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64 Audio Volür - 10 Driver Hybrid IEM (Open Box)
64 Audio Volür - 10 Driver Hybrid IEM (Open Box)
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64 Audio Volür - 10 Driver Hybrid IEM (Open Box)

CHF 1,999.00 Normal price CHF 2,499.00

Laiv Audio Harmony DAC - High -end R2R DAC - Open Box
Laiv Audio Harmony DAC - High -end R2R DAC - Open Box
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Laiv Audio Harmony DAC - High -end R2R DAC - Open Box

CHF 2,499.00 Normal price CHF 2,699.00

Denafrips Pontus 15th - High -end R2R DAC - Open Box
Denafrips Pontus 15th - High -end R2R DAC - Open Box
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Denafrips Pontus 15th - High -end R2R DAC - Open Box

CHF 1,899.00 Normal price CHF 2,079.00

Elysian Acoustic Labs Apostle - High -End IEMS (Demo, Neu & Ovp)
Elysian Acoustic Labs Apostle - High -End IEMS (Demo, Neu & Ovp)
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Elysian Acoustic Labs Apostle - High -End IEMS (Demo, Neu & Ovp)

CHF 1,499.00 Normal price CHF 1,799.00

Cayin HA-6A- EL34 tube headphone amplifier action
Cayin HA-6A- EL34 tube headphone amplifier action
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Cayin HA-6A- EL34 tube headphone amplifier action

CHF 2,199.00 Normal price CHF 2,999.00

Cayin CS -6PH - open box new
Cayin CS -6PH - open box new
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Cayin CS -6PH - open box new

CHF 1,879.00 Normal price CHF 2,679.00

Burson Audio Soloist 3x GT + Supercharger 5a - New
Burson Audio Soloist 3x GT + Supercharger 5a - New
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Burson Audio Soloist 3x GT + Supercharger 5a - New

CHF 2,000.00 Normal price CHF 3,000.00

Oriolus Mellianus JP - Demo
Oriolus Mellianus JP - Demo
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Oriolus Mellianus JP - Demo

CHF 1,999.00 Normal price CHF 3,599.00

Fir Audio Electron 10 (E10) - Single DD IEMS - Open Box
Fir Audio Electron 10 (E10) - Single DD IEMS - Open Box
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Fir Audio Electron 10 (E10) - Single DD IEMS - Open Box

CHF 999.00 Normal price CHF 1,299.00

Cayin CS -100 DAP - High -end DAP & Streamer - Open Box
Cayin CS -100 DAP - High -end DAP & Streamer - Open Box
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Cayin CS -100 DAP - High -end DAP & Streamer - Open Box

CHF 1,999.00 Normal price CHF 2,499.00

Cayin HA-300MKII with upgrade tubes! - as good as new + guarantee
Cayin HA-300MKII with upgrade tubes! - as good as new + guarantee
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Cayin HA-300MKII with upgrade tubes! - as good as new + guarantee

CHF 4,500.00 Normal price CHF 8,500.00

PW Audio First Times Shielding - as good as new
PW Audio First Times Shielding - as good as new
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PW Audio First Times Shielding - as good as new

CHF 1,850.00 Normal price CHF 3,199.00

Audio Essence "Nova" - Premium IEM cable
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Audio Essence "Nova" - Premium IEM cable

CHF 299.00 Normal price CHF 599.00

STE AG W16 - High-End 16-Wire Silver Cable (MMXC +2.5mm)
STE AG W16 - High-End 16-Wire Silver Cable (MMXC +2.5mm)
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STE AG W16 - High-End 16-Wire Silver Cable (MMXC +2.5mm)

CHF 399.00 Normal price CHF 549.00

STE MIX W16 - high-end 16-wire hybrid cable
STE MIX W16 - high-end 16-wire hybrid cable
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STE MIX W16 - high-end 16-wire hybrid cable

CHF 349.00 Normal price CHF 499.00

Astell&Kern SE180 - new with guarantee
Astell&Kern SE180 - new with guarantee
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Astell&Kern SE180 - new with guarantee

CHF 1,000.00 Normal price CHF 1,589.00

Hiby RS6 Gray Edition - High-End R2R DAP
Hiby RS6 Gray Edition - High-End R2R DAP
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Hiby RS6 Gray Edition - High-End R2R DAP

CHF 1,299.00 Normal price CHF 1,499.00

Hiby R6 Pro II - Dual Ak4499ex+Single AK4191 Premium DAP
Hiby R6 Pro II - Dual Ak4499ex+Single AK4191 Premium DAP
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Hiby R6 Pro II - Dual Ak4499ex+Single AK4191 Premium DAP

