Here you will find a quick guide to the gear I review indexed by type and with a brief summary of the main features. With this guide I would like to help you find the best headphones, best IEM, best DAC, best amp and best DAP among those I reviewed. Please note that these are ...
In terms of its design, the Q3 remains similar to the Q1’s design. It is very similar to a desktop DAC/Amp but has a slim form factor that is easy to carry around. Additionally, it has a similar size to modern DAPs and smartphones, making it easy to stack with different kinds of...
but many modern consumers listen to music on smartphones, laptops or similar devices – and these compact modern gadgets are built with low-quality DACs that won’t do justice to your HD headphones. Because of that, most users beef up their setup with an AMP/DAC to get the most out of ...
TheAudioengine D1 is one of the best DAC amp comboswe’ve seen for audiophile listening. They are some of the best portable headphone amps that stream bit-perfect HD audio and deliver really nice sound quality with crystal clear sound without a hint of a distortion. It also has its own ...
I have written several times to Xduoo directly because it was with them that I bought this Dac and to find out what I can do about it but after two months I have not received a response. I live in Mexico City but I would like to know if anyone knows of a technical service in ...
Best DAC Amp Combo 2. AudioQuest Black DragonFly USB Headphone/DAC Amplifier The first-class cable industry sees the AudioQuest and after the success of their initial model, they took the decision to try signal sources. The Dragonfly black DAC amplifier and USB headphone is the result of the...
This amp/DAC/streaming music player supports Roon, TIDAL, Spotify, AirPlay 2, up to 32bit/384kHz via UPnP, etc., and features a dynamic voicing and presentation in lock-step with the pace, rhythm, and timing of any Utopia (especially when using the included balanced cable). If you’re...
DAC:Yes What We Like:Amazingly powerful for such a small amp. What We Don't:Not ideal for high-end speakers - even in smaller rooms. Although they are best known for their headphone amps and DACs, China’s S.M.S.L have produced a killer little speaker amp as well. The AD 18 may...
A digital to analog converter (DAC) is needed if you want to take advantage of Apple Hi-Resolution Lossless audio. Let's find out which are the best DACs for your Mac.
Best DAC/AMP Combo Chord Electronics Hugo TT2 From the review: Chord Electronics’ Hugo TT2 is a wonderful piece of equipment. It’s beautifully finished with superb craftsmanship and its sound is nothing short of spectacular. This has been a long journey, but such a great one. Over the la...