Cambridge Audio CXN (V2)
8.8
Editorial Score

Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) Review

Michael
Streaming, Wireless Weekend
The Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) is an app compatible ROON ready high-end desktop streamer with built-in Google Chromecast. It is priced at $1099. Disclaimer: The Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) sent to us is a sample in...
Audeze Euclid
8.9
Editorial Score

Audeze Euclid Review

Michael
IEM & Earphones, $1000+, Planar Magnetic
6
The Audeze Euclid is the company's debut closed-back IEM featuring 18-mm planar magnetic transducers with Fazor phase management. It is priced at $1299. Disclaimer: The Audeze Euclid sent to us is a sample in ...
UCOTECH RE-1
8.3
Editorial Score

UCOTECH RE-1 Review

Michael
IEM & Earphones, Dynamic, Up To $100
The UCOTECH RE-1 is a Korean Made single 10mm CNT dynamic driver universal IEM featuring a 5-Axis brass housing. It is priced at $90. Disclaimer: The Ucotech RE-1 was sent to us a sample in exchange for our ho...
Shozy Black Hole
8.6
Editorial Score

Shozy Black Hole Review

Michael
IEM & Earphones, $501-1000, Dynamic
The Shozy Black Hole is a unique semi-open universal single 10mm dynamic driver IEM  designed in collaboration with KOOK™ Electro-Acoustic Engineering Lab. It is priced at $799. Disclaimer: The Shozy Blac...
ULTRASONE Panther
7.3
Score

ULTRASONE Panther Review

Michael
Portable Amps & DACs, $501-1000
3
The ULTRASONE Panther is a compact portable headphone amplifier and DAC with native DSD256 decoding and up to 950mW of power. It is priced at $549.99 Disclaimer: This ULTRASONE Panther is a sample sent to us i...
Little Dot LD H1
8.7
Score

Little Dot LD H1 Review

Michael
Amplifiers, Tubes
The Little Dot LD H1 is a tube-transistor hybrid, fully balanced desktop headphone amplifier capable of up to 3.5W of output power. It is priced at $1399. Disclaimer: The Little Dot LD H1 sent to us is a sampl...
Earmen Sparrow
7.8
Score

Earmen Sparrow Review

Michael
Portable Amps & DACs, $101-200
8
The Earmen Sparrow is a miniature USB DAC, preamp, and headphone amp featuring an ES9281PRO and offering MQA compatibility. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: The Earmen Sparrow sent to us is a sample in exchan...
Hidizs S9
7.4
Score

Hidizs S9 Review

Michael
Portable Amps & DACs, $101-200
The Hidizs S9 is a dongle-type balanced and single-ended capable DAC and amplifier capable of up to DSD512 and PCM 32BIT/768kHz decoding. It is priced at $109. Disclaimer: The Hidizs S9 sent to us is a sample ...
SMSL M400 DAC
8.6
Score

SMSL M400 Review

Michael
Sources, $501-1000, Pure DACs
11
The SMSL M400 is a desktop DAC featuring an AKM AK4499EQ chipset, LDAC Bluetooth, MQA, and a fully balanced analog output. It is priced at $809. Disclaimer: The SMSL M200 sent to us for this review is a sample...
Shuoer Tape
8
Score

Shuoer Tape Review

Michael
IEM & Earphones, $101-200, Dynamic
3
The Shuoer Tape is a single low-voltage electrostatic Dynamic Driver 5-Axis CNC Carve metal body universal IEM with an affordable price of $129. Disclaimer: The Shuoer Tape sent to us is a sample in exchange f...
FiiO EM5
8.3
Score

FiiO EM5 Review

Michael
IEM & Earphones, $201-300, Dynamic
4
The FiiO EM5 is a flute-designed earbud using a beryllium-coated 14.2mm dynamic driver with a twist-lock swappable jack system. It is priced at $299.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO EM5 sent to us is a sample in exchan...
Hidizs AP80 Pro
8
Score

Hidizs AP80 Pro Review

Michael
DAP, $201-300, Sources
7
The Hidizs AP80 Pro is an upgraded version of the company’s entry-level AP80 digital audio player featuring a Dual-DAC ES9218 chipset. It is currently priced at $169.99. Disclaimer: The Hidizs AP80 Pro sent to...
xDuoo XD05 Plus
8
Score

xDuoo XD05 Plus Review

Michael
Portable Amps & DACs, $201-300
6
The xDuoo XD05 Plus is a revised edition of the original XD05 featuring an AK4493 DAC, USB-C, and twice the output power at 1W into 32Ω. It is priced at $259.90. Disclaimer: The xDuoo XD05 Plus sent to us is a...
SMSL M200
8
Score

SMSL M200 Review

Michael
Sources, $201-300, Pure DACs
4
The SMSL M200 is a desktop pure DAC featuring an AKM AK4497EQ chipset, LDAC Bluetooth, and a fully balanced analog output. It is priced at $289.99. Disclaimer: The SMSL M200 sent to us for this review is a sam...