9.1Reader's Score dCS Lina Network DAC Review Marcus DAC September 19, 2022 0We review the new dCS Lina Network DAC, which is a high-end modular streamer and digital-to-analog converter based on the...
9Reader's Score Ferrum ERCO Review Marcus Amplifiers May 6, 2022 2In this feature, Marcus reviews the new €2395 Ferrum ERCO, which is an integrated ES9028PRO DAC and balanced 6.1W capable...
8.6Reader's Score FiiO K9 Pro ESS Review Marcus Amplifiers March 26, 2022 7Our review today features the FiiO K9 Pro ESS which is the Sabre version of the company’s flagship desktop integrated...
8.7Reader's Score Shanling EM5 Review Marcus Streaming March 12, 2022 4Today, we review the Shanling EM5 which is an all-in-one desktop DAC, amplifier, and streaming device designed for headphones and...
9.1Reader's Score iBasso DX300 MAX Review Marcus DAP November 5, 2021 0The iBasso DX300 MAX is a high-end DAP featuring a dual AK4499EQ DAC and a separately controlled analog amp stage....
8.6Reader's Score Little Dot DAC VII Review Marcus DAC June 25, 2021 0The Little Dot DAC VII is an ES9038PRO implemented desktop flagship DAC offering up to DSD512 and 32BIT/768kHz decoding. It...
8.4Reader's Score Little Dot LD H1 Review Michael Amplifiers December 13, 2020 0The Little Dot LD H1 is a tube-transistor hybrid, fully balanced desktop headphone amplifier capable of up to 3.5W of...
7.8Reader's Score Earmen Sparrow Review Michael Portable Amps & DACs October 31, 2020 16The Earmen Sparrow is a miniature USB DAC, preamp, and headphone amp featuring an ES9281PRO and offering MQA compatibility. It...
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...
Cayin N3Pro – First Contact Marcus First Contact August 15, 2020 12The Cayin N3Pro is a dual operational mode, tube-infused digital media player with a twin AK4493 DAC implementation. It is...
7.6Reader's Score xDuoo XD05 Plus Review Michael Portable Amps & DACs July 15, 2020 6The xDuoo XD05 Plus is a revised edition of the original XD05 featuring an AK4493 DAC, USB-C, and twice the...
7.8Reader's Score Earmen TR-Amp Review Michael Portable Amps & DACs June 14, 2020 5The Earmen TR-Amp is a portable integrated DAC and amplifier using an ES9038Q2M chipset, with MQA capability, and up to...
8.7Reader's Score Abyss Headphones Diana Phi Review Marcus Headphones May 26, 2019 4The Abyss Headphones Diana Phi is a stunning compact planar headphone with a flagship-level performance. It is priced at $3995....
Our Bang For Buck Gear For 2018 Marcus Annual Awards December 26, 2018 0Our Bang For Buck Awards is something new for Headfonics. In hindsight, this a set of awards we should have...
CanJam Singapore 2018 Show Report Part 2 Marcus CanJam Reports April 1, 2018 2Part 2 of the CanJam Singapore 2018 report is all about headphones, DAPs, and some of the people whom I...
8.7Reader's Score Chord Electronics Hugo 2 Review Marcus Portable Amps & DACs September 24, 2017 11Today, Marcus reviews the Chord Electronics Hugo 2, which is the second-generation transportable integrated headphones amplifier and in-house designed DAC....
8Reader's Score Cayin i5 Review Marcus DAP October 9, 2016 26In this feature, we review the Cayin i5, which is a new touchscreen-capable Android 4.4 digital audio player with DSD...
Our Top Gear for 2015 Marcus Annual Awards December 27, 2015 10It has been one of our busiest and most successful years here at Headfonics.com. We launched a new website design,...
The ZMF x Vibro and ZMF Blackwood Headfonics Headphones December 19, 2014 4The Fostex T50RP’s driver never fails to show its versatility. Years back, it showed it shone with some very simple...
8.5Reader's Score The Lawton Fostex TH900 Review Michael Headphones September 25, 2014 5Our review of the Lawton Fostex TH900, which is a re-tuned and redesigned edition of the original Foxtex closed-back dynamic...
