Violectric DHA V590
9.2
Score

Violectric DHA V590 Review

Marcus
Amplifiers, $1000+, Solid State
3
The Violectric DHA V590 is a new flagship integrated preamp, headphone amplifier, and DAC with 32BIT resampler and up to 5 Watt into a 50Ω load. It is priced at $3499.95. Disclaimer: The Violectric DHA V590 se...
Earmen Sparrow
8.1
Score

Earmen Sparrow Review

Michael
Portable Amps & DACs, $101-200
8
The Earmen Sparrow is a miniature USB DAC, preamp, and headphone amp featuring an ES9281PRO and offering MQA compatibility. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: The Earmen Sparrow sent to us is a sample in exchan...
FiiO Q3
8.5
Score

FiiO Q3 Review

James
Portable Amps & DACs, $101-200
3
The FiiO Q3 is a portable THX balanced DAC/amplifier using an AK4462 DAC with DSD512 native decoding and up to 300mW output power. It is priced at $149.99. Disclaimer: The FiiO Q3 sent to us is a sample in exc...
Soncoz LA-QXD1
8.3
Score

Soncoz LA-QXD1 DAC Review

James
Sources, $101-200, Pure DACs
3
The Soncoz ​LA-QXD1 is a desktop DAC using an ES9038Q2M and capable of decoding up to DSD512 native and PCM 32BIT/768kHz. It is currently priced at $199. Disclaimer: The Soncoz ​LA-QXD1 sent to us for this rev...
SMSL SU-9
8.6
Score

SMSL SU-9 Review

Jarvin Cassidy Co
Sources, $401-500, Pure DACs
2
The SMSL SU-9 is a new desktop pure DAC featuring an ESS SABRE9038Pro chipset, with BT5.0 UAT and MQA capability. It is priced at $439.00. Disclaimer: The SMSL SU-9 sent to us for this review is a sample in ex...
SMSL M400 DAC
8.6
Score

SMSL M400 Review

Michael
Sources, $501-1000, Pure DACs
11
The SMSL M400 is a desktop DAC featuring an AKM AK4499EQ chipset, LDAC Bluetooth, MQA, and a fully balanced analog output. It is priced at $809. Disclaimer: The SMSL M200 sent to us for this review is a sample...
dCS Bartok
9.7
Score

dCS Bartok Review

Marcus
Amplifiers, $1000+, Solid State, Sources
8
The dCS Bartok is a British high-end integrated streaming capable DAC and headphone amplifier featuring their renowned dCS Ring DAC™ technology. It is priced at $17250 for the DAC and amplifier and $14500 for t...
SMSL M200
8.1
Score

SMSL M200 Review

Michael
Sources, $201-300, Pure DACs
4
The SMSL M200 is a desktop pure DAC featuring an AKM AK4497EQ chipset, LDAC Bluetooth, and a fully balanced analog output. It is priced at $289.99. Disclaimer: The SMSL M200 sent to us for this review is a sam...
EarMen Donald DAC
8.3
Score

EarMen Donald DAC Review

Michael
Pure DACs, Sources, Up To $100
6
The EarMen Donald DAC is a budget-friendly portable pure DAC using a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC and capable of MQA decoding. It is priced at $99. Disclaimer: The EarMen Donald DAC sent to us is a sample in excha...
Cayin iDAC-6 MK2
8.6
Score

Cayin iDAC-6 MK2 Review

Marcus
Pure DACs, $501-1000, Sources
17
The Cayin iDAC-6 MK2 is the company's 2nd-generation i-Series hybrid tube DAC capable of up to DSD512 and PCM 768kHz decoding. It is currently priced at $999. Disclaimer: The Cayin iDAC-6 MK2 sent to us is a s...
Topping D90
8.7
Score

Topping D90 Review

Marcus
Pure DACs, $501-1000, Sources
4
The Topping D90 is a new company flagship pure DAC packed with an AKM AK4499 chipset, optional MQA decoding, and BT wireless capability. It is priced at $699 and $799 for the MQA Edition. Disclaimer: The Toppi...