Métronome Le DAC 3: Reference-Grade High-End DAC with Optional Streaming
The Métronome Le DAC 3 blends reference-grade digital conversion with elegant French design, offering PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz, DSD1024 support, extensive…
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Astell&Kern AK HC5: Flagship DAC Sound in a Portable USB Dongle
Astell&Kern AK HC5 delivers reference-grade sound in a compact USB DAC with flagship AK4499EX architecture and real driving power.
Questyle Sigma Pro: Portable Power Without Compromise
The Questyle Sigma Pro is a transportable DAC and headphone amp with dual ESS DACs, Current Mode amplification, high-res support, and serious…
Schiit Modi 5 DAC: American-Built Sound That Punches Above Its Price
Schiit Modi 5 is the brand’s most affordable DAC yet, featuring Mesh digital filtering, Unison 384 USB and Linear Override power. Big…
Topping E50 II: A Smarter, More Flexible DAC for Desktop and Hi-Fi
Topping E50 II DAC with AKM AK4497S, XMOS XU316, LDAC Bluetooth, parametric EQ and support for PCM 768 kHz and DSD512.
Millennia’s New Imersiv D-1 DAC Promises a Revolution in Sound Quality
The Imersiv D-1 HDR-A DA converter from the American company Millennia Music & Media Systems promises a complete revolution in DA conversion.…
FiiO Warmer R2R: The Tube DAC That Blends Retro Warmth with Modern Precision
FiiO’s new Warmer R2R DAC combines a 24-bit R2R resistor network with four JJ E88CC tubes for rich, organic sound and vintage…
Topping D900: $1,800 Flagship DAC With Discrete 1-Bit PSRM Technology and True High-End Build
The new Topping D900 is a $1,800 flagship DAC built around proprietary 1-bit PSRM technology instead of standard DAC chips. With a…
Shanling UA7: Tiny Tube DAC with ESS Power and 577mW Output
The Shanling UA7 is a compact DAC and headphone amplifier that combines modern ESS ES9069 technology with dual JAN6418 tubes for a…
Is the Eversolo DAC-Z10 the New Reference DAC Every Audiophile Needs?
The Eversolo DAC-Z10 combines dual AKM4499 DAC chips, fully balanced architecture, R2R volume control, and femtosecond-accurate OCXO timing for pure, distortion-free sound.
Topping DX9 Discrete: New Flagship DAC/Amp with 131dB SNR and Dual Displays
Experience reference-grade sound with the new Topping DX9 Discrete, a flagship desktop DAC and headphone amplifier featuring a 1-bit PSRM DAC, six-channel…
PS Audio PMG Signature 512 DAC: PureStream DSD512 Engine Delivers Uncompromising Sound Quality
PS Audio’s new PMG Signature 512 DAC transforms all digital signals into native DSD512, delivering unmatched clarity, depth, and realism in high-end…
Exposure DAC: High-Resolution British DAC with 99-Step Volume Control and Power Amp Output
British hi-fi manufacturer Exposure Hifi has announced the Exposure DAC, a digital-to-analog converter featuring a 99-step digital volume control and a high…
Unitra DSH-805 DAC: ESS Sabre ES9039, DSD512 & MQA Support for $3,000
Unitra has launched its first standalone DAC, the Unitra DSH-805. According to its designers, the DSH-805 is a reference-class DAC. The model designation…
Shanling UP6 Review: A Pocket-Sized Flagship DAC & Bluetooth Amplifier
The portable DAC and headphone amplifier market has grown fast in recent years, largely because so many flagship smartphones have ditched the…
SMSL D200: High-End ROHM Sound, MQA Support, LDAC Bluetooth & Stunning Clarity
The SMSL D200 is a newly released DAC and preamplifier designed for desktop audio systems, merging exceptional measurement performance with user-friendly functionality…
iFi GO blu Air: Portable Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amp with Cirrus Logic DAC for $129
iFi GO blu Air is a new portable DAC and headphone amplifier with Bluetooth, created for those who want to maintain the sound…
FiiO K13 R2R: Fully equipped DAC and headphone amplifier
The FiiO K13 R2R is a newly released desktop DAC and headphone amplifier that features a fully balanced architecture utilizing proprietary 24-bit…
Gustard R30: High-End DAC with True 1-Bit Conversion
The Gustard R30 is an innovative DAC designed using a discrete R-2R architecture, crafted by the company's engineers to deliver the most…
Aune N7 DAC Edition: Versatile DAC, Headphone Amplifier, and Preamplifier in One
Aune has introduced the N7 DAC Edition, a universal audio device that seamlessly combines three core functions: a high-performance DAC, a powerful…
Denafrips Terminator PLUS 12Th: High-performance, balanced R2R NOS DAC
Denafrips Terminator PLUS 12Th is a high-performance, balanced R2R NOS DAC capable of producing incredibly clear, rich sound. It features an uncompromising design…
QUESTYLE CMA Eighteen Master: Flagship DAC and headphone amplifier
QUESTYLE CMA Eighteen Master is a flagship DAC and headphone amplifier. Since the debut of the first CMA model, every Questyle flagship has…
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Fiio KA5: A comprehensive and affordable DAC
Let's take a trip down memory lane and explore my history with Fiio products. It all began back in 2016 with the…
Musical Fidelity M6S DAC: Promises the highest quality sound
The Musical Fidelity M6S DAC external digital-to-analog converter is built with chips capable of handling PCM signals up to 32-bit/768 kHz, and…