Ayon

14 June 2022
Analog Preamplifiers in a Digital Streaming World premium
Now that most DACs are equipped with volume control so that they can be connected to a power amp directly, what could there be to gain by switching another component in the signal chain? In other words, when everything on the source end is digital, what is the use of a pure analog preamp? With this article, I hope to shed some light on this quandary.
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4 February 2022
Aqua La Diva M2 – Part 2 premium
After my review of the La Diva M2, Marco of Hexagon Audio was so kind to leave both La Diva models with me for some time. This has allowed me to carry out some more comparisons.
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HFA Audio Setup History 31 – Secondary Setup 2018-2021 premium
Since I was content with the sound in the Main Setup, it was time to accommodate the video section to the new situation. As it would turn out, beamer issues would lead to the start of a new Secondary Audio Setup / Cinema Room.
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27 March 2021
Audiocorner Company Visit premium
Audiocorner is a HiFi shop in Lutjebroek, the Netherlands, that specializes in Ayon audio equipment. I paid an afternoon visit to have a nice chat with owner Eric-Jan Horstman and listen to the all-Ayon showroom system.
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11 December 2020
Qln Prestige One premium
Being great communicators and musical omnivores, the Prestige Ones always put the music first with an energetic, vibrant and involving rendition of anything that you play.
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Qln Sonora premium
The Qln Sonora loudspeaker is equipped with a highly efficient, crossover-less, full-range driver (with a Whizzer/tweeter-cone) and a tweeter that mainly adds resolution at higher frequencies above 10kHz.
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Fezz Lybra Parallel Single-Ended 300B integrated amplifier premium
The Lybra Parallel Single Ended 300B tube amplifier is fast, articulate, clean, transparent and fabulously neutral. But when it is partnered properly it is also superbly emotional, highly lyrical, utterly non-technical and just purely magical.
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Ayon CD-10 II CD Player premium
The CD-10 II impressed me enormously. Regular readers will know that I am used to listening to very esoteric gear but somehow Ayon always manages to stir my music-loving soul, and, as it turns out, even with their entry-level products.
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Ayon S10-II Signature premium
The S-10 MkII is not only a streaming endpoint and a DAC but also an analog preamp complete with two analog inputs. And, unlike many competing products, the Ayon's preamp can actually replace a very good separate analog preamp.
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Zesto Leto 1.5 preamp, Andros Deluxe phono, and Eros 300 mono power amps premium
Smooth and seductive, organic, big and powerful, and utterly realistic - the Zesto system does it all.
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25 August 2019
CH Precision P1 Phono Preamp premium
Unlike many alternatives, the P1 refrains from imposing any character and it just lets the music speak for itself. But it does not only offer brilliant performance, it is also also the most flexible phono stage that I know to exist. Multiple inputs? Over 500 loading values? Tablet-control? Auto-calibration? Check, check, check, and check.
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Audio Show Alkmaar 2019 – Part 1 premium
Between the Xfi show in Veldhoven and the High End show in Munich, the Audio Show Alkmaar is the always pleasant and relaxed variant where you go to meet people, listen to precisely enough systems so as not to get an overdoses, shake some more hands, eat a nice croquette and perhaps enjoy a few Westmalle beers.
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Ayon Spirit III Integrated Amplifier premium
The Spirit III makes music in a manner that makes it impossible to listen to passively, highly energetic, dynamic and powerful, with articulate, fast and very solid bass to make for a delivery that is instantly infectious.
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23 November 2018
Ayon Scorpio and S-3 Junior premium
The Scorpio has a pleasant ripeness but without sounding warm. In fact, it sounds purer and more lifelike than various other tube amps that I tried. It is my new reference in its price class, and considerably beyond.
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Kinki Studio EX M-1 and Vision DAC-1 premium
These two Kinki components make for highly involved and enthusiastic listening. They consistently make my foot tap to their supremely confident, rhythmic and dynamic presentation.
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28 October 2018
Kroma Audio Carmen premium
Careful: after hearing these speakers, there is no way back!
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Zanden 8120 and 3100 premium
Combining the best of transistors and tubes while avoiding all of the typical flaws of either of these designs, these components provide technical excellence and a highly emotional performance in equal measure.
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8 October 2018
Xavian Perla Esclusiva premium
Pure and natural sounding beauties that also know how to rock!
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27 September 2018
Computer Audio Design USB I premium
This cable offers a unique combination of technical accuracy and sonorous, full-bodied, natural and organic sound.
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20 September 2018
Curious USB Cable premium
Curious Cables' Australian owner and designer Rob Woodland spent 12 months examining every aspect of USB cable design and came up with the subject of this review: the Curious USB Cable.
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16 September 2018
Line Magnetic LM-88IA, LM-150IA, LM-845IA, LM-805IA and LM-845 Premium – part 5 premium
Part 5 of the Line Magnetic review
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16 September 2018
Line Magnetic LM-88IA, LM-150IA, LM-845IA, LM-805IA and LM-845 Premium – part 3 premium
Part 3 of the Line Magnetic review
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16 September 2018
Line Magnetic LM-88IA, LM-150IA, LM-845IA, LM-805IA and LM-845 Premium – part 2 premium
Part 2 of the Line Magnetic review
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16 September 2018
Line Magnetic LM-88IA, LM-150IA, LM-845IA, LM-805IA and LM-845 Premium – part 1 premium
When I first learned of the Line Magnetic brand, I got excited right away. These are amps with attitude, proud of what they are. Then, when I discovered that the brand employs a wide range of tube configurations, I got even more excited. So, in order to make a nice showcase of the Line Magnetic brand and a good cross-section of their lineup, I set out to review a representative range of amplifiers using various tube types.
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HFA Audio Setup History 30 – Speakers and Amps – April 2018/Aug 2018 premium
Finding my next reference speakers and amplifiers - part 3
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Bryston BDP-3 Digital Media Player premium
Easy to use, yet highly versatile digital music player.
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Ayon Stealth DAC and CD-T II Signature CD Transport premium
There is no way around it. The Ayon Stealth DAC/Preamp and CD-T II transport play with a level of musical involvement not matched by any solid state combination that I tried so far.
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16 April 2017
Ayon CD-T CD transport – Mini Review premium
Truly excellent CD transport with S/P DIF and i2S connections
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15 April 2017
Ayon Orbis tube preamp – Mini Review premium
Physically huge preamp with solid operation and powerful sound
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Ayon Sigma DAC premium
Tube Seduction with technical precision
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AvantGarde Uno G2 with Ayon, Viva and VAIC amplifiers premium
Highly revealing speakers that are capable of pure magic when matched with the right cables and electronics
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