A Quick Peek

Music listeners have recently been turning towards external audio decoders for stereo use. USB PnP capabilities coupled with the luxury of space has allowed audio designers to improve on these USB DAC units. When EAX and DTS are all but a noisy hash, a little stereo for music may be more than welcome. We've come across a pretty interesting Korean option, and we take it apart, VR-Zone style.

Savage Intents

We think that the silver mica, polypropylene film, polysester film and OSCON capacitors are a nice touch, as are the RN60 Dale precision metal film resistors. Construction is great too, with effort put into grounding (friction tabs and potentiometer lug). The size and connectivity makes this unit versatile and we've tried - this little monster drives most headphones to ear-splitting levels.

By any chance these little boxes hit your shores, give them a listen. After all, listening is the best way to find out if the Styleaudio puts out the right carats for your music.

Carats for Men?

We think that the silver mica, polypropylene film, polysester film and OSCON capacitors are a nice touch, as are the RN60 Dale precision metal film resistors. Construction is great too, with effort put into grounding (friction tabs and potentiometer lug). The size and connectivity makes this unit versatile and we've tried - this little monster drives most headphones to ear-splitting levels.

A lower end version is offered, with a silver facade with lesser components. By any chance these little boxes hit your shores, give them a listen. After all, listening is the best way to find out if the Styleaudio puts out the right carats for your music.