Amplifiers

April 25, 2025

Award Score

FiiO K17 Review

March 12, 2025

Fosi Audio K7 Review

March 10, 2025

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

April 6, 2024 9

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

7.9

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...

9.3

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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8.7

iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2 Review

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...

7.8

SMSL DA-1 Review

Meldrick

February 14, 2024 0

In this feature, we review the SMSL DA-1, which is an ultra-compact desktop stereo power amplifier capable of up to...

8.3

Audalytic AH90 Review

January 22, 2024 0

Today, we review the Audalytic AH90, which is a new desktop AK4191+AK4499-equipped desktop DAC and 1W-capable balanced headphone amplifier. It...

7.9

HIFIMAN Serenade Review

December 13, 2023 11

We review the HIFIMAN Serenade, which is a new desktop R-2R HYMALAYA Pro DAC and integrated headphone amplifier with streaming...

8.4

HIFIMAN EF600 Review

November 27, 2023 5

In this feature, we review the HIFIMAN EF600 which is a desktop vertical mount integrated HIMALAYA PRO DAC and headphone...

HIFIMAN Prelude Review

November 25, 2023 6

We review the HIFIMAN Prelude, which is a new fully balanced Class A headphone amplifier and pre-amplifier capable of up...

FiiO K11 Review

Meldrick

November 24, 2023 1

Today’s feature is a review of the new FiiO K11, which is a compact desktop integrated DAC and 1.4W-capable headphone...

Drop + SMSL HO150X Review

Aldous

November 22, 2023 0

Today, we review the Drop + SMSL HO150X, which is a desktop linear headphone amplifier with a balanced circuit design...

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8.5

Drop + xDuoo TA-84 Review

November 11, 2023 2

In this feature, we review the Drop + xDuoo TA-84, which is an integrated desktop OTL tube amplifier and DAC...

8.6

YULONG Aquila III Review

September 30, 2023 0

This is an in-depth review of the YULONG Aquila III, which is a 3rd generation desktop integrated DAC, balanced headphone...

8.2

SMSL H300 Review

Aldous

September 29, 2023 0

Today, we review the SMSL H300, which is a balanced-design desktop headphone and a pre-out amplifier capable of up to...

Auris Audio HA-2SE+ Review

September 20, 2023 8

We review the Auris Audio HA-2SE+, which is a 3rd gen impedance-selectable Class A desktop headphone tube amplifier with pre-out...

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8.6

iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 Review

September 2, 2023 0

We review the iFi Audio ZEN CAN Signature MZ99 which is a specially tuned balanced desktop amplifier for Meze Audio...

8.4

FiiO K9 Review

Aldous