Sources

May 8, 2016 2

In this feature, we review the Cayin N5, which is a new portable digital audio player, (DAP), with an upgraded...

The DX80 by iBasso

March 20, 2016 23

It was perhaps inevitable that iBasso would release a new DAP at the tail end of last year given the...

7.6

FiiO AM2 Amp Module Review

March 9, 2016 6

The FiiO AM2 amplifier module is a dedicated amp card for their X7 Gen and Gen 2 series DAPs. It...

7.8

FiiO M3 Review

February 17, 2016 2

The FiiO M3 is a new entry-level DAP featuring a 96kHz capable, 24-bit Cirrus Logic CS42L51 chip, and 8GB onboard...

8.2

FiiO X7 Review

December 24, 2015 40

Disclaimer: The FiiO E10K TC sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion in this review....

8

Luxury & Precision L5PRO Review

Sources

November 9, 2015 2

The Luxury & Precision L5PRO is a new flagship digital media player, (DAP). It features an AKM AK4490EQ DAC supporting...

Objective2 USB DAC & Amplifier Rev.B by Mayflower

Sources

November 4, 2015 4

Oh, come on! Are you kidding, Mayflower? Pssh. Just take my $1000 deposit for the next few renditions of the...

8.1

Schiit Magni 2U & Modi 2U Review

Smit Patel

$101-200

October 14, 2015 16

The Schiit Magni 2U & Modi 2U are a pair of budget micro-sized stackable headphone amplifier and DAC units. They...

The X5 Gen 2 by FiiO

September 13, 2015 18

The ‘Applesque’ regenerating life cycle of FiiO products continue unabated with the launch of the all new X5 Generation 2...

7.8

The M DAP by Calyx

$501-1000

July 23, 2015 4

This South Korean company burst onto the scene recently with their beast of a DAP, puffing their chests and boasting...

The AP100 DAP by Hidizs

$201-300

June 30, 2015 8

I have a hard time saying the word Hidizs. I have an even harder time saying it after a few...

8.4

Reader's Score

Cayin N6 Review

April 29, 2015 25

In this feature, Marcus reviews the $619.99 Cayin N6, which is the company’s debut digital media player featuring a dual...

7.6

FiiO X3 Gen 2 Review

April 18, 2015 29

The FiiO X3 Gen 2 is the second generation X3 lower-tier digital media player featuring a new design and jog-wheel...

The Mini-M8 by CEntrance

Sources

March 30, 2015 0

I recall a time back in 2009 while working as a sound engineer for a local music label studio, I...

The Companion One by Celsus

Streaming

March 22, 2015 4

I am usually a bit hesitant at any literary toe-dipping into the cult of personality, especially when it comes to...

7.8

Sony NWZ-A17 Review

March 4, 2015 12

The Sony NWZ-A17 is a mid-fi Bluetooth-capable digital media player featuring BT connectivity and 24BIT/192kHz decoding capability. It is priced...

The M3 DAP by Shanling Audio

January 25, 2015 4

Shanling Audio have been on the go now for nearly 27 years and are very well known (at least in...

8

Reader's Score

Hifiman HM-650 Review

Headfonics

January 14, 2015 3

In this review, we go in-depth on the HIFIMAN HM-650, which is the company’s latest swappable amp card-compatible digital audio...

The X1 DAP by FiiO