CHF 749.00 Normal price CHF 799.00

Ferrum Audio Wandla + Hypsos - as good as new with guarantee
Ferrum Audio Wandla + Hypsos - as good as new with guarantee
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Ferrum Audio Wandla + Hypsos - as good as new with guarantee

CHF 3,333.00 Normal price CHF 3,699.00

Eletech Inferno - Over Ear Headphone Cable
Eletech Inferno - Over Ear Headphone Cable
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Eletech Inferno - Over Ear Headphone Cable

CHF 499.00 Normal price CHF 859.00

<tc>NEW: Volk Audio ÉTOILE</tc>

Flagship 10 Driver Quadbrid IEMs

The result of over a decade of vision, ÉTOILE combines Jack Vang's signature IEM design with the masterful precision of five-time GRAMMY winner Michael Graves – realized through a custom 10-driver quad-bridge architecture.

Read the unboxing blog >

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New: Noble Audio Kronos

Flagship Quadbrid IEMs

Now comes the Kronos! Featuring the same driver configuration and tuning as the limited-edition Chronicle, it's Noble's new TOTL flagship product. The Kronos' faceplate is made of the same titanium damascus material as the Chronicle.

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New: Eversolo T8

Streaming Transport

For those who want to feel music. The T8 Streaming Transport delivers pure sound, unsurpassed depth, and detail – for music lovers seeking something special.

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<tc>NEW: Moondrop</tc>

In just a few years, Moondrop has made a name for themselves in the IEM and headphone community like no other. We are therefore proud to include them in our range!

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<tc>NEW: NUR Headphones Harmonia</tc>

Reference Planar Magnetic Headphones

"If you're looking for an open-back planar headphone that offers expansive spatial reproduction, broad front-end compatibility, and real-time sound adjustment based on personal preference or system tuning, Harmonia is definitely a product to keep an eye on." Eddie's hifi audio world

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New: Hiby R6PRO II 2025

Premium DAP

Hiby takes the new Hiby R6Pro II 2025 to a new level with dual flagship DACs, higher output power and a lower price!

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New: Empire Ears Odin Mkii

11-Driver Quadbrid, Dual Conduction Flagship

"For those upgrading from the original Odin or venturing into Empire Ears territory for the first time, the MKII represents an evolution in both sound and design. It's a serious investment, but for listeners who demand balance, detail, and luxurious build quality, the Odin MKII absolutely earns its place in the upper echelons of audiophile IEMs." MajorHifi Review

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New: Cayin N7+

Pure 1-bit DSD DAP

The new Cayin N7+ DAP improves on the already impressive N7 in terms of sound quality and battery life and is now available in titanium color.

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NEW: Noble Audio Focus Rex5 Black

Review

"The Noble Audio FoKus Rex5 is undoubtedly the best TWS I've heard this year, and probably one of the best I've heard so far."

Marcus, Headfonics Review

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New: Hiby R8 II 2025 DAP

The mobile concert hall

The new Hiby R8II 2025 offers the same great sound as before, but is significantly lighter and now even CHF 500 cheaper!

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New: Cayin N6III - R202

Dual R-2R/1-Bit DAC Motherboard for N6III DAP


The new R202 motherboard for the Cayin N6III builds on the success of the legendary N6II-R01 and offers a sound that was previously only reserved for R2R flagship DAPs. With dual R-2R/1-bit DAC, fully discrete architecture, and 3 sound modes, Cayin raises the bar even higher and offers truly incredible value for money!

Cayin R202 motherboard
Cayenne N6III with R202

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Elysian Acoustic Labs Annihilator 2023 - Flagship Tribrid IEM
Elysian Acoustic Labs Annihilator 2023 - Flagship Tribrid IEM

Elysian Acoustic Labs Annihilator 2023 - Flagship Tribrid IEM

away CHF 3,199.00

Hiby R8 II 2025 - Reference DAP
Hiby R8 II 2025 - Reference DAP
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Hiby R8 II 2025 - Reference DAP

CHF 1,499.00 Normal price CHF 1,999.00

HEDD Audio HEDDPhone 2 - Reference studio headphones
HEDD Audio HEDDPhone 2 - Reference studio headphones

HEDD Audio HEDDPhone 2 - Reference studio headphones

CHF 1,799.00

Ferrum Wandla Golden Sound Edition - High -end DAC and PRAAX
Ferrum Wandla Golden Sound Edition - High -end DAC and PRAAX

