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
Periodic Audio Ni Review – Collapsing Sun
Pros – Huge driving power, Highly compact design, Transparent sound, Low output impedance, Mic pass-through Cons – Battery passively discharges, … Continue Reading Periodic Audio Ni Review – Collapsing Sun
DD TC35B Adapter Review – Cure
Pros – Excellent build quality and form factor, linear sound, good driving power and dynamics for a micro, Case friendly … Continue Reading DD TC35B Adapter Review – Cure
Shanling M0 Review – Versatile, Capable, Affordable
Pros – Excellent build and design, Fast yet feature-rich UI, Clean sound with wide soundstage, Extremely low output impedance, Zero … Continue Reading Shanling M0 Review – Versatile, Capable, Affordable
Fiio M7 Review – Sweet & Easy
Pros – Pleasant, musical sound, Great battery life, Zero hiss, Fluid touchscreen UI Cons – Output impedance a touch higher … Continue Reading Fiio M7 Review – Sweet & Easy
iFi Audio xDSD review: A real ‘Swiss-Army’ trans-portable DAC/amp.
Pros – Form-factor + build-quality Range of connectivity + file compatibility options Power and transparency Excellent Bluetooth sound Cons – … Continue Reading iFi Audio xDSD review: A real ‘Swiss-Army’ trans-portable DAC/amp.
Fiio AM3B Review – Musical+
Pros – Higher output power, Wider soundstage, 4.4m support, Slightly more extended upper-midrange Cons – Slightly higher noise floor, 3-ohm … Continue Reading Fiio AM3B Review – Musical+
dB MAGIX AC3-C Review – Prodigal Son
Pros – Awesome design and build quality, Very clean sound, Nice soundstage expansion Cons – Very high output impedance (measured … Continue Reading dB MAGIX AC3-C Review – Prodigal Son
iBasso DX200 Review – Minutiae & Veritas
Pros – Immense driving power, Terrific resolution, Spacious soundstage, Solid build, Swappable AMP modules Cons – Mediocre UI responsiveness, Sluggish … Continue Reading iBasso DX200 Review – Minutiae & Veritas
Fiio Q5 Review – A New Challenger
Pros – Solid build, Clean Bluetooth implementation, Refined sound Cons – Slightly more laid-back high-end, Design isn’t especially sleek Verdict … Continue Reading Fiio Q5 Review – A New Challenger
Fiio BTR1 Review – No Headphone Jack? No Worries
Pros – Low-noise floor for BT, Low output impedance, Good battery life Cons – Limited driver power, Subpar wireless range … Continue Reading Fiio BTR1 Review – No Headphone Jack? No Worries
