Views 45,744 Aune S9C PRO Reference is a $699 USD high-end DAC / Headphone Amplifier and currently the flagship from Aune’s 2023 offering. It comes with 2 DAC chips, namely the ESS ES9068 DAC chips, it has up to 5 Watts of power over the balanced headphone output, a USB …
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iBasso DX320 MAX TI DAP Music Player – Ultimate Portable Flagship Dream
Views 46,213 iBasso DX320 MAX TI is a $ 3499 USD Music Player or DAP designed to be the ultimate companion to your audio journey. It features Android 11, Class A Amplification, 6GB or RAM, 4 ROHM DACs (BD34301EKV) and both a Single Ended and a Balanced headphone output. It …
Shanling UA2 Plus DAC AMP – Strong Little Guy
Views 33,230 Shanling UA2 Plus is a $ 89 USD entry-level DAC AMP with two headphone outputs, one in 3.5mm single ended format, and one in 4.4mm Balanced format. It will be the star of today’s review and will also be compared to other portable DAC AMPs including iBasso DC04PRO, …
iBasso SR3 Dynamic Tesla Headphones – Magic’s Back
Views 43,351 iBasso SR3 is a $ 599 USD pair of dynamic over-the-ear headphones, with an open-back design, tesla drivers, and with a high, 150 OHM impedance. They will be compared to other headphones similarly priced, including OLLO S5X (489 USD), Dan Clark AEON 2 Noire (899 USD), SIVGA SV023 …
AIYIMA A07 PRO Hifi Stereo Amplifier – Wired and Bluetooth 300W Mini AMP
Views 27,306 AIYIMA A07 PRO is a $ 89 USD new entry in the series of super affordable speaker amplifiers for desktop made in China, with a Class D design, and with an outrageously high power output. Since the price point is rather low, it can only be compared to …
High-End Munich 2023 – An Audiophile Heaven For Your Ears
Views 65,544 With 2023 being still fresh, we decided to participate for the first time at a high-end show, and what a trip this has been. In today’s article we will discuss the highlights of High-End Munich 2023, traveling to Germany, and how to get the best of your experience …
Fosi Audio BT20A PRO HIFI Stereo Amplifier – Entry Sonic Punch
Views 29,693 Fosi Audio BT20A PRO is a $ 99.99 USD HIFI Desktop Speaker Amplifier, with Bluetooth 5.0, promising 300w x2 Power for Speakers, and running in Class D, with a line out too. It will be compared to other speaker amplifiers from the price range, including AIYIMA A07 PRO …
Cleer Scene Bluetooth Speaker – Music Punch Packed Tight
Views 22,072 Cleer Scene is a $ 99.99 USD Bluetooth Speaker with IPX7 Waterproofing, a snazzy design, and USB Type-C charging. It has dual 48mm passive radiators, and today it will get a full review, and be compared to other Bluetooth speakers, including Tronsmart Bang Mini (89 USD), Tronsmart Force …
iBasso DC04PRO Type-C DAC AMP – Strongest Music Tail
Views 30,453 iBasso DC04PRO is a $ 119 USD Type-C USB DAC AMP made for smartphones, with a super high driving power, balanced power output, Hi-Res support, and Dual DAC architecture. Although the price is not high, the performance is incredibly good, it will be compared to other similarly priced …
HIDIZS XO DAC / AMP – The Gamer Look, Musician Sound
Views 32,599 HIDIZS XO is a DAC / AMP priced at $99 USD, made for smartphones, with a type-c input connector, MQA 16X support, and dual ESS Sabre ES9219C DAC implementation. It will be compared to other entry-level DAC/AMPs, including HIDIZS S9 PRO (119 USD), Shanling UA3 (110 USD), and …
Shanling M1s DAP Music Player – The Upside Down Song
Views 31,009 Shanling M1s is a $ 229 USD DAP / Music Player designed with frontal buttons, and which can be used upside down, thanks to a smart setting in the menu. It also has features such as USB DAC, MQA support, Balanced Output and Two-Way Bluetooth. It will be …
Rubyoung Master R830 Stereo Hi-Fi Speaker – Art in many ways
Views 30,650 Rubyoung Master R830 is the $749 USD star Bluetooth speaker of today’s review, and this version is the Alcantara Blue, with the Blue Love cover, and which can be purchased directly from the Rubyoung or hopefully Amazon. The speaker has a Bluetooth 5.1 protocol, and it has a …
HiBy R6 III (Gen 3) Hi-Res Player – Dual Class DAP
Views 34,222 Hiby R6 III (Gen 3) is a $499 USD midrange DAP with a Dual Class design (you can change whether it is currently running in Class A or Class AB), Android 12, Snapdragon 665 CPU, and Balanced Output + Balanced Line Out. It will be the focus of …
