Review Sonnet Hermes streamer
We have already written a lot about Metrum Acoustics, the dac designs and the designer: Cees Ruijtenberg. It caused some confusion when the name Metrum Acoustics disappeared from the scene and Sonnet Audio saw the light of day. Rest assured: both brands give support. We therefore write with confidence about the new streamer: the Sonnet […]
First impression – Sonnet Audio Hermes
We have the Sonnet Audio Hermes for review. The new ROON streamer by Cees Ruijtenberg. Right: the developer of all those beautiful dacs, amplifiers and… streamers. We’ve been playing with the Metrum Acoustics Ambre for years: also a product by Cees Ruijtenberg. What are the differences and similarities? We put them next to each other […]
Live Stream Replay – Weiss VS Sonnet VS Metrum Acoustics
Last Thursday – 19 March 2020 – we tested three dacs: the Weiss DAC501, Sonnet Morpheus and the Metrum Acoustics Pavane. In fact, the Weiss is a streamer, dac, preamp and headphone amplifier. The Morpheus is a digital preamp. And the Pavane is a pure, stand alone dac. How do they relate to each other? […]
Review Sonnet Morpheus dac – pre-amp
Although Sonnet is a new brand in the world of high quality audio, the man behind Sonnet is definitely a well-known one. Cees Ruijtenberg has a rich audio history that goes back to the 80s. Back then, he designed both analog and digital products. Today we are testing the latest creation: the Sonnet Morpheus d/a […]
Video Review Sonnet Morpheus DAC / Pre-amp
We had a special guest at the office! A new brand: Sonnet. We tested their very first product: the Morpheus dac / pre-amp. But to be fully honest: Sonnet is not really new. The front-man is Cees Ruijtenberg. And we know Cees from Metrum Acoustics. So… he has a long, long track record. Are you […]