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The Radically Simple (Radically Affordable) SMSL SH-8s

The SH-8s is the radically simple new headphone amp from SMSL. Its feature set is slim, its user interface simple. Boasting nothing more than a few toggles and a volume knob, it shines most brightl...

Sandu Vitalie: Singxer SA-1 Review - Imaging & Speed

Singxer Electronic Co Ltd. is a mysterious audio manufacturer for me, they have done ODM and OEM work for third party companies for more than a decade now. They started slow and small, but they lea...

Coming in June 2021: TOPPING D90SE DAC on Apos Audio

We’re excited to announce that TOPPING will release a special edition TOPPING D90SE in June. This flagship DAC will be sold on Apos Audio and will feature an ESS ES9038PRO DAC chip.

FiiO BTR5 vs FiiO Q3 Comparison Chart

Taking audiophile-grade music on-the-go is easier than ever thanks to portable DAC/amps like the FiiO BTR5 and FiiO Q3. Although close in price point, they provide different approaches to portable ...

The Final Run of a Legendary AKM DAC Chip

We’re now selling the FiiO M11 Plus--a portable music player that uses two AKM AK4497EQ DAC chips. These highly sought-after chips are out-of-print due to the AKM facility fire. There’s no indicati...

FiiO BTR5 Reviews Compendium

We’ve compiled reviews of the FiiO BTR5 from across the web for your reference. What you’ll find here are the TLDR versions of the full reviews (which you can access with the provided links). We’ll...

TOPPING D90SE Specs Reveal

We're still a couple of weeks out until TOPPING releases their all-new DAC, the D90SE. Until then, feast your eyes on the D90SE's specs, which have been released to us. Follow us on social or sign ...

"Amazing Value": Sandu Vitalie on the TOPPING A30 Pro

It’s that time of the year when Topping goes all-in, making sure it wouldn’t be outgunned anytime soon. After releasing three Nested Feedback Composite Amplifiers (NFCA for short) by now, you would...

7 Ingenious Uses for TOPPING E30 DAC by Apos Shoppers

You might have only one or two use-cases in mind when you buy a DAC like the TOPPING E30. But there are tons of others you might not have thought of. Here are some of the cool use-cases Apos shoppe...

16 Reasons Audiophiles Love the TOPPING E30 DAC

You can check out our reviews compendium, review, or comparison chart for experts' opinions on the TOPPING E30. But what do normal, everyday audiophiles think about it? We've rounded up some top co...

"Too Good" DAC/Amp: Zeos on Matrix Element X

We sent Zeos the Matrix Element X to get his thoughts.  “This thing shouldn’t appeal to me because I hate expensive stuff,” he responded on his YouTube channel. “But the problem with this thing is ...

16x Less Distortion Than Monoprice: The SMSL SA400

There’s nothing better than coming home at the end of a long day, collapsing on the couch, and playing a favorite album on a home good home theater system. Unfortunately, subpar equipment can creat...