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    John Grandberg

    John Grandberg is a US-based audio journalist who has been immersed in the scene for over a decade. A recovering percussionist, he has a particular affinity for headphones and associated gear.

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    • Upon entering another realm: Campfire Audio’s Cascade

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    • Moving upfield: the Cayin HA-6A

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    • Starting points: Pro-Ject’s Head Box S2

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    • Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless vs. Campfire Audio Comet

    • Innuos ZEN Mini MK3 w/ LPSU review

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    • Human after all: the ModWright-modded OPPO UDP-205

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