Rudolfs Putnins

Colorfly’s latest dongle is a giant killer in terms of technicalities but you’ll have to like a bit of brightness with them. Bottom Line The Colorfly CDA-M2 is a dream for detail enthusiasts on a budget. Its imaging and clarity are top-notch, rivaling even the priciest dongles. It excels in delivering fine details but has a slightly bright tonal response, which enhances its strengths.

The Euforia Evo is a perfect high-end entry drug into tubes for solid-state fans. Bottom Line If you’ve got the budget and are after a top-tier OTL amp, the Euforia Evo is an excellent choice. It’s not for returning headphones, but it’s undeniably one of the best OTL tube amps I’ve heard. Tube technology may be from the past, but Feliks Audio’s design is still impressive. It’s a luxury item, but its performance justifies the price.

HBB’s highest tier collab IEMs deliver the sonic goods but stumble in terms of presentation and market positioning. Bottom Line The Jupiter is a solid choice for anyone in the market for high-end IEMs. Despite the unimpressive packaging, the focus here is on sound quality, which shines through. The tangle-resistant cable is a nice touch, and while the Jupiter is pricier than Thieaudio's Prestige LTD, it's worth considering if you're upgrading from Monarchs.