Hidizs S9
8.4
Editorial Score

Hidizs S9 Review

Michael
Portable Amps & DACs, $101-200, Amplifiers
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
8.8
Editorial Score

SMSL M400 Review

Michael
Sources, $501-1000, Pure DACs
10
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
8.4
Editorial Score

Shuoer Tape Review

Michael
IEM & Earphones, $101-200, Dynamic
2
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
Editorial Score

FiiO EM5 Review

Michael
IEM & Earphones, $201-300, Dynamic
2
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
8.4
Editorial Score

Hidizs AP80 Pro Review

Michael
DAP, $201-300, Sources
4
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...
SMSL M200
8.3
Editorial 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...
Earmen TR-Amp
8.1
Editorial Score

Earmen TR-Amp Review

Michael
Portable Amps & DACs, $201-300
2
The Earmen TR-Amp is a portable integrated DAC and amplifier using an ES9038Q2M chipset, with MQA capability, and up to 400mW of output power. It is priced at $249. Disclaimer: The Earmen TR-Amp sent to us is ...
EarMen Donald DAC
7.8
Editorial Score

EarMen Donald DAC Review

Michael
Pure DACs, Sources, Up To $100
6
The EarMen Donald DAC is a budget-friendly portable pure DAC using a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC and capable of MQA decoding. It is priced at $99. Disclaimer: The EarMen Donald DAC sent to us is a sample in excha...
Moondrop Starfield
8.2
Editorial Score

Moondrop Starfield Review

Michael
IEM & Earphones, $101-200, Dynamic
7
The Moondrop Starfield is a universal monitor that uses a carbon nanotube diaphragm 10mm dual cavity dynamic driver. It is priced at $109. Disclaimer: The Moondrop Starfield sent to us is a sample in exchange ...
NuPrime Hi-mDAC
8
Score

NuPrime Hi-mDAC Review

Michael
Portable Amps & DACs, $101-200
7
The NuPrime Hi-mDAC is a small portable high-resolution DAC and headphone amp capable of PCM 32/384 and DSD 256 decoding. It is currently priced at €139. Disclaimer: The NuPrime Hi-mDAC sent to us is a sample ...