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HiBy R6 2020
9.1
Score

HiBy R6 2020 Review

James
DAP, $501-1000, Sources
4
The HiBy R6 2020 is an updated version of the original 2017 R6 featuring the styling of the flagship R8, Android 9, and Snapdragon 660 capability. It is priced at $799. Disclaimer: The HiBy R6 2020 was sent to...
Shanling M8
9.2
Score

Shanling M8 Review

James
DAP, $1000+, Sources
7
The Shanling M8 is a flagship digital audio player featuring a dual AKM AK4499EQ DAC, up to 840mW of power, and interchangeable headphone sockets. It is priced at $1659. Disclaimer: The Shanling M8 sent to u...
Cayin N3Pro
8.6
Score

Cayin N3Pro Review

Marcus
DAP, $401-500, Sources
The Cayin N3Pro DAP is a fresh budget-friendly spin on the original flagship N8's groundbreaking use of tubes inside a digital media player. It is priced at $479.  Disclaimer: The Cayin N3Pro sent to us i...
Luxury & Precision P6
9.2
Score

Luxury & Precision P6 Review

Marcus
DAP, $1000+, Sources
4
The Luxury & Precision P6 is a high-end digital media player featuring a fully discreet R2R DAC implementation with Bluetooth connectivity. It is priced at $2999. Disclaimer: The Luxury & Precision P6 ...
HiBy R2
8.5
Score

HiBy R2 Review

James
DAP, Sources, Up To $100
6
The HiBy R2 is an entry-level DAP featuring a Linux OS, bitperfect decoding, MQA, and an ES9218 DAC capable of up to 32BIT/384kHz and DSD128 decoding. It is priced at $99.99 Disclaimer: The HiBy R2 was sent to...
Soncoz LA-QXD1
8.3
Score

Soncoz LA-QXD1 DAC Review

James
Sources, $101-200, Pure DACs
3
The Soncoz ​LA-QXD1 is a desktop DAC using an ES9038Q2M and capable of decoding up to DSD512 native and PCM 32BIT/768kHz. It is currently priced at $199. Disclaimer: The Soncoz ​LA-QXD1 sent to us for this rev...
SMSL SU-9
8.6
Score

SMSL SU-9 Review

Jarvin Cassidy Co
Sources, $401-500, Pure DACs
2
The SMSL SU-9 is a new desktop pure DAC featuring an ESS SABRE9038Pro chipset, with BT5.0 UAT and MQA capability. It is priced at $439.00. Disclaimer: The SMSL SU-9 sent to us for this review is a sample in ex...
SMSL M400 DAC
8.6
Score

SMSL M400 Review

Michael
Sources, $501-1000, Pure DACs
11
The SMSL M400 is a desktop DAC featuring an AKM AK4499EQ chipset, LDAC Bluetooth, MQA, and a fully balanced analog output. It is priced at $809. Disclaimer: The SMSL M200 sent to us for this review is a sample...
HiBy R8
9.3
Score

HiBy R8 Review

Marcus
DAP, $1000+, Sources
8
The HiBy R8 is a new flagship DAP featuring Android 9, a dual AK4497 DAC implementation, MQA 16X, and up to 1W of output power. It is priced at $1899. Disclaimer: The HiBy R8 was sent to us as a sample in exch...
Hidizs AP80 Pro
8
Score

Hidizs AP80 Pro Review

Michael
DAP, $201-300, Sources
4
The Hidizs AP80 Pro is an upgraded version of the company’s entry-level AP80 digital audio player featuring a Dual-DAC ES9218 chipset. It is currently priced at $169.99. Disclaimer: The Hidizs AP80 Pro sent to...
dCS Bartok
9.7
Score

dCS Bartok Review

Marcus
Amplifiers, $1000+, Solid State, Sources
8
The dCS Bartok is a British high-end integrated streaming capable DAC and headphone amplifier featuring their renowned dCS Ring DAC™ technology. It is priced at $17250 for the DAC and amplifier and $14500 for t...
iBasso DX220 MAX
9.3
Score

iBasso DX220 MAX Review

Marcus
Sources, $1000+, DAP
2
The iBasso DX220 MAX is a unique transportable media player based on the DX220 ES9028PRO chipset but with a separate analog controlled amplification design. It is priced at $1888. Disclaimer: The iBasso DX220 ...
SMSL M200
8.1
Score

SMSL M200 Review

Michael
Sources, $201-300, Pure DACs
4
The SMSL M200 is a desktop pure DAC featuring an AKM AK4497EQ chipset, LDAC Bluetooth, and a fully balanced analog output. It is priced at $289.99. Disclaimer: The SMSL M200 sent to us for this review is a sam...
FiiO M3 Pro
8
Score

FiiO M3 Pro Review

James
DAP, Sources, Up To $100
8
The FiiO M3 Pro is a complete revision of the original M3K entry-level DAP featuring an ESS ES9218P DAC and up to 15 hours of battery life. It is priced at $99.99. Disclaimer: The FiiO M3 Pro sent to us is a s...
Cayin E02
8.2
Score

Cayin E02 Review

Marcus
DAP, $401-500, Sources
The Cayin E02 Motherboard is the 4th module released for Cayin’s new N6ii DAP featuring a Class AB balanced amplifier as well as a dual ES9038Q2M DAC design. It is priced at $419. Disclaimer: The Cayin E02 sen...
Shanling M6 Pro
8.4
Score

Shanling M6 Pro Review

James
DAP, $501-1000, Sources
17
The Shanling M6 Pro flagship DAP improves on the original M6 release with a new dual AK4497EQ DAC and a more powerful 600mW amplifier. It is priced at $759. Disclaimer: The Shanling M6 Pro sent to us is a samp...