BIODEGRADED (author)

These two single-chip dongles (Bolt: ESS9281 Pro, UA1: ESS9218 Pro) are superficially similar but quite different sounding…

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Moondrop x Crinacle Blessing2:Dusk Review (2) – Minority Report

May 5, 2021August 30, 2021 Biodegraded (Vancouver, Canada) 0 Comments

The Moondrop x Crinacle Blessing2:Dusk is a tonally balanced (with tasteful bass bump), technically focused hybrid that does just about everything right.

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Shozy Form 1.1 Review – Brief Sonic Impressions

November 25, 2020April 18, 2021 Biodegraded (Vancouver, Canada) 1 Comment

In summary, this could be a polarizing earphone. I suspect much of the differently perceived bass and its effects up into the midrange between myself and Jürgen is down to how the tips and bodies fit our different ears.

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ifi Audio Zen Phono RIAA Preamplifier Review – And Now for Something Completely Different

November 6, 2020February 20, 2022 Biodegraded (Vancouver, Canada) 1 Comment

The ifi Audio Zen Phono preamplifier is an excellent performer suitable for a wide range of phono pickup cartridges at a budget price. But depending on preferences, its transient speed and dynamics mean it might not sound ‘vinyl enough’ in some systems.