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Gustard X26 III vs Yulong D39: A Detailed DAC Comparison

Gustard X26 III vs Yulong D39: A Detailed DAC Comparison

FiiO K13 R2R vs FiiO K17

FiiO K13 R2R vs FiiO K17

FiiO K13 R2R vs FiiO K7

FiiO K13 R2R vs FiiO K7

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Apos x Community Druid R2R DAC Now Available
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Apos x Community Druid R2R DAC Now Available

A fully-discrete R2R ladder DAC built for those who value tone, tactility, and the slow craft of listening. The Apos x Community Druid R2R DAC converts digital signals into analog voltage through a...

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New from Audio-Technica: ATH-ADX7000 Headphones
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New from Audio-Technica: ATH-ADX7000 Headphones

A flagship open-back headphone engineered around a precision-molded 58 mm dynamic driver and a lightweight magnesium frame. The ATH-ADX7000 pursues natural tonal balance, fine transient control, an...

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NEW FROM TOPPING: MINI 300 COMPACT POWER AMP
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NEW FROM TOPPING: MINI 300 COMPACT POWER AMP

A fully-balanced Class-D power amplifier built for precision listening in small spaces, the Topping Mini 300 brings high-output performance to desks and compact listening environments. Delivering u...

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XDUOO MX-02 HD Bluetooth Audio Transmitter
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XDUOO MX-02 HD Bluetooth Audio Transmitter

A next-generation HD Bluetooth audio transmitter built for modern systems and legacy sources alike, the xDuoo MX-02 converts wired high-resolution audio into stable, low-latency wireless output. Po...

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New from Meze: 99 Classics 2nd Gen
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New from Meze: 99 Classics 2nd Gen

A decade after the debut of the original 99 Classics, Meze has returned to refine its signature dynamic headphone. The 2nd Generation maintains the original’s organic sound and craftsmanship—walnut...

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New from SMSL: PA400 Gallium Nitride Power Amplifier
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New from SMSL: PA400 Gallium Nitride Power Amplifier

The SMSL PA400 is a fully-balanced GaN power amplifier built around Infineon gallium nitride transistors. Capable of delivering up to 600 W with a distortion figure of just 0.003 %, it combines spe...

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Q & A with Grant of Sound Solver

Q & A with Grant of Sound Solver

If you’ve ever balanced a DAC on top of an amp and said “fine for now,” you’ve met the problem Sound Solver exists to fix. Born from one engineer’s frustration with stacked gear, poor airflow, and ...

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New: TOPPING DX9 Discrete Desktop DAC/Amp
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New: TOPPING DX9 Discrete Desktop DAC/Amp

TOPPING has launched the DX9 Discrete, a fully-balanced DAC and headphone amplifier designed for listeners who treat precision as part of the pleasure. It’s a DAC built entirely without an integrat...

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Meet the Singxer SA-2 Fully-balanced Class-A Headphone Amp
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Meet the Singxer SA-2 Fully-balanced Class-A Headphone Amp

The Singxer SA-2 is the successor to the acclaimed SA-1 headphone amplifier and preamp. While its exterior remains familiar, nearly everything inside has been re-engineered, from its power supply t...

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The Apos October 2025 Sale Announcement
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The Apos October 2025 Sale Announcement

Save up to 39% on Audio and Desk products during Apos' October Sale. This sale will run from October 7th, 12am PT, through October 8th 11:59pm PT.

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New from SMSL: D200 DAC & Preamp
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New from SMSL: D200 DAC & Preamp

The all-new SMSL D200 ($319) is a desktop DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and preamp designed to balance audiophile-grade performance with everyday usability. At its core is the ROHM BD34352EKV D...

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Now on Apos: Gustard R30 Fully-Discrete R2R Network Streaming DAC
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Now on Apos: Gustard R30 Fully-Discrete R2R Network Streaming DAC

With digital-to-analog converters (DACs), the conversation often circles around chipsets. AKM, ESS, Cirrus Logic: the usual suspects. The Gustard R30 takes a different path. It’s built around a ful...

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