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Looking for the best setup for HiFiMAN Edition XS + WiiM Pro – final options shortlisted, but open to suggestions
Hi everyone, I’ve always been passionate about HiFi, but this is my first proper setup with a slightly higher budget. After weeks of reading, comparisons, and a bit of obsession, I’ve finally narrowed my choices for a DAC + amp to pair with the HiFiMAN Edition XS and my WiiM Pro streamer. I...- Argotone
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TempoTec MARCH V-M5
TempoTec MARCH V-M5 input interfaces: USB IN, Bluetooth IN, Coaxial IN, Optical IN Multiple output interfaces: 4.4mm BAL, 6.35 SE, XLR, RCA DSD512 native, PCM 768kHz, MQA 8X bit-perfect FPGA Dual Audio Clock System M5 uses two AK4493SEQ DAC chips fully discrete Class A headphone amplifier -... -
Muse M5 Ultra
Features:- >Hi-Res Portable Bluetooth+USB DAC/Amp. >Qualcomm’s Latest QCC5125 Bluetooth Chipset. >Clean and Sophisticated Display Screen. >Built-in JAN6418 Vacuum Tubes for Rich, Sweet Sound. >Electron Tube Shock Absorber Technology. >Brand-New Digital Audio Purification Circuit with...- GiullianSN
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- bluetooh dac amp portable amp/dac tube amp
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Join us in Valhalla! HeadAmp x iFi Audio iDSD Valkyrie Review Tour - Sign Up Open Now Till 5/18
Are you ready to DINE in Valhalla? HeadAmp, in partnership with @iFi audio , is proud to announce a community review tour for the all-new iDSD Valkryie Flagship DAC/Amp! This will truly be a feast for the ears of those willing to rise to the occasion! We're looking for 5 passionate audiophiles...- Makiah S
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NiPO A100
NiPO A100 portable magnetic decoding ES9039Q2M+AD8397 headphone amplifier The Ultimate Partnerfor Mobile Hi-Fi NiPO's Unique Sound Tuning Foundation Proprietary Fully Discrete Current Mirror USB Audio Data Reconstruction MagSafe Magnetic Design Nano-Engraved Textured Chassis Using Lithography...- GiullianSN
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- dac amp dongle dongle dac/amp magsafe
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Questyle CMA18 Master — Official Thread
Questyle CMA18 Master: The Pinnacle of Flagship Audio Performance Although the CMA18 Master has been available for some time, it continues to hold an irreplaceable position in Questyle's product lineup. It stands as a true reflection of our ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of...- Questyle
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- cma18 cma18 master dac amp desktop amp/dac questyle
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iFi Audio iDSD Valkryie Now @ HeadAmp
The iDSD Valkyrie from iFi Audio is for those demanding more than pure power or precision; it's for those who seek the power to sculpt the feel and emotion of their music. Fusing sonic customization with cutting-edge technology, the Valkyrie hides thunderous power & pro-audio levels of sonic...- HeadAmpTeam
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HiBy R6 III 2025
CS43198 *4 Switchable class A / AB amplification Dedicated audio crystal oscillators 4+64GB storage System-wide bit-perfect audio- Nealz
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- android 12 class a amplifier cs43198 dac amp dap dap hiby hiby portable
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- Category: Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
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SMSL M20 DAC & Headphone Amplifier
SMSL has just release this DAC & amplifier. Not 100% sure but I think it is a march/2025 release. The only info that I found on web was it's product page on SMSL official store on AliExpress. Current price is: 110.49 dollars. SMSL M20 Audio DAC & Headphone Amplifier Hi-Res Audio CERTIFIED by...- NoHarshSounds
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- dac amp dac amp balanced smsl dac/amp smsl m20
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Questyle M18i - Lossless Audio in Your Pocket?
Content excerpted from Audio Masterclass's review. Thanks to David from Audio Masterclass for his in-depth review of the M18i! David provides a detailed breakdown of the device’s features, connectivity options, and audio performance. Watch the full review here: Questyle M18i - Lossless Audio...- Questyle
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- dac amp questyle m18i review
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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What DAC, amp and headphone for the following 5 attributes
Hello all, Just stepping into the hi-fi space. I am now at the research phase :) The main key attributes I want my headphone system to excel at are: • Detail retrieval • Instrument separation - like clarity between distinct sounds, which doesn't feel muddied at all. I think this...- kandamrgam
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DDHiFi TC35M2
TC35M2 Full-Featured USB-C to 3.5mm DAC AMP Adapter 2nd gen A good partner for wired earphones The TC35M2 is designed to bring convenience to wired earphones users. Compared with the previous generation, this 2nd generation upgraded the shell craftsmanship, and improved the strength of the... -
Fosi Audio K7 Gaming HiFi DAC Headphone Amp
The K7 is a versatile gaming HiFi DAC/headphone amplifier, developed based on in-depth feedback from over a hundred HiFi and gaming enthusiasts. It supports mainstream digital inputs like USB, optical, and coaxial, and is equipped with aptX HD/LL lossless Bluetooth codecs. The K7 also features a...- Fosi Audio
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- dac dac amp desktop dac/amp fosiaudio fosik7 gaming dac/amp headphone dac/amp
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What's a GREAT DAC/Amp stack or single unit?
