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Published: 2018-08-02, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Ample specification, Sturdy build, Detailed, well organised listen,
Awkward proportions, Dynamically undemonstrative,
So if it's the details of a drum-triplet you want to hear, or the minutiae of plastic plectrum against steel string, or the ragged gasp for breath as a singer launches into a final chorus, the Prism Sound Callia is just the device you want. It's a wide-op...
Fast response, neutral presentation of all types of music, excellent clarity across all frequencies and using all digital formats, Open soundstage to pin-point each instrument and voice
Could sound clinical to some, and mid-range can lack some detail, No DSD256 might upset a few
At £1,795 this is an excellent price for a combined DAC and headphone amplifier, even passing well as a preamplifier, and with balanced and coax output. A repeating observation as I reviewed this unit was of a sound that crystal clear and fast with nothin...
Published: 2016-11-09, Author: Jason , review by: the-ear.net
Abstract: Prism Sound's reputation preceded it when it finally entered the domestic hi-fi business earlier in the year. The Cambridge based company has been making converters for the studio market since 1987 and its top pro DAC is a cult product amongst those in th...
Published: 2016-10-12, Author: Jay , review by: gadgetynews.com
Studio quality performance, Simple set up, Clarity of reproduction, Excellent headphone amp, Superb DAC
Parting with almost £2k
The Callia is open and detailed with plenty of width and depth in the stereo presentation. To say that I was impressed by this piece of equipment would be an understatement. My home Hi-Fi is fairly decent but the Callia made it sound so much better. Truer...
Abstract: So, when Prism Sound's Callia was brought into the Positive Feedback tent for review, I didn't raise my hand to listen. The eloquent and eager Dean Seislove indicated that he was surprised to like it—I imagine his reticence might arise from the idea he li...
Superb engineering and build quality, Lots of adjustability and very good display information, Decodes all the SPDIF and DSD formats you may want to play, Excellent headphone amp with analog volume control and digital main volume control for use as a prea
A remote control or phone app for use as a preamp, Maybe some more advanced Ethernet/Wi-Fi streaming features for those of us who don't want to use a computer with the DAC
Given the build quality and engineering that has gone into it, the CALLIA is an excellent buy, assuming it's lack of streaming features isn't an issue for you.LikesSuperb engineering and build quality.Lots of adjustability and very good display informatio...
Published: 2018-05-16, Author: Paul , review by: recordingmag.com
Abstract: Prism Sound is a UK company known for digital audio converters that are best described as “next level”; these products are found in many of the world's top mastering studios. Prism Sound also offers a line of no-compromise multichannel solutions for the t...
Published: 2018-03-29, Author: John , review by: stereophile.com
I appreciated the fact that the Prism Sound Callia has a volume control, which meant that I could connect it directly to my power amplifiers and not have to use a preamplifier. But I missed having a remote control to adjust volume—and the way my system is...
Abstract: Ambrose Pierce"Fidelity to the source!" A ton of money has changed hands on the promise that some gizmo or recording can, "Put you right there next to the performers!" Unfortunately, those who actually make recordings are rarely content with raw footage...
Published: 2017-03-01, Author: Paul , review by: recordingmag.com
Abstract: Prism Sound is a UK company known for digital audio converters that are best described as “next level”; these products are found in many of the world's top mastering studios. Prism Sound also offers a line of no-compromise multichannel solutions for the t...
