xDuoo TA-26 Review – Great Scott!
Combined with a set of high-impedance cans, it makes for a reasonably priced, truly unique and romantic listening experience that you’d be hard pressed matching with other amp types
SMSL SX-8s Stack Review – DAC/AMP On a Diet
The SX-8s stack represents a scaled down versions of SMSL’s higher end SX-9 devices, upholding a similar character while taking a step back in both technical performance and price.
Hidizs S9 Pro Review – Rarefied
The S9 Pro is versatile, nicely resolving and a strong overall package that I can highly recommend.
Topping 30-Pro Stack Review – Performance Credentials
Topping’s latest DAC/AMP combo is attractive, space-efficient and a pleasure to use.
Burson Playmate II Review – The Art of Nostalgia
Pros – Great design and build quality, Easily swappable OPAMPs, Heaps of driving power, Powerful midrange presentation, Spacious and immersive … Continue Reading Burson Playmate II Review – The Art of Nostalgia
Astell & Kern PEE51 USB-C Dual DAC Cable Review – Je Ne Sais Quoi
The Dual DAC Cable ultimately showcases greater refinement in both feel and listening than even its premium competitors, however, its higher output impedance especially makes it a far more situational buy.
Hiby FC3 Review – Portability is Key
With streamlined usability, a lightweight aluminium build and clean audio section, the FC3 is hard to fault for portable use and offers a well-rounded package for a reasonable asking price.
Khadas Tone 2 Pro Review – The Duality of DAC
Even at its elevated price tag, the Tone 2 Pro remains an excellent DAC paired with a simply good integrated amplifier that does well for IEMs and suffices for headphones.
Topping D70s Review – Effortless
The D70s’ strength lies in its ability to effortlessly resolve the minutiae and do so without any fatigue, all the while upholding an almost perfectly even-handed presentation.
Fiio BTR5 Review – Golden Child
The BTR5 is an exemplary device that gets impressively close to similarly priced wired sources whilst maintaining a compact and convenient wireless form factor.
SMSL SH-9 Review – Modernisation & Moderation
Paired with matching DAC, SMSL treat the user to a delightfully modern and natural sounding stack that doesn’t disappoint.
Topping A50S Review – Prodigy
The A50s remains an easy recommendation for its well-rounded design, ultra clean and linear sound and very reasonable price.
SMSL SU-9 Review – Epiphany
The SU-9 is for those wanting a balanced DAC with a pure sound, excellent staging and strong resolving power without spending a small fortune to get it.
Topping L30 Review – Royal Lineage
Though the L30 absolutely nails the fundamentals making the it an easy and versatile recommendation from me.
NuPrime Audio Hi-mDAC Review – More Than Portable
Pros – Excellent driving power, Outstanding soundstage width, Optical output, Wide file support, Low output impedance and black noise floor … Continue Reading NuPrime Audio Hi-mDAC Review – More Than Portable
Earmen Donald DAC Review – No Quack
Pros – Excellent value overall, Coherent presentation with clean transients, Resolving midrange Cons – Slightly woolly bass, Resolution isn’t the … Continue Reading Earmen Donald DAC Review – No Quack
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