Hi everyone - I'd love some thoughts/advice/recommendations. Here's my profile: I pretty much use IEMs exclusively. I own a few high-end IEMs that benefit greatly from an excellent source chain. I've got some portable gear (see my signature) but I do spend a good amount of time at my desk. My...- zlayde
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FiiO K9 AKM vs SMSL DO400 (LOXJIE D60)
Hi, I'm trying to decide between the FiiO K9 AKM and the SMSL DO400 (or the LOXJIE D60, which seems to be basically the same thing as the DO400, with a different display). The FiiO's has less power, and I've been hearing that the AKM's chips are a little bit smoother. The SMSL has a new ESS...- wkvk
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- dac amp do400 fiio k9 akm smsl
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iFi audio GO link Max
Small Size, Big Difference. Hi-Res music is more accessible than ever, with a growing number of streaming services bringing high quality audio to the masses. More and more music lovers are discovering the benefits of higher quality streaming, while seasoned audiophiles are eager to explore the...- pradiptacr7
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- amplifer dac dac amp dongle dongle dac/amp ifi audio ifi audio go link max portable amp/dac
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Pls help me decide: HiFiMAN Serenade vs AUNE S9C Pro vs Topping stack (A70 + D70 pro)
HELP: I'm pretty early on in my audiophile journey here, and am trying to decide how to best spend my money to updgrade my current set-up with a mid- to high- tier DAC / amp combo to drive HiFiMAN Arya Organics (plus occasionally some IEMs). Budget: $500-1000. These are the options I've...- OmegaAlpha
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- dac amp help and recommendations
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What DAC/AMP should I get?
I'm not an audiophile but I would like to improve my sound quality. I currently have a Logitech G935. I was thinking about buying new headphones and decided on the Sennheiser HD 599, but I can't decide which dac/amp to buy. I'm on a pretty tight budget, so I went looking for dac/amps around...- Nico Cas
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- dac amp help and recommendations
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Help to design space for desktop setup!
Hello, Please share your ideas/setups for the desktop. I plan to design a space for a bedsite setup consisting of EF400 & Phi DecaDAC with Violectric V280, bottlehead 3.0 SEX, and darkvoice 336SE along with headphone display storage.- abheybir
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- bedside dac amp desk desktop home setup tube amplifier
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Apple MFi Certified! Improved Sound Quality Over Previous Generation - Discussing the Questyle M12i/M15i DAC and Headphone Amp
The following review article is from Chinese media — Panda Wandering. Newly Upgraded Questyle has recently released upgraded versions of the M12/M15: the M12i/M15i. Compared to the previous generation, the M12i/M15i have obtained Apple MFi certification, providing perfect support for...- Questyle
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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DAC AMP Buzzing/Humming sound
I've 2 dac amp, the EPZ TP30 and VE Abigail Pro 4.4mm. I use them with my planar Hidizs MP145 and BQEYZ Wind with 4.4mm cables. My devices are Lenovo Thinkpad, Lenovo Ideapad, and Samsung S23. In the beginning, they worked perfectly fine on all of my devices. Shortly afterwards, they started...- yh01
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LETSHUOER DT03
LETSHUOER DT03 dongle DAC/AMP Dual ESS SABRE ES9219C DAC chips and a dedicated high-precision clock crystal oscillator module, which lowers jitter significantly. Mode switch between low and high gain, dedicated volume controls on the unit. DT03 supports PCM up to 32bit/384Khz and DSD up to...- baskingshark
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- 3.5 mm 4.4 mm amp dac dac amp dongle letshuoer usb-c
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Finding the right DAC AMP
I hope this is the right place to post this. After a long struggle to find a headphone that fit my ears, I ended up splurging and buying a Meze Empyrean 2. Currently I am running them off a Soundblasterx g6, 3.5mm to USB-C dongle into phone, and straight into my pc. It sounds great with all...- Draecath
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- dac amp meze empyrean ii
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Hiby FC4
The HiBy FC4 is a portable USB DAC/headphone amp, with high driving power and MQA support. Can be connected to smartphones / computers etc. for use as audio out! High driving power, detailed and energetic sound make the FC4 stand out from the crowd.
