i2hO8L
Global* - amzn.to/43mIbma
LTA Velo headamp/preamp
Review - bit.ly/42Eeknp
Global - bit.ly/LTAVelo
Gustard X30 DAC
Review - bit.ly/4p93yij
Global* - bit.ly/GUSTARDX30
Amzn* - amzn.to/3LenKRj
00:00 The truth about power filters
01:18 Battery power vs mains power
05:58 Vinshine x Kinki Studios Taihang review
16:43 Dessert Audio Brazo review
21:34 Final thoughts
#audiophile #hifi #powerfilter #vinshineaudio #dessertaudio #linsoul #stereosystem #audioreview #cleanpower #highendaudio #speakers #headphones #passionforsound #soundquality #audiogear
