8.1
Lotoo PAW S1 Review
The Lotoo PAW S1 is a new hi-res integrated portable amplifier and DAC dongle featuring PMEQ and up to PCM 32/384 and DSD 128 decoding. It is priced at $165. Disclaimer: The Lotoo PAW S1 sent to us is a sample...
8.1
8.2
iFi Audio Zen DAC Review
The iFi Audio Zen DAC is an entry-level desktop integrated DAC and balanced headphone amplifier with MQA support. It is priced at $129.99. Disclaimer: The iFi Audio Zen DAC sent to us for the purposes of this ...
8.3
iFi Audio hip-dac Review
The iFi Audio hip-dac is a new portable integrated amplifier and DAC designed to replace your smartphone's audio output. Featuring a BurrBrown DAC and MQA decoding, the hip-dac is priced at $149. Disclaimer: T...
8
NuPrime Hi-mDAC Review
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 ...
Chord Electronics Hugo TT2 – First Contact
The Chord Electronics Hugo TT2 is a gen 2 high-end DAC, preamp and headphone amplifier. It has 5x the processing power of the original Hugo TT. The TT2 is priced at £3995. Disclaimer: The Chord Electronics TT2...
Top Reader Voted Portable Amps & DACs
The following Top Reader Voted Portable Amps & DAC scores are assigned by the readers, (Score) and apply only to all reviews where a slider voting system exists. This list includes all types of portable amp...
Top Reader Voted Desktop Amplifiers
The following Top Reader Voted desktop amplifiers scores are assigned by the readers, (Score) and apply only to all reviews where a slider voting system exists. This list includes all types of desktop amps new ...
dCS Bartok – First Contact
The dCS Bartok is a UK manufactured high-end desktop integrated streaming-capable DAC and headphone amplifier. It is priced at $15000. Disclaimer: The dCS Bartok sent to us was purchased and does not have to b...
7.1
Hidizs S8 Review
The Hidizs S8 is a DAC/Amp in a small dongle format design to be compatible with PCs, MACs, iOS, and Android devices. It is priced at $89. Disclaimer: The Hidizs S8 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our h...
7.5
FiiO K5 Pro Review
The FiiO K5 Pro is the latest generation of a solid-state amplifier that started way back in 2012 with the E9 and directly replaces the K9 dock system from 2016. It is priced at $149.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO K5...
7.5
Xduoo TA-10 Review
The Xduoo TA-10 is an all-in-one mid-fi level desktop hybrid DAC and Tube headphone amplifier plus pre-amplifier. It is priced approximately at $290. Disclaimer: The Xduoo TA-10 was sent to me in exchange for ...
9.3
Burson Conductor 3 Review
The Burson Conductor 3 is a new flagship desktop headphone amp & DAC featuring dual ES9038Q2M, BT5.0 and up to 7.5W of power. It is priced at $1744. Disclaimer: The Burson Playmate sent to us is a sample u...
9
Auris Audio Euterpe Review
The Auris Audio Euterpe is the company’s latest desktop tube amp featuring a headphone, DAC/Preamp capability and a unique enclosure that duals as a headphone stand. It retails for €1,499.00. Disclaimer: The...
8.5
Monoprice Monolith THX Portable Headphone Amplifier & DAC Review
The Monoprice Monolith THX Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC is a mid-priced portable performer featuring THX AAA amplification technology. It is currently priced at $249.99 but the SRP is $299 Disclaimer: ...
7.7
TempoTec Sonata iDSD Review
The TempoTec Sonata iDSD is a very affordable portable Amp/DAC capable of up to DSD128, OTG, and Apple iOS connectivity. It retails for $70 and will be down to $49 during the 11.11 sale this 2019 on their Aliex...
7.5
FiiO Q5s Review
The FiiO Q5s is a revision of the original Q5 portable Bluetooth DAC/Amp using FiiO's latest interchangeable AM3E amp module. It retails for $349.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO Q5s sent to us is a sample in exchange ...
8.9
XI Audio Broadway Review
The Xi Audio Broadway is a transportable balanced/single-ended Class A headphone amplifier with both AC and battery power supply. It is priced at $2,299. Disclaimer: The Xi Audio Broadway sent to us for the pu...
Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum – First Contact
The Monprice Monolith Liquid Platinum Headphone Amplifier by Alex Cavalli is a balanced version of the highly regarded Cavalli Audio Liquid Crimson amplifier. It is priced at $799.99 Disclaimer: The Monprice M...
8.5
Monoprice Monolith™ THX Amplifier & DAC Review
The Monoprice Monolith™ THX Amplifier is a mid-fi priced THX certified DAC/Amp combo featuring dual AK4493 and up to 2W of power. It is priced at $499.99 Disclaimer: The Monprice Monolith™ THX Amplifier sent t...
Hifiman R2R2000 Red & Black – First Contact
The Hifiman R2R2000 Red & Black Editions are the company's newest Hi-Res Bluetooth receivers using dual PCM1704K R2R, (Black) and PCM1702 R2R, (Red) DACs. They are priced at $2500 for the Black and $999 for...