Cypher Labs Algorhythm SOLO vs Venturecraft Go-DAP Unit 4.0 – Digital OutputIn trying to find a lost Sunwayfoto FB-44, I uncovered my old Solo. Scratched, beaten, and bereft of its charger, it has sat unused for a couple of years.
Read moreThe Cypher Labs C6iem
Carbon fibre back plate or no, the C6iem is a striking earphone. It's part Formula 1, part prototype, part FitEar tribute. Its metal sound-bore cap fits well. Its glue, its edges, it finish: all bespoke. The countersunk cable jacks will keep your wires stable. That's good.
Read moreHeadfonia: Cypher Labs Picollo
At long last, Lieven's and my sweet sweet together review of Cypher Labs's Picollo (which I previewed last month) is up at Headfonia. Picollo is an impressive amp in both form and function.
This is totally an aside, but I think Cypher Labs's need of a good still-life photographer.
You can read the entire thing here: CYPHERLABS PICOLLO: OLD SCHOOL ANALOG
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The Cypher Labs Picollo
Piccolo's machining is tight
A package from Ω's #1 patron, AnakChan, has put me to work this afternoon. First, I shot the Grado GR10 earphone for a Headfonia review whilst plugging my ears with John Denver and The Alan Parson's Project. Driving it all was the all-new Cypher Labs Picollo.
Read moreCypher Las Theorem 720 and -dB support DSD
This Cypher Labs blog post explains that the excellent Theorem 720 and AlgoRhythm SOLO -dB can play back DSD files on your iDevice and computer.
Cypher Labs have got another little something up their sleeves
I totally dig the AlogoRythm DUET and the Theorem 720, but if Cypher Labs could kick up the little something something they hint about on their Facebook page:
“What do you say guys.. Would you like to see a mini portable amp from us at #CypherLabs? A smaller version of the #duet maybe?”
well, shizzle my nizzle, I say.
instant ohmage: Cypher Labs DUET
Solo. BAM! Theorem 720. BAM! Now, BAM! DUET, a portable headphone amp with no DAC strings attached. It’s one of those handy few do-alls that does all like nobody’s business. BAM!
Read moreCypher Labs giving away one DUET headphone amplifier
Just log in to your Facebook account and shed a bit of privacy. A couple of clicks later and, luck's your lady. Giveaway details are here. Like Cypher Labs' Facebook page for the latest news.
Headfonia's Cypher Labs DUET review
Despite being published 12 days ago, Ω missed this excellent writeup. Overall, Headfonia agrees with Ω: DUET is a fabulous amp for IEMs. Our opinions divaricate on the point of DUET's performance with headphones. This is Headfonia's take:
“So in case you are wondering: overall the Duet is not the same sounding as the recently released resolving, spacious and dynamic Theorem. Yes the Duet is quiet and doesn’t have any minor issues and if you want a very clear sound and bass and mid range focus and can live with the smaller sound, the Duet is for you. For IEMs the choice is easy, the strong points of the Duet make your IEM extra good as most of the better monitors aren’t necessarily tuned with a focus on bass. For full size headphones the Duet can be a great match if your headphone can use a bit of bass and mid range focus.”
The Theorem 720 has a sound signature that more closely resembles the ALO Rx MKIII-B+. For any number of earphones/headphones, that is a good thing. It is muscular and detailed. But so is the DUET. In fact, the DUET sports a lower noise floor and slightly better stereo image when driving high-current loads. That makes it a better amp for both your Audeze headphones and your low-Ω IEMs.
Ω's review is coming soon. While it will ooze sincerity, it will be almost complete ohmage. This is Cypher Labs' first nearly flawless product. 720 may have amazed me with its resolution and stand-up stereo image, but DUET sacrifices very little in delivering better across-the-board performance in addition to better management of circuit noise.
Effusive though the above paragraph may be, I believe it is important to point out that performance-wise, DUET has no Cypher Labs equal. Sound reviews are, by nature, subjective. Actual performance isn't.
ohmage to the Cypher Labs Theorem 720 DAC
Cypher Labs’ Theorem 720 is the Sony A7/r of portable amp/DACs. It’s for the dude and dudet that want the best sound on the go, but don’t necessarily want to shove a mains-level battery, a separate DAC and a desktop amp into their p/murses. In fact, if you’re in cargos, Theorem 720 will fit in your pockets along with your iDevice/Android portable source of choice. It just so happens to work nicely with your computer, too. Possibly its biggest asset is its big-arse battery that needs charging about twice a week even during that everyday-multiple-times post-purchase honeymoon phase.
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