JDS Labs Atom Amp+ Review: Replaced by the Atom Amp 2 (2026)
JDS Labs replaced the Atom Amp+ with the $129 Atom Amp 2, which has about 2.5 times the power. What changed, and whether …
Apr 21, 2026
Solid-State
Best Headphone Amp Under $300 in 2026
The Topping DX5 II tops our under-$300 list for October 2026. See why, plus the cheaper amps that drive an HD 600 just …
Mar 30, 2026
Tube Amp vs Solid State Headphone Amp: Which Is Better?
Tube amps suit 300Ω Sennheisers; solid state suits almost everything else. The output-impedance numbers that decide it, …
Mar 30, 2026
Schiit Magni Heresy Review: Discontinued, What to Buy Instead (2026)
Schiit has retired the Magni Heresy. Here's what it did well, whether a used one is still worth it, and the $119 amp …
Mar 17, 2026