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RADIUS is meticulously designed to provide a pure and authentic musical experience, focusing on two core dimensions: design and material. Utilizing an advanced helical Litz Type 7 structure made of multi-stranded conductors in a flat weave, it minimizes skin and proximity effects, enhancing signal stability and reducing distortion. This structure optimizes frequency distribution, improving sound separation and clarity across all ranges. Additionally, RADIUS employs imported German oxygen-free copper, ensuring pure and transparent sound from the source. This combination guarantees that every melody reaches your headphones in its most authentic and refined state, enhancing your listening experience.

For friends familiar with the local Head-Fi market and products, you may already have an impression of the Pico Audio Origa portable headphone amplifier, known for its replaceable tube design, Hong Kong manufacturing, and excellent midrange and vocal performance. However, it was only produced in very limited quantities, so few could experience it. Now, the Origa FE from Pico Audio can be considered a "mass-produced upgrade," truly a world-first fully discrete, replaceable tube hybrid portable headphone amplifier. What new breakthroughs can it bring based on the original design? Is the sound quality really that appealing? Let's delve into a detailed review.

[Review] Starry Audio Bolide: A New Attempt in Tuning Philosophy

Starry Audio's latest flagship in-ear headphones, Bolide, draws inspiration from the name of a meteor, symbolizing that brief yet dazzling moment of impact. As the brand’s first limited edition product, only 80 pairs will be available in Asia, reflecting a commitment to craftsmanship and resonating with audiophiles' expectations for collectible value. Bolide continues the brand's tuning philosophy centered around vocals, but this time notably enhances the performance of highs and lows, leaving one curious about the surprises it will deliver.

Introducing the HIFIMAN Ver. IRIS 8 Wire Upgrade Cable, specifically engineered for HIFIMAN headphones. This upgrade cable enhances your sonic experience, unlocking the full potential of your audio gear for a richer and more immersive sound. Ideal for true audio enthusiasts!

Introducing the "Bolide," Starry Audio's inaugural limited edition flagship in-ear monitor, with only 80 pieces available exclusively in the Asian market. Its name, "fireball," symbolizes a transient yet everlasting auditory experience. The Bolide redefines sound performance with its exceptional configuration of four electrostatic drivers, four balanced armature drivers, and a 9.2mm dual dynamic driver, delivering unparalleled audio quality.

In the realm of HeadFi, Starry Audio has made "precisely matching listening preferences" the core principle of its research and development. Their flagship products, the Yozora and Syzygy IEMs, exemplify this philosophy to its fullest. These two models showcase the brand's high standards for sound quality, each offering distinct audio choices characterized by entirely different driver combinations and tuning philosophies—one emphasizing "atmospheric presence" and the other "detailed resolution." 

Amber is a multi-material composite silver cable designed to deliver a rich R&B sound experience. It is crafted from a combination of gold-silver alloy plating, silver plating, and copper plating, emphasizing deep yet controlled low frequencies, engaging and clear vocals, and an overall smooth and rounded sonic atmosphere.