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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...
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...
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...
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 ...
FiiO M3 Pro
8
Score

FiiO M3 Pro Review

James
DAP, Sources, Up To $100
9
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...
FiiO M15
9
Score

FiiO M15 Review

Marcus
DAP, $1000+, Sources
18
The FiiO M15 is a new flagship digital media player, (DAP). It features a dual AK4499EQ DACs, MQA 8x Decoding, and LDAC Bluetooth capability. It is priced at $1,299.99. Disclaimer: The FiiO M15 sent to us is...
Cayin E01
8.2
Score

Cayin E01 Review

Marcus
DAP, $401-500, Sources
4
The Cayin E01 Motherboard is the third module released for Cayin’s new N6ii DAP featuring a dual operational mode Class A and Class AB amp circuit design and an ES9038PRO DAC. It is priced at $419. Disclaimer:...
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Top Reader Voted DAPs

Marcus
'Best Of' Lists, DAP
4
The following Top Reader Voted DAP scores are assigned by the readers, (Score) and apply only to all reviews where a slider voting system exists. This list includes all types of DAPs new and historical. Please...
Shanling Q1
8
Score

Shanling Q1 Review

Nathan
DAP, Sources, Up To $100
8
The Shanling Q1 is a new Kickstarter-funded entry-level digital media player with a retro look inspired by the designs of the 1940s and 1950s. It is priced from $89. Disclaimer: The Shanling Q1 sent to us is a...
7.8
Score

Hidizs AP80 Cu Review

Michael
DAP, $201-300
The Hidizs AP80 Cu is a special edition of the company's entry-level AP80 digital audio player featuring a copper housing and revised sound performance. It is currently priced at $249. Disclaimer: The Hidizs A...