Cambridge Audio Solo vs Fosi Audio Box X2

I then put on a cartridge with a known “hot” sound. Very sharp high’s. The Solo made it sound much smoother. As if it tamed those high frequencies

The lows of the bass and the highs of Brian Johnson’s vocals truly show the difference. Let it play for 2 minutes with digital to get your ears used to it. Then switch to tube. I’ve tried this test with three friends who are not audiophiles, to make sure that I was not just hearing what I wanted to hear

The "warmth" of the sound seemed diminished. Using multiple permutations and combinations of different cables (e.g. BJC LC-1, AudioQuest Evergreen and Tower, GAC-1, WBC/Mogami 2534, and KabelDirekt) still did not sound better than my existing hook-up using a BJC LC-1 directly into my receiver's phono input

most of the recordings from the 70's-80's just stink though. I was hoping the records might do better. They didn't

Cambridge Audio AXC35 and Onkyo C7030. Both are fast, quiet and great sounding. The transport idea has no appeal for me as I'm not looking to be a DAC addict.

Sound Quality. I would say Schiit Mani wins a bit on instrument separation and clarity. It's more CD like, picking up more details on high end (as well as pops and clicks) compared to Fosi Audio. Does it mean Mani wins overall? NO! For quite few genres of music I would prefer the analog and full sound of Fosi Audio! I was also surprised by myself and I even doubt it in the first place

The front panel of the Solo is minimalistic, with only a power button and the Cambridge logo. The Duo, on the other hand, has the same power button an...

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