Hidizs S8
7.1
Editorial Score

Hidizs S8 Review

Michael
Portable Amps & DACs, Sources, Up To $100
4
The Hidizs S8 is a DAC/Amp in a small dongle format design to be compatible with PCs, MACs, iOS, and Android devices. It is priced at $89. Disclaimer: The Hidizs S8 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our h...
FiiO Q5s
7.7
Score

FiiO Q5s Review

Marcus
$301-400, Portable Amps & DACs, Sources
12
The FiiO Q5s is a revision of the original Q5 portable Bluetooth DAC/Amp using FiiO's latest interchangeable AM3E amp module. It retails for $349.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO Q5s sent to us is a sample in exchange ...
Yulong DA10
8.5
Score

Yulong DA10 Review

Marcus
$1000+, Pure DACs, Sources
1
The Yulong DA10 is an all-in-one desktop pure DAC, preamp and balanced headphone amplifier featuring an AK4497 DAC and up to 3W of output power. Disclaimer: The Yulong DA10 sent to us is a sample in exchange f...
Burson Playmate
8.6
Score

Burson Playmate Review

Michael
$301-400, Pure DACs, Sources
5
The Burson Playmate is a Class A amp, high-end DAC and pre-amp all-in-one combo with swappable opamps. It is priced at $399 upwards. Disclaimer: The Burson Playmate sent to us is a sample unit in exchange for ...
FiiO K3
8
Score

FiiO K3 Review

James
Portable Amps & DACs, Up To $100
7
The FiiO K3 is the company's next gen of their budget series desktop DAC/Amp. That means more features and still a competitive price at $109.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO K3 sent to us is a sample in exchange for ou...
Stoner Acoustics UDX
8.7
Score

Stoner Acoustics UDX DAC Review

Michael
$301-400, Pure DACs
5
The Stoner Acoustics UDX is a brand new desktop DAC priced at $330. It uses both single-ended and balanced outputs and also USB-OTG Support. Disclaimer: The Stoner Acoustics UDX was sent to us in exchange for ...
Chord Qutest
8.9
Score

Chord Qutest Review

Marcus
$1000+, Pure DACs
22
Disclaimer: The Chord Qutest sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Chord Electronics for giving us this opportunity. The Chord proposition has been a compelling pitc...
SMSL DP3
8.7
Score

SMSL DP3 Review

Michael
$201-300, Streaming
4
The SMSL DP3 is a feature-packed desktop wireless streamer, amplifier and DAC priced at $278.99. Disclaimer: The SMSL DP3 sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned...
iFi Audio EISA Award Winner xDSD
8.5
Score

iFi Audio xDSD Review

Marcus
$301-400, Portable Amps & DACs
15
The iFi Audio xDSD is a bold new portable amp and DAC design by the English company and set to go head to head with the FiiO Q5. It is priced at $399. Disclaimer: The iFi Audio xDSD sent to us for the purposes...
NuPrime CDP-9
8.8
Score

NuPrime CDP-9 Review

Marcus
$1000+, Hi-Fi, Pure DACs, Sources
The NuPrime CDP-9 is a high-end CD Player, DAC, and pre-amp. Priced at €1695.00 it is aimed for audiophiles who still enjoy physical formats. Disclaimer: The NuPrime CDP-9 sent to us is a sample in exchange fo...