EverSolo DAC-Z6 – Visualizing Music, Enjoying Headphones With Zidoo
Views 31,562 EverSolo DAC-Z6 is a $459 USD / 2299 RON DAC, Headphone AMP with a large display, designed for music enjoyment by the parent company Zidoo, under the sub brand EverSolo. It is part of a new line of DACs, and it comes with ESS ES9068AS DACs in Dual …
IKKO ITB03 Heimdallr Bluetooth Receiver – DAC, AMP, More
Views 20,540 IKKO ITB03 Heimdallr is $149 USD / EURO a Bluetooth DAC AMP and Receiver with a dual DAC inside, with Dual Asahi Kasei AK4377 DACs, Bluetooth LDAC connection, and 4 audio modes. It will be compared to other popular Bluetooth Receivers, including Shanling UP5 (179 USD), FiiO BTR5 …
Astell&Kern Acro CA1000T Transportable Tube DAP – The Mightiest Music Player
Views 43,226 Astell&Kern Acro CA1000T is a $2299 USD Tube DAP or Digital Audio Player, with a display, microSD slot, insane-level 4 headphone outputs, volume wheel, separate charging and USB Data ports, RCA outputs, 4.4mm Line In, and Optical, Coaxial Input. The only players that really compete are other Astell …
Shanling M3 Ultra Music Player – DAP To The Max
Views 36,495 Shanling M3 Ultra is a $469 USD DAP / Digital Audio Player, basically a portable music player, with Dual ESS ES9219C DAC Chips, Dual RT6863 AMP Chips, Balanced Output, Super high endurance for the battery, and a lot of driving power. In today’s review, we will explore together …
Shanling UA5 DAC – AMP – Dongle – Spin The Wheel For More Power
Views 25,489 Shanling Ua5 is a 211 USD DAC / AMP with a Dual DAC chipset, Balanced Headphone Output, a tiny OLED Display, and will be compared to other high-quality DAC/AMPs, including Lotoo PAW S2 (279 USD), Questyle M15 (250 USD), Khadas Tone2 PRO (250 USD), and iFi Audio hip-dac2 …
Arylic A50+ HIFI Streamer Amplifier – Chugg Stereo Power
Views 25,952 Arylic A50+ is a 200 USD Streaming Amplifier for Stereo Speakers, with a super powerful 50W x 2 Class D configuration, a sturdy and ergonomic body, and Bluetooth inputs. It will be compared to other Stereo amplifiers around the price point, including AIYIMA D03 (160 USD), Soundavo NSA-250 …
Feliks Audio Echo 2 Tube Amplifier – Lamp Refinement
Views 59,681 Feliks Audio Echo 2 is a 799 EURO Tube / Lamp Amplifier handmade in Poland, Europe. It is a unique product running on 4 Tubes, with a high 350mW power output, designed to drive high impedance headphones, with 1 pair of power tubes, and 1 pair of driver …
Shanling UP5 Bluetooth Receiver – DAC AMP MQA Power Etiquette
Views 26,151 Shanling UP5 is a 179 USD, flagship Portable Bluetooth Amplifier / DAC, with Dual DACs, MQA decoding, and up to 240mW / 32 OHMs of power. It will be compared to other DAC/AMPs and Bluetooth Receivers, including FiiO BTR5 (110 USD), Earstudio ES100 MKII (90 USD), Questyle M15 …
HIFIMAN EF400 Balanced DAC/AMP – The R2R Music Magician
Views 48,287 HIFIMAN EF400 is a 599 USD balanced DAC/AMP with an R2R DAC inside, the Himalaya recipient of 2022 VGP Technology Award in Japan, and with a fully balanced design for the headphone output part. It will be compared to the best DAC/AMPs I reviewed on Audiophile-Heaven in the …
Dethonray SG1 Pegasus Bluetooth DAC/AMP – High Resolution Bass Receiver
Views 30,635 Dethonray SG1 Pegasus is a 400 USD Bluetooth DAC/AMPlifier, with DPPU (Desktop Plus Power Unit), support for LDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, and a large 3000mAh battery. It will be compared to other DAC/AMPs, including iFi xDSD (400 USD), iBasso DX160 (400 USD), Palab M1 Mini (500 …
Lotoo PAW S2 Dongle DAC AMP – Equalized Presentation
Views 29,113 The Lotoo PAW S2 is a 279 USD portable DAC AMP with an AKM4377 DAC inside, and up to 150mW at 32 OHMs of power over the 4.4mm Balanced Output. Given the price which is higher than most dongle DAC AMPs, Lotoo PAW S2 will be compared to …
TempoTec V6 Music Player DAP – Super Performer
Views 28,494 TempoTec V6 Variations is a 399 USD Music Player or DAP, with a decent battery life, balanced headphone output, and DXD support, MQA support, USB DAC function, and Android 8.1 operating system. It is also often named TempoTec V6 Variations. It will be compared to other high-quality DAPs …