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DAC/AMP devices are those that have both a DAC or a digital to analogue converter inside, but also an AMP, either for headphones and portables for a stereo AMP made for speakers. They are usually great for versatility, and have better price / performance ratio compared to getting standalone AMPs, DACs and other in between devices.
You can find my reviews on DAC/AMPs below, and also the best DAC/AMPs here: https://amzn.to/3JQcUM6
Views 71,215 High-End Munich is coming to an end and today we cover the last ever audiophile event to take place in the Bavarian City, as this year we’re seeing changes for every aspect of audio, many new interesting technological advancements, as well as new products from companies, while others …
Views 82,454 TempoTec March V-M5 is a $220 USD Desktop Bluetooth DAC / Headphone Amplifier with a Dual DAC chip inside, LDAC support, and a limited version available with a beautiful wooden veneer case. Today we will review the March V and briefly compare it with the desktop DAC / …
Views 68,646 FiiO RR11 is a $59 USD portable stereo radio with a Magic Bass effect, 13mm ultra thin aluminium body, and Analog PVR Tuning. Today we will go back to the birth of music broadcast, explore how a Radio can fare in 2025, and whether FiiO RR 11 is …
Views 95,626 ddHiFi TC35CM2 is a $55 USD portable DAC AMP that’s really short, portable and lightweight, and which has a type-C connector at the digital side, and a 3.5mm headphone output at the headphone output side. There are two different chips for DAC Decoding and Amplification, with an inline …
Views 77,608 Shanling EH2 is a $369 USD desktop DAC / Headphone Amplifier with an In-House Developed 24-Bit R2R DAC, Extra Powerful Amplifier with a 4.3W driving power for a 32 OHM impedance, and with an external DC12V Power Supply. Today we take a look at the EH2, and compare …
Views 89,186 Dethonray Clarinet is a $223 USD Portable USB DAC / Headphone Amplifier with an AK 4493S DAC at the heart, USB, Coaxial and Optical Inputs, Balanced Headphone output and two separate firmwares for a different sound named Serenade and Rhapsody. Today we will review the Clarinet and see …
Views 68,828 iBasso Nunchaku is a $299 USD Dongle With Dual tubes, based on Dual Raytheon JN6418 tubes with a 22.5V Anode Power Supply, and a Tube and Class AB Output modes. Today we will review the Nunchaku and also compare them with other high-end dongle and portable DAC AMPs …
Views 67,747 Rose Technics RT-5000 is a $699 USD Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier by ROSESELSA with a wooden face, golden accents, High-End Dual ESS9038PRO DACs inside, and 10 Texas Instruments Amplifier Chips inside. Today we will review the RT5000 and compare it with other similarly priced DAC/AMPs, including Burson …
Views 78,832 Shanling EH1 is a $219 USD Entry-Level DAC / Headphone AMP designed for desktop usage, with a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC at the heart, and up to 1015mW at 32 OHMs of driving power, and with a 4.4mm headphone output too. Today we will review the EH1 and …
Views 64,671 iBasso Jr Macaron is a $45 USD DAC / Headphone Amplifier made for portable usage, and today we have the pink version, compatible with Android and Windows PC computers, and based on the CS43131 DAC in a Dual Configuration. Introduction iBasso Jr is the sub brand of …
Views 76,302 FiiO BTR17 is a $199 USD portable Bluetooth DAC, Headphone Amplifier that can be used as a desktop DAC/AMP, wired and wireless, and which has both a single ended and a balanced headphone output. With a flagship Dual DAC ES9096Q and a maximum driving power of 650mW x2 …
Views 79,377 ddHiFi M120B is a $89 USD upgrade cable for IEMs which has a Type-C connector, having the DAC embedded in the cable, with nothing else required for you to drive headphones besides the cable. Today we will review the M120 B, how it sounds like, and what my …
Views 56,547 With the winter holidays drawing us closer to each other and to our families, it is time to be grateful that we survived another year, that we got to listen to so much excellent music, to meet so many new awesome people, and to explore this wonderful hobby …
Views 63,064 Creative Sound Blaster G8 is a $149 USD desktop DAC / AMP with a Dual DAC inside, Hi-Res decoding support, and Proprietary XAMP dedicated amplifier. Today we will review the G8 and explore how it works, how it sounds like and if it would make a good purchase …
Views 83,723 Shanling UA6 is a $159 USD Dongle DAC AMP with 4 x CS43131 DACs inside, a fairly high driving power, and what Shanling considers to be the peak of USB Dongle DAC technology. Today we will review the UA6 In-Depth and study its performance, how it generally compares …
Views 67,383 FiiO KA15 is a $109 USD dongle DAC AMP with a unique retro design that reminds me a lot of old cassette players, being a dual DAC design inside, perfect for HiFi listening with a modern sound. Today we will explore and review KA15. Introduction FiiO has …
Views 57,261 HIFIMAN EF500 is a $459 USD Desktop Headphone Amplifier, DAC, Streamer based on the novel Hymalaya R2R DACs developed by HIFIMAN, known to surpass the venerable PCM1704K. Today we will review the EF500 and also compare it with other DAC/AMPs including HIFIMAN EF499 (299 USD), Burson PlayMate2 (544 …
Views 59,736 HeartField R1 is a $159 USD R2R DAC and Headphone AMP with the lowest weight I’ve seen in the whole world, with two headphone outputs, one Type-C USB input, and with a plastic case, but a transparent top allowing you to see the internal circuit and R2R Board. …
Views 76,337 ddHIFI TC35PRO is a $66 USD dongle DAC / AMP with a CS43131 DAC at the heart, a 3.5mm single ended headphone output to drive headphones and IEMS, and today we will review it, exploring how it sounds like and if it is fit to be your next …
Views 88,204 iBasso PB5 Osprey is a $1499 USD Summit-Fi Portable Tube Headphone Amplifier, featuring the most complex Dual Nutube 6P1 Tube setup manufactured by KORG and Noritake, being the 6th generation NuTubes, combined with 6 Batteries, and and a stepped volume attenuator to deliver the best sonic performance you …
Views 91,800 HIDIZS S8 PRO Robin is a $69 USD DAC AMP Dongle designed by HIDIZS for the portable music lovers, with Dual 32-Bit CS43131 DACs, Hi-Res support, and both 3.5mm single ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs. Today we will review and explore S8 PRO Robin and how it …
Views 76,160 iBasso DC07PRO is a $199 USD portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier designed for those who want a high amount of power, high precision and an array of Quad DACs for their portable setup. In this written review we will explore the DC07PRO, how it sounds like, and how …
Views 85,062 iFi hip-dac 3 is a $199 USD DAC and Headphone Amplifier, with a dark titanium color / what I would call coffee colored, and with a similar design as the ifi hip-dac2 that we reviewed before, but improved technical performance, and a smoother, less gaudy design. Today we …
Views 88,777 ddHIFI TC35PRO is a $75 USD dongle DAC AMP that employs a CS43131 DAC chip, with an ES9603Q AMP chip, designed to bring high-quality audio to your smartphone and portable setup. Today we will review the TC35PRO, how it sounds like, and briefly explore how it compares to …
Views 88,589 KAEI TAP-1 DACs is a $329 USD DAC / Headphone Amplifier, with Dual CS43131 DACs inside, a Tube Preamplifier stage, and a solid state amplifier stage with modular OP-AMPs, that allow you to fine tune and change the sound. The unit can come in multiple variations, with DACs …
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