Shanling EC3: High-end cd-player at a budget cost
CD players have been a mainstay of Shanling products for the past 30 years, from affordable models to very high-end ones. The EC3 is the latest…
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Astell&Kern HC4: High-end portable DAC/headphone amplifier
Astell&Kern has introduced a new high-end portable DAC/headphone amplifier, the HC4 . A successor to the popular HC3 and HC2, both previous versions had either a…
SMSL DO200 MKII: Bluetooth DAC based on ES9068AS chips
SMSL has updated its popular Bluetooth DAC to the DO200 MKII . The device is based on two high-quality ES9068AS DAC chips from ESS. Bluetooth also supports…
SMSL SU-10: Bluetooth DAC based on ES9038Pro chips
SMSL SU-10 is a new flagship DAC based on two ES9038Pro chips. The SMSL SU-10 has excellent performance, supporting high-resolution 32-Bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512…
FiiO K7: Desktop DAC/Headphone Amplifier with THX AAA Architecture
In the world of headphone amplifiers, there's no doubt that amplifiers based on the THX architecture have made great strides, with the…
Keces S3: Preamp/headphone amplifier with DAC
With Keces S3 you get an all-in-one device that functions as a DAC, preamp and headphone amplifier. Carefully engineered using high-end components, it delivers high-quality…
Musician Draco: Balanced R2R DAC with I2S input
Musician Draco is a fully balanced, high-end R2R DAC with high quality components. Versatile with full connectivity, it can also operate in NOS (Non…
SMSL D400ES: DAC that delivers top-notch performance
With the D400ES DAC , SMSL returns to the scene using the latest high-end ES9039MSPro DAC chip from ESS. Combined with high-quality audio circuitry and components, the…
Rose RS520: All-in-one network player, DAC and amplifier
The Rose RS520 is an all-in-one network player, DAC and amplifier with the brand's premium design. Just connect the speakers and you get a…
Topping E70: Powerful DAC with a nice sleek design
Topping E70 is a powerful DAC with a nice design. The model is able to offer rich and accurate sound reproduction combined with smart…
SMSL SU-9 Pro: DAC equipped with a Bluetooth 5.0 receiver chip
An updated version of the SU-9, the SMSL SU-9 Pro builds on the technical foundations of its predecessor while improving the integrated components for…
The Musical Fidelity NU-VISTA series has been replenished with Vinyl 2 and DAC models
Following the successful launch of NU-VISTA PRE, NU-VISTA PAS, NU-VISTA PAM and Model 800.2, Musical Fidelity introduces Vinyl 2 and DAC components.…
ROSE RS250A: A true audiophile network player
The Rose HiFi RS250A combines versatility and high performance thanks to a high-end DAC and an optimized power stage. A gem of…
SMSL C100: Compact and affordable DAC
The SMSL C100 is a compact and affordable DAC, but with the same attention paid to the brand's more expensive models. Its components are…
Douk Audio T3 Plus: Tube MM/MC phono stage with headphone output
Douk Audio T3 Plus can be used as MM/MC phono stage, tube audio preamp and headphone amplifier, powerful features in mini size, specially…
Holo Audio RED: Premium network player and digital interface
Holo Audio introduces RED , a premium network player and digital interface. Beneath the rugged exterior is a powerful and versatile device that can transform a…
QLS QU02: High-quality USB – SPDIF and I2S digital interface
QU02 from Quloos is a high-quality USB – SPDIF and I2S digital interface that uses only high-end components to ensure the most transparent and accurate…
Topping E70V: Exceptional sound with clever and practical features
With the E70 Velvet, Topping offers a new version of the excellent E70 DAC, equipped with AKM's new high-end AK4499EX D/A conversion chip. Otherwise, it builds on…
Audalytic AH90: Affordable DAC that offers superior decoding
The Audalytic AH90 is a DAC that offers superior decoding performance and accurate audio reproduction thanks to its carefully crafted design. At the same…
SMSL PL200: CD player with Bluetooth and DAC
SMSL PL200 is a new high-end CD player with vertical loading of discs. Can also be used as a DAC and Bluetooth receiver. The…
Fosi Audio P3: Tube preamplifier with BT and aptX HD/aptX LL codecs
The Fosi Audio P3 is a new tube preamp with a headphone amplifier that supports headphones up to 300 ohms. The model has a…
EverSolo DMP-A8: Versatile streamer and DAC
Eversolo has released the new DMP-A8 , a network player and DAC of the highest quality and incredible versatility . A true centerpiece of a modern hi-fi…
AUDIO-GD R-28 NOS: R2R DAC preamp/headphone amplifier
The R28 Audio-GD is a unit of rare versatility, combining the high-quality R-2R DAC, discreet balanced preamp, and high-precision headphone amplifier into one…
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iBasso DC04Pro: Offers a wide stage, detail and balance
It so happened that in two months, out of four of my reviews, three were devoted to the topic of USB dongles…