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iBasso DX300
9.3
Editorial Score

iBasso DX300 Review

Marcus
DAP, $1000+, Sources
17
The iBasso DX300 is the company's latest DAP featuring a dual system controller, Snapdragon 660, Android 9, and a quad DAC implementation. It is priced at $1199. Disclaimer: The iBasso DX300 was sent to us as ...
Cowon Plenue D3
8.6
Editorial Score

Cowon Plenue D3 Review

James
DAP, $301-400, Sources
9
The Cowon Plenue D3 is a 3rd generation micro-portable DAP featuring a dual CS43131 DAC and up to 45 hours of battery life. It is priced at $370 Disclaimer: The Cowon Plenue D3 sent to us is a sample in exchan...
HiBy R5 Saber
8.7
Editorial Score

HiBy R5 Saber Review

James
DAP, $301-400, Sources
12
The HiBy R5 Saber is a detail-orientated DAP featuring a Dual CS43198 DAC, Android 8, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC, and MQA 8x. It is priced at $399. Disclaimer: The HiBy R5 Saber was sent to us as a sample i...
Musician Audio Pegasus R2R DAC
9.1
Editorial Score

Musician Audio Pegasus R2R DAC Review

Marcus
Pure DACs, Sources
22
The Musician Audio Pegasus R2R DAC is a debut DAC featuring a 24BIT R2R and 6BIT DSD true balanced topology capable of up to DSD1024 decoding. It is priced at $1099. Disclaimer: The Musician Audio Pegasus R2R ...
HiBy R6 2020
9
Score

HiBy R6 2020 Review

James
DAP, $501-1000, Sources
9
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
9.3
Score

Shanling M8 Review

James
DAP, $1000+, Sources
11
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
8.5
Score

Cayin N3Pro Review

Marcus
DAP, $401-500, Sources
5
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
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
8
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
13
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
9.2
Score

HiBy R8 Review

Marcus
DAP, $1000+, Sources
10
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
9
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 ...