Ferrum Wandla Golden Sound Edition - High -end DAC and PRAAX

CHF 3,295.00

Luxury Precision E7 - Flagship DAP with change boards
Luxury Precision E7 - Flagship DAP with change boards

Luxury Precision E7 - Flagship DAP with change boards

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EverSolo DMP-A8 - Premium Streamer
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EverSolo DMP-A8 - Premium Streamer

CHF 1,999.00 Normal price CHF 2,090.00

FiR Audio Electron 12 (E12) - Single DD High-End IEM
FiR Audio Electron 12 (E12) - Single DD High-End IEM

FiR Audio Electron 12 (E12) - Single DD High-End IEM

CHF 1,799.00

Spirit Torino TWIN PULSE BERYLLIUM - High End IEMs
Spirit Torino TWIN PULSE BERYLLIUM - High End IEMs

Spirit Torino TWIN PULSE BERYLLIUM - High End IEMs

away CHF 1,099.00

Meze Audio Empyrean II - Isodynamic high-end headphones
Meze Audio Empyrean II - Isodynamic high-end headphones

Meze Audio Empyrean II - Isodynamic high-end headphones

CHF 2,999.00

Hiby RS6 - R2R high-end DAP
Hiby RS6 - R2R high-end DAP

Hiby RS6 - R2R high-end DAP

CHF 1,499.00

Oriolus Szalayi - World First Planar Magnetic Tribrid IEM
Oriolus Szalayi - World First Planar Magnetic Tribrid IEM

Oriolus Szalayi - World First Planar Magnetic Tribrid IEM

CHF 949.00

Audio Essence "Nova" - Premium IEM cable
Audio Essence
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Audio Essence "Nova" - Premium IEM cable

CHF 299.00 Normal price CHF 599.00

Noble Audio K10L Prestige - Handcrafted Flagship IEM
Noble Audio K10L Prestige - Handcrafted Flagship IEM
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Noble Audio K10L Prestige - Handcrafted Flagship IEM

CHF 2,999.00

Hiby RS6 Gray Edition - High-End R2R DAP
Hiby RS6 Gray Edition - High-End R2R DAP
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Hiby RS6 Gray Edition - High-End R2R DAP

CHF 1,299.00 Normal price CHF 1,499.00

Eletech "Luxe" Companion Case - Noble transport case
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Eletech "Luxe" Companion Case - Noble transport case

CHF 349.00

Oriolus Isabellae - Single DD IEM
Oriolus Isabellae - Single DD IEM

Oriolus Isabellae - Single DD IEM

CHF 699.00

Hiby R5 (Gen 2) - Class A Android DAP
Hiby R5 (Gen 2) - Class A Android DAP

Hiby R5 (Gen 2) - Class A Android DAP

CHF 399.00

iKKO MUSIKV-OH7 - Single Dynamic Driver IEM
iKKO MUSIKV-OH7 - Single Dynamic Driver IEM

iKKO MUSIKV-OH7 - Single Dynamic Driver IEM

CHF 989.00

Felkis Audio Echo2 - Tube Headphone Amplifier
Felkis Audio Echo2 - Tube Headphone Amplifier

Felkis Audio Echo2 - Tube Headphone Amplifier

CHF 849.00

Nostalgia Audio Benbulbin - Hybrid In-Ear Monitor
Nostalgia Audio Benbulbin - Hybrid In-Ear Monitor

Nostalgia Audio Benbulbin - Hybrid In-Ear Monitor

CHF 999.00

News Blog & Reviews

A Star is born - Volk Audio ÉTOILE Teil 1
A Star is born - Volk Audio ÉTOILE Teil 1

From Thomas Scharfenberg on Sep 03, 2025

Die Essenz der Musik - NUR Headphones Harmonia
The essence of music - only headphones harmonia

From Thomas Scharfenberg on Aug 29, 2025

HighEnd München 2025 - Spannende neue Produkte!
Highend Munich 2025 - exciting new products!

From Thomas Scharfenberg on May 27, 2025

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Opinions of our customers

Rockna Wavedream SE Signature DAC

Sébastien, Genf

Ich habe jetzt den Rockna live bei mir. So geil!!! Die Tonqualität ist sogar kaum zu glauben. Ich möchte dich für diese tolle Gelegenheit herzlich bedanken.

Laiv Harmony DAC & DDC

Werner, Ruswil

Danke nochmal für Ihren tollen Service, mit dem Probehören Zuhause und dem problemlosen Ablauf.

