Amplifiers

December 6, 2025

Award Score

Luxsin X9 Review

November 10, 2025

Feliks Audio Echo Vibe Review

October 31, 2025

FiiO K13 R2R Review

October 25, 2025

EarMen CH-Amp Signature Review

October 6, 2025

Topping DX5 II Review

September 22, 2025

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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8.5

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...

7.9

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...

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...

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...

8.6

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...

8.8

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

Louis

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....

8.9

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...

8.2

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...

SMSL SH-X Review

Louis

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...

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...

8.4

FiiO K19 Review

James

April 6, 2024 9

In this feature, James reviews the FiiO K19, which is a new flagship desktop integrated DAC and balanced dual THX...

FiiO K9 AKM Review

March 18, 2024 2

In this feature, Lynn reviews the FiiO K9 AKM, which is their new flagship desktop AK4191EQ+AK4499EX USB-DAC and balanced THX...

9.4

dCS Bartók APEX Review

March 4, 2024 0

In this feature, Marcus reviews the dCS Bartók APEX, which is a hardware-upgraded version of the original DAC/headphone amplifier focusing...

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iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2 Review

Louis

March 2, 2024 3

In today’s review, Louis assesses the iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2, which is a 2nd-generation BT5.4 aptX Lossless-capable desktop DAC...

7.7

SMSL DA-1 Review

Meldrick