DAC & Headphone Amp Reviews
Desktop and portable DAC and headphone amp reviews for listeners upgrading computer, hi-fi and headphone setups.
Compare two DACs or headphone amplifiers side by side, including scores, conversion platform, supported formats, output power, connectivity and official product information.
RME ADI-2 DAC FS Review
Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the RME ADI-2 DAC FS Review. It is structured around product […]
FiiO K17 Review
Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the FiiO K17 Review. It is structured around product documentation and […]
Topping DX5 II Review
Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Topping DX5 II Review. It is structured around product documentation […]
Chord Mojo 2 Review
Chord Mojo 2 research-based review covering its FPGA DAC, lossless DSP, PCM 768/DSD256, 600 mW output, USB/coax/optical inputs, 185 g weight and battery use.
FiiO BTR17 Review
Overview The FiiO BTR17 is a portable Bluetooth DAC and headphone amplifier aimed at listeners who want better control and […]
Questyle M15i Review
Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Questyle M15i Review. It is structured around product documentation and […]
FiiO K7 Review
FiiO K7 research-based review covering dual AK4493SEQ DACs, THX AAA amplification, 2 W balanced output, digital and RCA inputs, gain options and preamp use.
Topping DX3 Pro+ Review
Topping DX3 Pro+ research-based review covering its ES9038Q2M DAC, 1.8 W headphone output, USB/S/PDIF inputs, LDAC/aptX Bluetooth, remote and RCA preamp use.
Qudelix-5K Review
Overview The Qudelix-5K is a tiny Bluetooth DAC and headphone amplifier with an unusually serious approach to control and equalization. […]
iFi GO Bar Kensei Review
Overview The iFi GO bar Kensei is a compact USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier for phones, tablets and laptops, built […]
S.M.S.L DO100 Pro Review
Overview The S.M.S.L DO100 Pro is a compact desktop DAC aimed at listeners who want a clean, modern digital source […]
FiiO K11 R2R Review
FiiO K11 R2R research-based review covering its resistor-ladder DAC, NOS/OS modes, 32/384 and DSD256 support, balanced headphone output and RCA preamp use.
iFi ZEN CAN 3 Review
Overview The iFi ZEN CAN 3 is an analogue headphone amplifier designed to add drive, gain flexibility and carefully chosen […]
iFi hip-dac 3 Review
Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the iFi hip-dac 3 Review. It is structured around product documentation […]
iFi ZEN DAC 3 Review
iFi ZEN DAC 3 research-based review covering Burr-Brown PCM 768/DSD512, USB-C, balanced headphones and line output, 390 mW power, PowerMatch and XBass+.