Der DAC spielt sich gerade ein und verbreitet jetzt schon gute Laune. Mit diesem DAC habe ich wieder die Freude am Musikhören zurückgewonnen.

Dieser Harmony DAC hat was Besonderes an sich. Diese Kombi ist echt vom Feinsten.

Laiv Harmony DAC & DDC

Werner, Ruswil

Danke nochmal für Ihren tollen Service, mit dem Probehören Zuhause und dem problemlosen Ablauf.

Der DAC spielt sich gerade ein und verbreitet jetzt schon gute Laune. Mit diesem DAC habe ich wieder die Freude am Musikhören zurückgewonnen.

Dieser Harmony DAC hat was Besonderes an sich. Diese Kombi ist echt vom Feinsten.

Lotoo Mjölnir

Reinhard, Brig

Mit dem Mjölnir bin ich inzwischen vertraut und sowohl mit seinen vielen Möglichkeiten als auch vor allem mit seinen klanglichen Leistungen sehr zufrieden.

Ein wahrhaft begeisterndes Gerät, sowohl im Erscheinungsbild als auch im Klang eine Macht.

Nochmals herzlichen Dank für die fairen Konditionen und die rasche Abwicklung!

Hiby r8ii dap

Sylvere, Geneva

Just to let you know that the hiby is GREAT! I am baffled by how much a greater experience it is over the Sony, and it sounds fantastic. It's a big unit but I don't mind. It's perfect.

Supra LoRad Kabel & Netzleiste

Timo, Meyrin

Lieber Thomas, nach den ersten Hörtests bin ich echt baff. Hätte nicht gedacht,dass der Effekt mit den zwei Supra-Kabeln plus der Supra-Netzleiste so krass hörbar ist. Alles ist irgendwie "vergrössert". Ich habe einen EVO 150 und die KEF LS50 Meta mit Supra Sword Lautsprecherkabeln. Höre ausschliesslich digital mit USB-Stick, den ich hinten an den EVOdrangestöpselt habe. Alle Aufnahmen, auch Studioaufnahmen, wie zum Beispiel Joshua Redmans "Where Are We" haben plötzlich Live-Charakter. Als ob die Musiker alle in der kleinen LS50 Meta Platz gefunden haben.Sehr luftig, viele Details, grosse Bühne. Das Warten hat sich auf jeden Fall gelohnt.

Saeq Hyperion GE

Arrold, Netherlands

Dear Thomas,

I received the amplifier and it drives my Quad ESL 2805 very well: the sound is open, lively, and very expressive, I'm very happy with it!

Luxury Precision E7

Oliver, Zurich

I've been an official L&P fanboy since yesterday. The E7 is absolutely amazing. I've only spent 2-3 hours with it, but the tuning in all three stages is very impressive.

It's almost a fusion of both worlds in terms of sound - it's not R2R but sounds very analogue and at the same time has such a high resolution and the background has absolutely zero noise... in combination with the Anni it's really more than impressive!!

Lotoo Paw Gold Touch

Remo, Arbon

Man, oh man, this thing really packs a punch. Where's the bass on the Astell? Awesome piece! Listen to music to fall in love.

I think I and a few others have been taken for a ride. The Lotoo is a top-notch player, the best I've heard so far.

Thank you very much Tom!

Unique Melody Mason FS

Alfred, Vienna

Hi Tom,
Beautiful IEM and extremely high quality - the cable is fantastic, wonderful workmanship overall.

And the sound was impressive right from the start. And it's only getting better! Great soundstage, incredible bass! Still balanced.

WOW!

Noble audio focus prestige

Jürg, Zurich

Now it's clear: this is definitely an upgrade to the Mystique, which I'm very fond of.

The Prestige's sound is so good that the price simply becomes a secondary consideration. Big-name TWS IEMs that cost three times as much can't match the sound, shine, and indulgence of the Prestige.

This separation of sounds is impressive. The stage is ideally large and compact, yet not small or cramped.

The quality of the instruments and voices is conveyed intoxicatingly. It also exerts pressure at times; it's spectacular, but without being too close or intrusive.

It truly brings new subtleties to my music. Any drawbacks? The fiddly handling until they're out of the case? Well, these instruments deserve careful, special treatment; they're true masterpieces of craftsmanship, after all.

A definite recommendation. Give it a try! If you like music, you should experience what's going on there.

