What HiFi Review
We’d highly recommend giving the Explorer an audition – it’s absolutely worth it- What HiFi, February 2013 http://www.whathifi.com/review/meridian-explorer-dac
Hi-Fi Plus (UK) Review
In the grand scheme of all things digital in our world, Meridian Audio has long been at the forefront.- Hi-Fi Plus, February 2013 http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/world-exclusive-meridian-audio-explorer-usb-dacheadphone-amplifier-hi-fi/
Audio Stream Review
This kind of even-handed presentation is usually reserved for more costly components in my experience and makes the Explorer a very reasonably priced over-achiever.- Audio Stream, February 2013 http://www.audiostream.com/content/meridian-explorer-usb-dac
Gear Patrol Review
Terms like all-metal enclosure, analog and hand-made may conjure up thoughts of exorbitant price tags (most often you’d be right) but Meridian proves that occasionally pigs do fly.- Gear Patrol, February 2013 http://gearpatrol.com/2013/02/11/meridian-explorer/
TONE Audio Review
The Explorer is a marvel of miniaturization and a shining example of design elegance, from its clean circuit-board layout to its machined-aluminum outer shell.- TONEAudio, February 2013 http://www.tonepublications.com/macro/meridian-audios-explorer/
CEPro Review
Meridian’s new Explorer digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is a small, space friendly and wallet friendly digital audio solution that consumers can use to extract the best possible listening experience from their computer and web tablets.- CePro, February 2013 http://www.cepro.com/article/meridian_explorer_dac_extracts_best_possible_computer_music_experience/
Computer Audiophile Review
The Meridian Explorer is a product computer audiophiles will want to be seen with at the local coffee shop.- Computer Audiophile, February 2013 http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/505-meridian-explorer-usb-dac-review/
Ultra High-End Review
It’s the performance we have come to expect from Meridian at an astonishing price. A visit to your Meridian dealer is in order. Decidedly brilliant.- Ultra High-End, February 2013 http://www.ultrahighendreview.com/meridian-explorer-usb-dac/
Apartment Therapy Review
Headphone Heaven: Meridian Explorer unleashes studio quality sound- Apartment Therapy, February 2013 http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/product-ci-audio-vhp-2-headphone-184004
Electronic House
Whether it’s headphone listening, active computer monitors or a full-throttle hi-fi system, the impact is immediate and immersive- Electronic House, March 2013 http://www.electronichouse.com/article/hands_on_meridian_explorer_usb_dac/