8.5Reader's Score Burson Composer 3X Performance Review Marcus Sources October 7, 2020 6The Burson Composer 3X Performance is a balanced capable pure DAC featuring an ES9038Q2M chipset and Bluetooth 5.0 streaming capability....
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....
8.2Reader's Score YULONG DA-ART Aquila II Review Marcus Amplifiers September 30, 2020 0The YULONG DA-ART Aquila II is an integrated DAC, preamp, and balanced headphone amplifier featuring up to 4W of balanced...
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...
9.2Reader's Score dCS Bartok Review Marcus Amplifiers August 30, 2020 12The dCS Bartok is a British high-end integrated streaming capable DAC and headphone amplifier featuring their renowned dCS Ring DAC™...
8Reader's Score Schiit Audio Magnius Review Jarvin Amplifiers August 28, 2020 3The Schiit Audio Magnius is an affordable balanced headphone amplifier and preamplifier offering up to 6.0W RMS per channel. It...
8.2Reader's Score Swan Song Audio Mini DAC Review Michael Portable Amps & DACs August 12, 2020 4The Swan Song Audio Mini DAC is a compact high-end portable amp/DAC using a TI Burr-Brown and Analog Devices implementation....
YULONG DA-ART Aquila II – First Contact Marcus First Contact July 18, 2020 2The YULONG DA-ART Aquila II is an all-in-one desktop pure DAC, preamp, and balanced headphone amplifier featuring an ES9038PRO DAC...
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...
8.6Reader's Score Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Closed Review Marcus Headphones May 17, 2020 3This review covers the new Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Closed headphones which are a new foldable upgraded design on...
Andover Audio PM-50 – First Contact Marcus First Contact May 9, 2020 0The Andover Audio PM-50 is a stylish walnut finished entry-level open-back planar magnetic circumaural headphone. It is priced at $499...
8.4Reader'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...
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals 2019 Marcus Black Friday Sales November 27, 2019 0We enjoyed compiling last year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday audio discounts and promotions so we thought we would expand...
8.5Reader's Score XI Audio Broadway Review Marcus Amplifiers October 26, 2019 2The Xi Audio Broadway is a transportable balanced/single-ended Class A headphone amplifier with both AC and battery power supply. It...
8.9Reader's Score Cayin N8 Review Marcus DAP December 5, 2018 12The Cayin N8 is a money-no-object flagship Digital Media Player with a Korg Nutube at the heart of its sound...
7.2Reader's Score Hidizs AP80 Review Michael $101-200 August 22, 2018 36The Hidizs AP80 is a brand-new entry-level DAP priced at a very competitive $115. This is a very small-sized DAP...
8.4Score Pro-Ject Audio Pre Box S2 Digital Review Marcus Amplifiers March 11, 2018 7The Pro-Ject Audio Pre Box S2 Digital is a micro-sized DAC/Amp from the respected Austrian turntable manufacturers. It is priced...
8.3Reader's Score Jomo Audio Pretty Little Beast Review Marcus IEM & Earphones October 8, 2017 0Today, we review the Jomo Audio Pretty Little Beast, which is a new triple-balanced armature driver universal in-ear monitor. Disclaimer:...
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...
8.6Score Vorzuge VorzAMPduo II Review Marcus Portable Amps & DACs August 2, 2017 1The Vorzuge VorzAMPduo II is the company’s next-generation revision of its popular portable solid-state amplifier. It is priced at $799....