Hiby R8 II

Peter, Zurich

Here is my song of praise that comes to mind right now:

  • Neutral, transparent and therefore, for me, very authentic, natural sound reproduction (precise, without drifting into the analytical).
  • A successful compromise between spatiality/separation and a compact "wall of sound" -> The whole is audibly greater than the sum of its parts! As a listener, I was in "relax and enjoy" mode from the very beginning, so I never felt like analyzing the sound more closely or A/B-comparing it with other DAPs.
  • Deep black background
  • Free app choice thanks to Google Play Store
  • Large, high-quality, high-resolution screen allows you to enjoy music videos, YouTube, etc. Watching movies on the go with great sound is also fun
  • Beautiful, high-quality design without being ostentatious (the color and texture of the cable also happen to match the dark purple Multiverse Mentor like a dream—that was another plus point).
  • Pretty and practical protective cover included
  • Superior price-performance ratio compared to other products
  • Performance not explicitly tested, but certainly sufficient for most headphones (Susvara still needs to be looked into).

Empire Ears Raven 2.0 Standard Edition

Thomas, Sweden

Dear Tom, hope you're doing great. I have received the Raven In-Ears and I am really impressed. Wow they are amazing.

The clarity and feeling of being there is out of this world. The bass is impressive, but second to the extreme soundstage in my opinion.

Thanks again. Best, Thomas

Empire Ears Raven 2.0

Loic, Founex

I've received the parcel beginning of the afternoon and listening to the Raven since then. It's just perfect, the deep bass rumble / air moving sensation I was missing as compare to the Odyssey is back while all the qualities of the Raven are still there. Thank you.

Eversolo DMP-A8

Jörg, Ossingen

Thank you for sending the DMP-A8

In the meantime, it has been warming up for a good 10 hours and I notice:

Compared to the DMP-A6 Master Edition, it's not just in a different class, no, it's in a completely different league!

The overall sound image is wider, the bass abyss deep and highly precise.

Simply awesome!

64 Audio A4S Custom Iems

Karin, Jona

Hello Tom

I hope you're doing well. I tried the in-ears last weekend and I'm really impressed!

They fit perfectly and stay in place despite dancing and moving. They're also very beautiful with the wood. It was really worth it!

Hiby R6 Gen III

Tomas, Zollikon

Dear Tom

Thank you for everything.

I ripped a new album today and put it on the micro SD card. The Hiby scanned it perfectly.

I'm really enjoying the new device and am glad that I don't need a Windows computer for the time being. 😊

Sincerely, Tomas

Empire Ears Odin

Laurent, Veyrier

Hello Thomas, I got them.

I'm so happy.Thank you for all and thank you for these few words in French :)Surely, one day, I will be back in your shop (I already have an idea…).

Best regards Laurent

Cayin N7 + Noble Kublai Khan

Oliver, Zurich

Dear Tom,

I received everything late Wednesday afternoon. Thanks again!

Unfortunately, I haven't had time to listen to it thoroughly yet, but one thing is certain: the Cayin N7 is amazing for the price. What a soundstage, very lively, and the Kublai Khan in combination is in a new league for me! The Focus Mystique is also very good for an AWS and will be my constant companion in the future.

I’ll get back to you with detailed feedback.

Wish you a great weekend!

Noble audio focus Mystique Tws

Max, Dortmund (de)

Hey Tom, thanks for all your hard work. The Fokus M arrived – I'm thrilled! They sound truly high-end. Max

Cayin N3Pro

Roland, Oberdorf

Good morning, I am so excited about my Cayin N3pro 😃👏🏻👍🏻 incredible how music can sound.

Yes, the DAP is really great … a new kind of music for me 🎶 to listen, to discover what nuances actually exist.

Thanks again for the great service Tom.

Ferrum Audio Erco, Oor, Hypsos

Alain, Geneva

Dear Tom,

Bien que ni le cablage et ni le casque ne soient dans leurs formales finales, mon AKG restitue un son que je trouve plus naturel et vivant car il ya beaucoup plus de richesse et détailles dans les sons des instruments.

Without the possibility of the scene being so exciting, it can be easily redecorated with a slight impact.

Merci beaucoup for the delivery of this pile Ferrum que j'aprécie énormément !
Avec with plus sincères and cordiales salutations,

Alain

Empire Ears Odin

Andreas, Graz (at)

With the Odin I first thought that I would need EQ, but then it turned out that it was due to insufficient power - directly from the desktop amplifier, or via the Cayin dongle or Dragonfly Cobalt - as soon as these are connected to the laptop, it sounds so well-rounded.

The highs are no longer harsh, the bass is much more precise, I don't know what I could improve manually.

