9.3Award Score Cayin N7 Review Marcus DAP April 15, 2023 4We review the Cayin N7 which is a new Android 12 DAP featuring a 1BIT DAC output combined with up...
8.5Award Score EarMen ST-Amp Review Aldous Amplifiers March 15, 2023 0In this feature, we review the EarMen ST-Amp, which is a balanced desktop integrated DAC and a 1.85W capable headphone...
8.6Award Score iKKO Heimdallr ITB03 Review Cheryl Streaming February 17, 2023 0In this post, we review the iKKO Heimdallr ITB03 which is a wireless LDAC-capable integrated dual AK4437 DAC and portable...
8.3Reader's Score Hidizs XO Review Cheryl Portable Amps & DACs December 14, 2022 0This is a review of the Hidizs XO which is an MQA-Certified portable DAC/Amp dongle with a dual DAC and...
9.2Reader'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 2This review covers the new Ferrum ERCO integrated ES9028PRO DAC and balanced 6.1W capable headphone amplifier. It is priced at...
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...
8.6Reader'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....
8.7Reader'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 11Chord Electronics Hugo 2 is the second generation transportable amp and DAC with an improved WTA of 49,152 using a...
