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xDuoo XD-05 BAL Balanced DAC/Amp Now Available on Apos Audio

The BAL model includes premium features like dual ESS SABRE DAC chips, balanced output, digital filters, and Bluetooth 5.0. It’s a great option for traveling, especially to conferences or hotel roo...

Apos Update: Shipping During Chinese New Year

Our fulfillment center in Shenzhen will be closed during the Chinese New Year and orders placed from Feb 10th to Feb 17th will start shipping out on Feb 18th. We’ve prepared for this and have stock...

SMSL SP400 vs TOPPING A90 Comparison Chart

Buying a desktop amp may be harder than ever now that benchmark quality can be attained for under $1000. To make your research easier, we’ve created a comparison chart for two amps that ought to be...

Moondrop Starfield vs Tin HIFI T4 Comparison Chart

It's amazing what sound you can get from a $100 IEM, as companies like Moondrop and TIN HIFI are proving. But as more of these spectacular, budget-firnedly options hit the market, it can be overwhe...

xDuoo XA-10 DAC/Amp Now Available on Apos Audio

Some audio companies are like grizzly bears: they follow seasons of heavy activity with periods of hibernation--time spent planning, designing, and more. xDuoo is more like a beaver, working tirel...

February Deals on Meze Audio IEMs at Apos Audio

We’re announcing some great deals on Meze Audio IEMs. For the month of February, we’re knocking $50 off the price of the Meze Rai Solo IEM, dropping the total to $149. We’re also giving away a $14...

Topping D70S MQA DAC Review - Raising the Bar

Can you guess which is my favorite DAC manufacturer from Asia? That’s right folks, that’s Topping… and if you are asking yourself why? It’s a cumulus of multiple factors: Build quality and aestheti...

SMSL SP200, THX-789, HPA4: THX Battle Royale!

As promised my 3-way comparison review between 3 THX-AAA headphone amps is ready and here are my findings. HPA4 and SP200 were already reviewed around here, THX-789 is a loaner unit from a closer ...

Gustard A22 vs SMSL M400 Comparison Chart

In our latest battle of the DACs, the Gustard A22 DAC is compared to the SMSL M400 MQA DAC! The specs and influencer reviews are laid out for you to shop and compare before you buy, so read on, see...

TOPPING D90 vs Gustard A22 Comparison Chart

The bestselling TOPPING D90 DAC goes up against the powerhouse Gustard A22 DAC, both of which were just recently released and are now side-by-side for you in a comparison chart. We sell both items ...

TOPPING D90 vs TOPPING DX7 Pro Comparison Chart

The mighty TOPPING D90 DAC goes up against the TOPPING DX7 Pro DAC/Amp our latest comparison chart! Both items are for sale from us here, so we hope this helps you in your purchasing decision. As a...

HIFIMAN SUNDARA: A Reference Standard - In-Depth Review

When Mark over at HiFiMAN asked if I was interested in reviewing Sundara, my first thought was, “What the hell is Sundara?” But rather than seem ill-informed, I did some quick research. The first ...