Amplifiers

May 27, 2026

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Topping DX1 II Review

May 20, 2026

Fosi Audio BT20A MAX Review

April 22, 2026

Luxsin X8 Review

March 23, 2026

D&A Alpha Review

February 25, 2026

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EarMen L-amp MK2 Review

February 23, 2026 0

Lynn reviews the EarMen L-Amp MK2, a 2nd-gen portable tube headphone amplifier and DAC that delivers up to 1W of...

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8.7

Topping DX9 Discrete Review

December 6, 2025 0

Marcus reviews the Topping DX9 Discrete, a limited-edition desktop 16-element 1-bit PSRM DAC and 10W-Capable NFCA headphone amplifier. It is...

8.3

Luxsin X9 Review

November 10, 2025 2

James reviews the Luxsin X9, a compact desktop DAC and 6.4W-capable headphone amplifier with an innovative DSP-based approach to sound...

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8.8

Feliks Audio Echo Vibe Review

October 31, 2025 0

Marcus reviews the Feliks Audio Echo Vibe, a compact headphone amplifier designed to provide an affordable gateway into OTL tube...

8.1

FiiO K13 R2R Review

October 25, 2025 3

Meldrick reviews the FiiO K13 R2R, a new desktop 24-BIT R2R DAC and 2.4W-capable headphone amplifier with LDAC Wireless compatibility....

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8.3

EarMen CH-Amp Signature Review

October 6, 2025 2

Lynn reviews the EarMen CH-Amp Signature, a wireless-capable compact desktop ESS9038 DAC, standalone PSU, and balanced headphone amplifier. It is...

8.6

Topping DX5 II Review

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September 22, 2025 4

Louis reviews the Topping DX5 II, a 2nd generation compact desktop dual ES9039Q2M DAC with up to 7.6W of balanced...

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9.1

Auris Audio Headonia 300B Review

September 8, 2025 0

Marcus reviews the Auris Audio Headonia 300B, a Summit-fi desktop tube headphone amplifier and pre-amp with up to 7W of...

8.5

FiiO K15 Review

August 16, 2025 1

James reviews the FiiO K15, a new integrated desktop dual AK4497S DAC and discrete Class AB headphone amplifier with WiFi...

8.6

D&A Alpha PRO Review

July 11, 2025 0

James reviews the D&A Alpha PRO, a desktop integrated ES9039MSPRO DAC and 6W-capable, discreet-engineered balanced headphone amplifier. It is currently...

SMSL PA-X Review

June 27, 2025 5

In today’s feature, Lynn reviews the SMSL PA-X Gallium Nitride, a compact, balanced power amplifier capable of delivering up to...

8.8

Cayin iHA-8 Review

June 11, 2025 0

Today, Marcus reviews the Cayin iHA-8, a desktop 4-channel discrete-engineered Class A headphone amplifier with up to 9.5W of output...

xDuoo DM-01 Review

June 4, 2025 0

Today, Meldrick reviews the xDuoo DM-01, a desktop CS43131 DAC and hybrid tube/transistor-based headphone amp with a unique robot form...

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8.9

HIFIMAN Goldenwave GA-10 Review

May 17, 2025 4

Today, Marcus reviews the HIFIMAN Goldenwave GA-10, a new desktop single-ended push-pull headphone tube amplifier with up to 3W output...

TempoTec March V-M5 Review

May 12, 2025 5

In this feature, Meldrick reviews the TempoTec March V-M5, a compact desktop dual-DAC and Class A headphone amplifier with optional...

8.4

xDuoo TA-32 Review

May 5, 2025 3

In today’s feature, Lynn reviews the xDuoo TA-32, a high-end integrated swappable Rohm DAC card and balanced tube amplifier with...

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8.9

Chord Electronics Alto Review

April 25, 2025 2

Today, Marcus reviews the Chord Electronics Alto, a new Pro Audio series integrated headphone and speaker amplifier with ULTIMA technology....

8.6

FiiO K17 Review

March 12, 2025 12

Today, James reviews the FiiO K17, a new retro-inspired desktop dual DAC and balanced 4000mW capable headphone amplifier with Bluetooth...

8.1

Fosi Audio K7 Review

March 10, 2025 0

In this feature, Meldrick reviews the Fosi Audio K7, a new Kickstarter-funded AK4493SEQ DAC and 2.1W balanced headphone amplifier for...

8.5

Shanling EH2 Review