Auralic, a relative newcomer to the audio scene, has taken the hi-fi world by storm in the last few years with a portfolio of front-end equipment that combines audiophile-grade sound quality with foolproof functionality and minimalistic aesthetics. The Chinese company’s latest products—the new Gemini 1000 and 2000 headphone docks, which Auralic expects to begin shipping next month—are so much more than mere headphone saddles. Incorporated into the chassis of each model is a headphone amplifier with a state-of-…