Pineapple Audio Reviews

  Kiwi Ears Airoso  Pros:  ✔ Deep, powerful, controlled bass with great texture ✔ Balanced, natural mids with excellent vocal clarity ✔ Outstanding treble—detailed, airy, and refined ✔ Expansive soundstage with excellent imaging ✔ Comfortable fit for long listening sessions ✔ Scales beautifully with better and powerful gear Cons:  ✖ Stock cable is decent but not exceptional—upgrade recommended  ✖ Not ultra-budget-friendly (but worth it for what you get) Kiwi Ears has steadily built a reputation for crafting IEMs that strike a thoughtful balance between musicality and technical performance. With the Airoso, they introduce a new take on their tuning philosophy—one that refines their approach while adding a dose of energy and excitement. While the KE4 leaned towards a deep, immersive bass experience with a neutral and smooth presentation, the Airoso takes a different route. It aims for a livelier, more engaging sound, with a dynamic tuning and a treble presentation...

FiiO TT13 Turntable : Bridging Nostalgia and Modern HiFi Pros:  • Fully automatic tonearm reduces record wear and user error • Built-in high-quality phono preamp with strong output • Solid aluminum alloy chassis minimizes vibrations • aptX HD Bluetooth support for high-quality wireless playback • Customizable ambient RGB lighting adds a unique touch and looks really cool! • RCA grounding cable reduces hum and noise but i dont hear any humming on my setup but its okay that it has one. • User-friendly remote control for added convenience • Supports 7-inch and 12-inch records at both 33 1/3 and 45 RPM • Competitive price for the feature set Cons:  • AT3600LA cartridge is good but may need upgrading for some users • No phono preamp bypass switch • No gain or volume adjustment It’s been nearly two decades since I last played a vinyl record, and I have to admit—going through the ritual again was something else. The moment I pulled out a record, carefully holding it by the edges with...

  Snowsky Retro Nano Review A Nostalgic Blast with Modern Hi-Fi Flair Pros:  ✔ Unique cassette-inspired design with fun UI ✔ High-resolution Bluetooth (LDAC, aptX Adaptive) ✔ Dual DAC (CS43131) and balanced 4.4mm output ✔ Replaceable battery for extended use ✔ Retro sound presets add character ✔ USB DAC mode with PC and phone compatibility Cons:  X For the price and the performace you get.. no cons.. The Snowsky Retro Nano is a time machine in disguise. The moment I laid eyes on it, I was hit with a wave of nostalgia—it looks exactly like my old Soundwave toy from the '80s Transformers line. You know, the legendary cassette player robot that carried tiny cassette tapes in its chest? Those tapes would eject and transform into Laserbeak, the robotic eagle, and Rumble, the little menace with jackhammer hands capable of triggering earthquakes. Yeah, those were the days. And here I am, decades later, staring at this matchbox-sized audio device that somehow channels that same r...