Amplifiers

January 10, 2025 0

Today’s feature from Louis is a review of the xDuoo XD05T, a new portable integrated DAC and hybrid 1.5W-capable solid-state...

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9.3

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ZMF Headphones Aegis Review

December 25, 2024 0

In this feature, Marcus reviews the ZMF Headphones Aegis, a transformer-coupled balanced desktop tube amplifier with up to 2.5W of...

8.2

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Shanling EH1 Review

Meldrick

December 9, 2024 0

Today, Meldrick reviews the Shanling EH1, a compact desktop USB DAC and headphone amplifier with up to 1015mW of balanced...

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8.8

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iFi Audio ZEN CAN 3 Review

December 2, 2024 0

In this feature, Louis reviews the iFi Audio ZEN CAN 3, a $229.00 xMEMS-based compact desktop headphone amplifier with up...

8.4

SMSL RAW-MDA1 Review

October 30, 2024 0

In today’s feature, Lynn reviews the SMSL RAW-MDA1, a new desktop ES9039Q2M DAC and integrated 2.5W capable headphone amplifier. It...

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ZMF Headphones HOMAGE Review

October 19, 2024 0

Today, Marcus reviews the ZMF Headphones HOMAGE, a boutique desktop headphone amplifier with up to 2.2W of balanced output power....

8.1

SMSL DL100 Review

September 27, 2024 0

In this feature, Lynn reviews the SMSL DL100, a compact and affordable integrated desktop quad-CS43131 DAC and 3W-capable amplifier. It...

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HIFIMAN Mini Shangri-La Review

Headphones

September 14, 2024 2

In this feature, Marcus reviews the HIFIMAN Mini Shangri-La, which is a new electrostatic headphone and pro-bias amplifier system priced...

HiBy FD5 Review

September 11, 2024 0

In this feature, Lynn reviews the HiBy FD5, a compact desktop headphone amplifier and integrated DAC capable of DSD512 decoding...

7.9

xDuoo MH02 Review

August 30, 2024 0

Today, Lynn reviews the xDuoo MH02, which is an affordable CS43131-equipped USB-DAC and tube-based 1.3W amplifier for headphone enthusiasts. It...

7.9

FiiO K11 R2R Review

Meldrick

July 27, 2024 15

Today, Meldrick reviews the FiiO K11 R2R, which is one of the most affordable integrated R2R DAC and headphone amplifiers...

Gustard H26 Review

July 20, 2024 4

Today, Marcus reviews the Gustard H26, which is a fully balanced discrete Class A preamp and headphone amplifier with up...

8.9

Topping DX9 Review

June 24, 2024 5

Today, Marcus reviews the $1299 Topping DX9, which is a limited edition integrated desktop AK4499EQ DAC and 10W-capable headphone amplifier...

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Rose Technics RT-5000 Review

June 3, 2024 0

Today, Louis reviews the Rose Technics RT-5000, which is a new integrated desktop ES9038PRO DAC and 1.6-watt capable headphone amplifier....

8.8

Cayin HA-2A Review

June 1, 2024 0

In this feature, Marcus reviews the Cayin HA-2A, which is a new entry-level desktop Class A Ultralinear tube amplifier for...

8.1

HIFIMAN EF499 Review

James

May 25, 2024 0

In this feature, James reviews the HIFIMAN EF499, which is the company’s entry-level integrated R-2R DAC and balanced 4.35W-capable headphone...

8.9

SMSL SH-X Review

May 24, 2024 0

Today, Louis reviews the SMSL SH-X, which is a desktop headphone amplifier and preamp capable of up to 11.5W of...

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8.5

J.C. Acoustics UDP-5 Review

May 20, 2024 0

Today, Lynn reviews the J.C. Acoustics UDP-5, which is a new desktop integrated ES9039Q2M DAC and 6.8W capable fully balanced...

8.2

HIFIMAN EF500 Review

James

May 4, 2024 3

In this feature, James reviews the HIFIMAN EF500, which is an integrated HYMALAYA LE R-2R-based DAC and 4.5W-capable balanced headphone...

8.5

FiiO K19 Review

James