The bass is absolutely powerful... I think I've found the all-rounder for me in this area.

But all in all, excellent IEM!

Hiby RS8

Patrick, Solothurn

The most natural sound I've ever heard in an audio player. It really feels like you're there live.

Hiby RS8

Helmut, Kloten

Hello Tom,
My first impressions of the RS8 are overwhelming. This thing is awesome.

64 Audio Custom A12T & A6T

Amistat (German-Australian band)

AMISTAT MUSIC

Dear Tom.

We wanted to thank you again for the IEMs and all the work and time you put into them, and for everything arriving on time. We really appreciate it!

They turned out great and fit like a glove! 🙏🙏🙏

We're playing in Cologne today and trying out the IEMs for the first time. We're really excited! Best wishes and thanks again for everything!

Cayin N3PRO & Shzy Form 1.4

Carmen, Geneve

Hello Thomas,

I benefit from the courriel pour vous dire que here après midi je suis assise dans grande église vide et j'ai écouté la messe en si de Bach. Avec Cayin and vos écouteurs, it's very bouleversant!

Je vous conseille l'expérience !
Je vous souhaite une toute belle soirée,

Welcome to you

Satin Audio Apollo

Urs, Zurich

Dear Thomas,

MERCI for your prompt service again.

The APOLLO is there and of course immediately plugged in: First – VERY provisional - Impression: As expected: Transparent sound and the desired “crisp” Bass.

I am particularly impressed by the good workmanship of the IEM plug side, which is finished with a soft clear tube/protector is very comfortable to wear. Also - Best “haptic” quality.

This thing is really fun!!

Lime Ears Aether R

Michael, Hochdorf

Thank you. I'm really glad I found such a great shop with such good advice. Greetings and have a nice evening.

Shzy Black Hole Mini Wood

Amadeus, Zurich

Dear Tom
I'm still in the process of burning them in, but I wanted to thank you personally again – I'm really looking forward to the headphones! :)

Spirit Torino Valkyria

Claudio, France

I would thank Thomas for his kindness, his ability to listen, and the quality of service he offers. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase, and to have done it through audio essence.

Satin Audio Adapter

David, Bullet

Hello Tom

J'ai bien reçu les adaptateurs, c'est nickel merci beaucoup. Je viens de faire des essais entre brancher le casque avec l'adaptateur et sans, tout va bien

Encore merci pour tout, c'est tip top.

Excellent day

Cayin N6II-R01

Christof, Zornheim (DE)

Hi Tom, this device is awesome. Arrived yesterday – everything's fine.

I immediately downloaded Neutron and played around with the settings until I got the best sound.

I'm very satisfied. Thank you very much for the advice. Christof

Burson Playmate 2 - Testing

Raffaele, Gordola

Grazie Thomas for your professionalism and competency,

So when the person with the cordial assistant, veramente!

L&amp;P W2 Dongle &amp; Satin Audio Perseus

Matteo, Lipomo (IT)

Gentile Thomas,

ho appena ricevuto i products e fin there subito ho notato che le prestazioni sonore sono eccellenti. The products are sold by the customer and have the highest quality.

Volevo also ringraziarla for its extreme gentleness and availability. Thomas, he is a persona squisita!Le auguro tutto il meglio,

Matteo

Cayin N3Pro

David, Bullet

Hello Thomas

I received the device, and it's in top condition. I'm very satisfied with the service and the quality.

Thank you again, your work is great.

Happy Birthday Audio Essence

Matteo, Como (IT)

Good morning, Thomas,

Happy 1st birthday to Audio Essence! I wish you all the best in pursuing your passions, as they are the key to happiness.

Thank you and best regards.

Satin Audio Athena 6x

Karl-Heinz, Nierstein (DE)

Hello Thomas Scharfenberg

I would like to thank you very much for the great purchasing process and will keep Audio Essence in mind for future purchases.

Of course I immediately connected the Satin Athena to my 64 Audio Nio and through the headphone amplifier Focal Arche -Paul Simon Graceland- and -Leonard Cohen Old Ideas- pulled me in.

I have to say, this was the best thing I've ever heard on headphones, and I have a few over-ear and in-ear headphones.

Empire Ears Odin with 4.4mm Pentaconn

Martin, Königswinter (DE)

HEY TOM!

The Odin is here! Wow, it looks amazing and sounds incredible right out of the box! The 4.4mm jack is awesome!
Thanks again!!!

Very competent and detailed advice, a high level of expertise and no customer request that cannot be fulfilled!

