7.7Reader's Score SONCOZ LA-QXD1 DAC Review James DAC October 4, 2020 3The SONCOZ LA-QXD1 is a desktop DAC using an ES9038Q2M and capable of decoding up to DSD512 native and PCM...
8.3Reader's Score SMSL SU-9 Review Jarvin DAC October 2, 2020 8The SMSL SU-9 is a new desktop pure DAC featuring an ESS SABRE9038Pro chipset, with BT5.0 UAT and MQA capability....
8.9Reader's Score SMSL M400 Review Michael DAC September 27, 2020 18The SMSL M400 is a desktop DAC featuring an AKM AK4499EQ chipset, LDAC Bluetooth, MQA, and a fully balanced analog...
7.7Reader's Score SMSL M100 MKII Review Jarvin DAC September 23, 2020 5The SMSL M100 MKII is a second-generation entry-level desktop DAC with an ES9018Q2C chipset supporting up to PCM768k/DSD512. It is...
7.5Reader's Score Topping D10s Review Jarvin DAC July 31, 2020 3The Topping D10s an entry-level DAC featuring an ES9038Q2M DAC chip and PCM384kHz/32bit and DSD256(Native) decoding. It is priced at...
7.7Reader's Score SMSL M200 Review Michael Sources July 10, 2020 4The SMSL M200 is a desktop pure DAC featuring an AKM AK4497EQ chipset, LDAC Bluetooth, and a fully balanced analog...
8.1Score EarMen Donald DAC Review Michael DAC May 24, 2020 7The EarMen Donald DAC is a budget-friendly portable pure DAC using a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC and capable of MQA...
8.3Reader's Score Cayin iDAC-6 MK2 Review Marcus DAC April 19, 2020 17The Cayin iDAC-6 MK2 is the company’s 2nd-generation i-Series hybrid tube DAC capable of up to DSD512 and PCM 768kHz...
8.4Reader's Score Topping D90 Review Marcus DAC April 18, 2020 7Our review of the Topping D90 which is a new company flagship pure DAC packed with an AKM AK4499 chipset,...
8.8Reader's Score Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler Review Marcus Sources February 23, 2020 17The Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler is a unique high-end upsampling component capable of upsampling digital streams from 44.1k up...
8.5Score Burson Playmate Review Michael DAC May 22, 2019 5The Burson Playmate is a Class A amp, high-end DAC and pre-amp all-in-one combo with swappable opamps. It is priced...
8.2Score Stoner Acoustics UDX DAC Review Michael DAC October 31, 2018 5The Stoner Acoustics UDX is a brand new desktop DAC priced at $330. It uses both single-ended and balanced outputs...
8.9Reader's Score Chord Electronics Qutest Review Marcus DAC October 24, 2018 22This review covers the Chord Electronics Qutest compact desktop DAC that is designed to partner with the Annie amplifier and...
8.1Score NuPrime CDP-9 Review Marcus DAC June 24, 2018 0The NuPrime CDP-9 is a high-end CD Player, DAC, and pre-amp. Priced at €1695.00 it is aimed for audiophiles who...
8.8Reader's Score RME ADI-2 DAC Review Klaus DAC April 15, 2018 14Our review of the RME ADI-2 DAC, which is a slimmed-down and more audiophile-orientated version of the award-winning RME ADI-2...
7.1Score Auralic Altair Review Michael DAC October 4, 2017 2The Auralic Altair is a wireless streaming ES9018K2M-infused desktop DAC with a dual-frequency 120 femtosecond clock. It is priced at...
8.4Score Oppo UDP-205 Review Michael DAC August 30, 2017 2Disclaimer: The Oppo UDP-205 was sent to us as a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank Oppo...
0 The HDACC By Essence: Part 2 – HDMI Audio Marcus DAC August 16, 2017 3We first published a standard review of the HDACC as an audiophile DAC/Amp using a 2.1 set up last December....
8.5Reader's Score Cayin iDAC-6 & iHA-6 Review Marcus Amplifiers August 6, 2017 7The Cayin iDAC-6 & iHA-6 are a desktop modular solid-state amplifier and an AKM AK4490EQ DAC implemented DAC. They are...
8.4Score Oppo Sonica DAC Review Marcus DAC May 21, 2017 27Disclaimer: The Oppo Sonica DAC was sent to us as a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank...