9.2Award Score Gustard H26 Review Marcus Amplifiers July 20, 2024 4Today, Marcus reviews the Gustard H26, which is a fully balanced discrete Class A preamp and headphone amplifier with up...
9Reader's Score Gustard A26 DAC Review Aldous DAC June 7, 2023 6We review the Gustard A26, which is a high-end DSD512 and PCM 768kHz-capable balanced desktop DAC with LAN streaming capability....
8.5Reader's Score Gustard X18 DAC Review Marcus DAC May 13, 2022 0Today we review the Gustard X18, which is a compact MQA-capable desktop DAC using the flagship ESS Sabre ES9038PRO chipset....
8.3Reader's Score Gustard X16 Review Marcus DAC June 23, 2021 13The Gustard X16 is a desktop DAC featuring a dual ES9068AS chipset, decoding up to DSD512, PCM 32BIT/768kHz, and offering...
9Award Score ZMF Headphones HOMAGE Review Marcus Amplifiers October 19, 2024 0Today, Marcus reviews the ZMF Headphones HOMAGE, a boutique desktop headphone amplifier with up to 2.2W of balanced output power....
9.2Award Score Audeze LCD-4z Review Marcus Headphones September 21, 2024 0Today, Marcus reviews the Audeze LCD-4z, a high-end set of open-back low-impedance planar headphones designed for portable, home, or studio...
9Award Score HIFIMAN Mini Shangri-La Review Marcus Headphones September 14, 2024 2In this feature, Marcus reviews the HIFIMAN Mini Shangri-La, which is a new electrostatic headphone and pro-bias amplifier system priced...
8.7Award Score HiBy FD5 Review Lynn Amplifiers September 11, 2024 0In this feature, Lynn reviews the HiBy FD5, a compact desktop headphone amplifier and integrated DAC capable of DSD512 decoding...
8.9Award Score SMSL PL200 Review Marcus CD Players August 23, 2024 0In this feature, Marcus reviews the SMSL PL200, which is a compact top-loading desktop CD player with USB-DAC and Bluetooth...
8.7Award Score Shanling CA80 Review Marcus CD Players August 16, 2024 0Today, Marcus reviews the Shanling CA80, which is an integrated desktop ES9219MQ CD player with Bluetooth and up to 100W...
9.5Award Score HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled Review Marcus Headphones August 10, 2024 0Today, Marcus reviews the HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled, which is a new set of flagship headphones with a unique fully open-back...
9.3Award Score Topping DX9 Review Marcus Amplifiers June 24, 2024 4Today, Marcus reviews the $1299 Topping DX9, which is a limited edition integrated desktop AK4499EQ DAC and 10W-capable headphone amplifier...
8.7Award Score J.C. Acoustics UDP-5 Review Lynn Amplifiers May 20, 2024 0Today, Lynn reviews the J.C. Acoustics UDP-5, which is a new desktop integrated ES9039Q2M DAC and 6.8W capable fully balanced...
8.8Award Score FiiO K9 AKM Review Lynn Amplifiers March 18, 2024 2In this feature, Lynn reviews the FiiO K9 AKM, which is their new flagship desktop AK4191EQ+AK4499EX USB-DAC and balanced THX...
8.6Award Score Audalytic AH90 Review Lynn Amplifiers January 22, 2024 0Today, we review the Audalytic AH90, which is a new desktop AK4191+AK4499-equipped desktop DAC and 1W-capable balanced headphone amplifier. It...
Our 2023 Top Gear Awards Marcus Annual Awards December 23, 2023 0Our Top Gear Awards For 2023 is upon us again and represents the audio gear that we reviewed and gave...
7.8Reader's Score SMSL SU-9 Ultra Review Aldous DAC November 29, 2023 1Today, we review the SMSL SU-9 Ultra, which is a new BT and AK4191 + AK4499EX equipped desktop DAC capable...
8.7Reader's Score Ladder Schumann DAC Review Marcus DAC May 19, 2023 8We review the Ladder Schumann DAC, which is a balanced-engineered desktop R-2R digital decoder with native DSD decoding capability. It...
8.3Reader's Score iFi Audio NEO Stream Review Aldous Streaming March 25, 2023 5In this feature, we review the iFi Audio NEO Stream, which is a network audio streamer and integrated balanced desktop...
8.7Reader's Score Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum DAC Review Marcus DAC October 29, 2022 0In today’s feature, we review the Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum DAC which is a compact desktop AK4499EQ decoder capable of...