I'm absolutely delighted with my Empire Ears Odin with the converted 4.4mm Pentaconn connector! A dealer I'll always want to order from again! Fantastic!

Kind regards,

Martin

Test home - Cayin N3PRO

Dominik, Zurich

It's difficult to find a good DAC or DAP, with certain devices I hardly heard any improvement in the sound and others were too cold and analytical for me.

For example, I liked the Cayin N3Pro better than the iBasso DX240, which is almost twice as expensive.

Thank you again for your straightforward testing service, which I greatly appreciated. In the past, I've made several bad purchases with headphones simply because no testing option was offered. Well, I didn't know about your service back then...

Lotoo Paw Gold Touch Titanium Edition

Alex, Neckartenzlingen (DE)

Tom from Audio Essence is a great, dedicated and competent person.

The service is absolutely top-notch because Tom made it possible for me to get the object of my desire in the shortest possible time and as easily as possible.

The listening experience is even better.
This is truly a quantum leap compared to AK Player. Now the reviews of CA Solaris really make sense to me.

The AK-PLAYER doesn't do these headphones justice, as they only now begin to sound like a great headphone (bass/resolution/soundstage).

By the way, I've already listened to the player twice. It's addictive!

Lotoo PAW6000

Yves, Penthalaz

I'd like to thank Tom from Audio Essence for his dedication and help in my endeavors down the dark, deep, audiophile rabbit hole. His approach and customer service are just stellar ✨— I wholeheartedly recommend him.

Cayin Ru6

Guido, Arboldswil

Good day Mr. Scharfenberg,

The device just arrived. The order, fast delivery, and a personal greeting are simply unbeatable. Great service!

Now my weekend is saved because I have something new to play. Thank you very much and have a nice weekend.

Satin Audio Athena 6x

Joachim, Tauberbischofsheim (DE)

Dear Tom,

I got the cable this week and tried it out straight away :-)

First with the cheap 64 audio cable that came with the in-ears, then immediately after switching, the same songs with the Athena.

Wow, especially when there's a lot going on in the music, you notice how much cleaner the sound is. Especially the high-pitched sounds are now a bit more spread out, and thus the instruments are a bit further apart.

Where previously the standard cable delivered highs that were a bit too sharp, the Athena is smoother and nothing hurts or is on the verge of being unpleasant in the highs.

Above all, the bass and deep bass have improved significantly without being boomy or too intrusive.

I noticed this especially with Chris Jones's Long After You're Gone. I hadn't been able to perceive so much space being filled before!

All in all, the new cable was really worth it, thank you again for everything.

Empire Ears Odin

Urs, Wädenswil

Hello Tom,

MERCI, that worked perfectly. First, and still rather incomplete, impression, but:
The ODIN exceeds my expectations - sounds wonderful and is clearly in the league of a good STAX.





Cayin N6ii-Ti

G.P. , Detmold (de)

Hello Mr. Scharfenberg,
The Cayin arrived today. Everything went perfectly.

And your service and customer support are also perfect (nice menu...). It's a pleasure to be a customer.

I will definitely continue to order from you/again.

Empire Ears Odin Custom

Thomas, Zurich

My experience with Audio Essence was great.

From expert advice to the uncomplicated provision of demo equipment to placing the order abroad – Tom handled every step quickly and reliably. At no point were any questions or requests left unanswered.

I went from being a one-time customer to a satisfied customer!

Empire Ears Valkyrie Mkii

Kristy, Zurich

I received a gift from my husband that opened up a whole new world of music: Empire Ears Valkyrie MK II.

These were purchased from Tom, and I am really enjoying the high quality sound especially the bass, instrumental and vocals. I listen to mainly KPOP, CPOP and RNB music.

Tom has been very helpful with the overall purchase and after-sales experience, and I would gladly recommend him to anyone who is interested in getting a pair of IEMs!

Cayin N3Pro

Konrad, Pratteln

Dear Mr Scharfenberg

Thank you very much for the prompt delivery of the Cayin N3Pro! I was able to successfully put it into operation after completing the software update.

The audio performance with hires files through a world-class headphone is sensational, and the tube power amp also delivers a very spatial experience. Great!

Here are my first experiences with headphones on the Cayin N3Pro. I'm impressed by how well the Cayin N3Pro's power amps can drive a Hifiman HE1000se, for example, (35 ohms/96 dB sensitivity / unbalanced operation, even with tubes). With 60 ohm headphones like an AKG K172 Pro or a Shure SRH 1840, the sound is just as loud, powerful, and dynamic.

