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Review on ๐ŸŽง EarStudio ES100 MK2 - 24bit Portable High-Resolution Bluetooth Receiver/USB DAC/Headphone Amp - LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC (3.5mm Unbalanced & 2.5mm Balanced Output) by Ian Patilla

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Another goalkeeper so far.

Only two days at the time of the review. However, for now, it lives up to the marketing and reviews as it easily outperforms my Creative Labs SoundBlaster, E5. The software is very user-friendly, detailed and comprehensive. Every setting and setting is covered. Sound is subjective, but with this software you're sure to find a setting and tune you like. SQ reflects the software as it offers something for everyone. Sonically, clean, clear, emotional and theatrical, that's how I would describe it. Allows my Senn Momentum, BT on-ear headphones to reach their full potential, and then a few other features. Low, middle and high frequencies. They are all there, to my liking and tune. I haven't tried them with my Shure 535 in-ear monitors, but I'm sure they will have the same effect. The only thing that worries me is the body. Components and sound of such high quality must be encased in stainless steel and encased in tempered glass. Again, just to give it the premium feel and weight it deserves. Aside from the case, my only objective concern or thought is battery life as I suppose I'll need more. However, it is still too early for a report. However, in my opinion and experience, life would be much easier if all devices worked for at least 24 hours. However, most manufacturers fall short of my battery life dreams, so EarStudio is no different in this regard. At the end of two days, this is the most advanced mid-range headphone DAC amplifier that can probably satisfy even the most audiophile. : He is very small. About the size of my Apple Watch. If it had a built-in Tx, it could probably be worn on the wrist. Also note that if there are any issues or real issues I will follow up and work on b4 30 day return. December 20, 2018: Unfortunately I will be returning EarStudio for one reason only. I'm sending it back because it automatically and randomly wakes up, connects to my iPhone and drains the battery. It shows the same behavior when I try to charge its battery. It will wake up, connect to BT and drain the battery. The only inconvenient and counterproductive solution I've found so far is to turn my iPhone's BT to OFF.

Pros
  • Wide range
Cons
  • For pensioners