Unboxing the SMSL VMV A1-xDuoo TA-66-Wiim Pro and the Moondrop xCrinacle Dusk

Unboxing the SMSL VMV A1-xDuoo TA-66-Wiim Pro and the Moondrop xCrinacle Dusk

I discuss the process of the audiophile journey. Specifically, how we audiophiles can reach our audiophile happy place faster and with fewer buying mistakes. I share insights and observations and hacks on the process of the audiophile journey, based on my experiences. I want to help other audiophiles avoid some of the mistakes and detours and even U-turns and dead ends that I have made. Again, my hope is to help you reach your audiophile happy place faster.

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01:08 SMSL VMV A1
05:30 xDuoo TA-66
09:28 WiiM Pro
12:57 Moondrop xCrinacle Dusk