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Timestamps...

00:00 Intro, Pricing, Disclaimer
01:18 Shameless Self Promotion
01:42 Takeaways & Framing the Review
03:57 Specs
04:59 Build, Features, Ergonomics
13:36 Test Gear
16:20 Sound
21:43 Comparison with SMSL DO300EX
24:13 Comparison with Schiit Modius E + Midgard
26:46 Comparison with HiFiMan EF400
28:15 My Thoughts on $400500 AIOs
32:58 Final Thoughts