Checking out the Celest CD-2 DAC Nugget - Audio Amigo Showcase Ep.4

Audio Amigo Showcase Episode 4: A look at the Celest CD-2 DAC/Amp. This was sent to me by Celest for Review. (Non-Affiliate Links) Get it here from Aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008487749763.html Or here from Celest directly: https://celestaudio.com/products/celest-cd-2-portable-type-c-to-3-5mm-4-4mm-dac-audio-hifi-earphone-decoder-headphone-amplifier-for-iems-android-ios-mac-win10?variant=46412629082371 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Start 00:27 Disclaimer 00:50 Box/Accessories 01:28 Design/Construction 02:33 Specs/Performance 04:00 Battery Draw/Temperature 05:40 User Experience 08:36 Sound Quality 10:09 Vs. KiwiEars Allegro Mini 14:38 Recommendation 15:41 Goodbye Audio Amigo's Arbitrary Rating List: https://tinyurl.com/AmigoIEMRank Audio Amigo's Audio Testing Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfbbrxtWcjyFQeYL5Fi-3RyG4a4_G_DVQ&si=INRoqPSTPtf3Ikjb Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/YourAudioAmigo Public Graph Database: https://audioamigo.squig.link/ Sources I use for testing: -M1 Macbook Air -M1 iPad Air -Apple USB C Dongle -Sony Xperia X Compact -Aptivo CT10 -Hiby R4 Evangelion Edition -iPod Video 5.5 Gen -Kenwood DMC-S33 Minidisc Player -Sony WM-FX477 Cassette Walkman -FiiO BTR15 -FiiO BTR11 -FiiO K7 -Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 AVR -Aful Snowy Night -Letshuoer DT01 If you'd like me to review something, let's coordinate a loan or donation: AudioAmigoReviews@gmail.com