On the go, I also use Bluetooth: The Beyerdynamic Aventho, which has been calibrated to my hearing, achieves a satisfactory performance via APTX.

Hiby New R6

Bernard, Villars sur-Glâne

Hello Tom

Thank you very much! The R6 arrived safely and on time. Unboxing and first
Impressions are fabulous.

Thanks again -
the service is SUPER!

In-ears

Remo, Freidorf


Dear Tom

First, I have to give you a huge compliment: all three IEMs I've bought from you are amazing. You've met my taste 100%. .

The Nanna Pro 2 sound wonderful straight out of the box and are an absolute insider tip for me. I could find very little about this IEM online. But I decided to make a blind purchase anyway, and I'm blown away by their performance.

A small team did an incredible job. Conjuring up such a tuning for this amount of money is an incredible value for money.
I think the Nannas will get a lot of listening lessons from me.

Thank you very much again, keep up the good work.

Testing Spirit Torino Valkyria

Martin, Winterthur

I have been on a personal journey to build the best headphone system I can. This means auditioning some of the most expensive gear out there, comparing notes and talking to others. When I saw Spirit Torino Valkyria, being twice the cost of Hifiman Susvara or Abyss AB-1266 TC, I just knew I had to listen to it. Not only Tom allowed me to borrow his demo for a week, he personally drove to my house, spent hours talking to me about audio, and when I was done listening, he picked it up and chatted with some more. To me, it is unheard of someone having this close relationship with a dealer, and dealer to be as well integrated with manufacturer as Tom is. He was able to address all of my concerns/feedback, speak and advocate on my behalf with the manufacturers, but also get their commitment to customize the product to my linking. Even though I did not end up purchasing Valkyria, Tom has become a dear friend who is always welcome in my home, to talk about life and audio. Excellent service, for which I am very grateful.

Empire Ears Odin & Valkyrie Mkii

Joshua, Zurich

I recently purchased 2 pairs of Empire Ears IEMs from my local dealer, Thomas/Audio Essence. I was fortunate enough to buy the Odin and the Valkyrie MK II from Thomas.

I wanted something more high quality and was lucky enough to find Thomas and his shop. Thomas has a very deep understanding of sound, Empire Ears IEMs and customer service. I am new to the IEM scene and Thomas provided me with a ton of information that allowed me to get to know all the different products Empire Ears offers.

I was able to demo the IEMs and really get a feel for what they were like. As I tested more and more, Thomas was always there to help me and give me advice. He was never demanding and left me with enough room to decide on my own. I listen to a lot of pop, RnB (90s, 2000s), K-Pop and classical music. I was intrigued by the fact Empire Ears supplies one of my favorite bands, Black Pink, with IEMS.

In summary, I am very satisfied with Audio Essence. Tom is a fantastic dealer and you can always count on him no matter what. I wish Tom continued success with the business.

Test home - Cayin N6ii, Empire Ears Legend X & LX SE

Urs, Winterthur

I think the opportunity to try out high-quality audio equipment in the comfort of your own home is a great idea. I find it extremely generous that this is possible without a deposit and only at the cost of return shipping.

Tom even entrusted me with the brand-new, unopened EE LX SE. Tom was very helpful and friendly in our email exchanges and never pressured me to make a purchase. I greatly appreciated that, and I can very well imagine purchasing in-ears offered by Audio Essence in the future.

In fact, I have already expressed interest in an Oriolus Isabellae ;).

Thank you for this fantastic opportunity to listen! I hope that everyone who takes advantage of it will handle the devices with the utmost care.



Cayin N3Pro

Remo, Freidorf

Good evening Mr. Scharfenberg
thank you for the prompt delivery Everything worked out perfectly and the player was well received. I will order from you again and wish you much success and luck with your new business (Baby No. 2)

Test home - Cayin C9

Julien, Rudolfstetten

Dear Tom, thank you so much for letting me try out and test the Cayin C9 at my home for a week. That's 5-star service. When I returned the amp, I met you personally, and your passion for audio and music is contagious. You're also a very cool and easy-going guy. Keep up the good work » 👍

Empire Ears Legend X Custom

Patrick, Solothurn

Ordering my EE Legend X Custom through Audio Essence was incredibly straightforward and quick. I received very friendly and competent advice, and they took plenty of time to explain everything to me perfectly. I also loved the fact that I could easily test the products at home. Audio Essence is highly recommended :-) PS: The Legend X sounds amazing ;-)

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