[Dobrescu George]

My new in-depth written review, this time about the XD-05Plus from XDuoo and Xtenik Audio is live now!! If you're looking for one of the AMPs with the most driving power, but also with an ergonomic design for that power, the XD-05Plus is really hard to miss.

I liked it with many pairings, and I feel like xDuoo is often overlooked because it is budget, but it may be a better overall option than even TR-AMP and other large house names

https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2021/02/versatility-ultimate-xduoo-xd-05-plus-dac-amplifier.html

 

[psycho84]

Vocabulary is appreciated but not necessary. Just say what you think.

Ok. So my 2 cents regarding GaoGe EF03:
After some use I can only say that this GaoGe EF03 (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/byGphEbI) sounds pretty good! It definitely has enough power to go pretty loud with my BeyerDynamic DT770 250ohm. I can notice that directly of laptop (even though laptop also makes DT770 loud), the sound when it comes through GaoGe is better. Seems that bass is more precise and sound overall is more detailed. I love the red color I've ordered, it is not boring as the black one and looks a bit like those Scarlet amps. Battery lasts for 6-7 hours with one charge.

Bad things are: For some reason, one screw is unscrewing on its own. Volume knob feels a bit cheap. Output jack after a year of use can get cracking noise sometimes which is solved by unplug and plug again or just moving the amp a bit.

 

[Hemanse]

Hi.

Anyone that happens to know anything about this brand https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B08CVG6YV4 . Im looking for a cheap AMP/DAC in that price range. I saw a few people doing reviews on the FOSI Audio Q4 and this looks identical. Im guessing that both are just rebranded products, but other than that identical.

The AIYIMA is 10-15€ less, so if its the same as the FOSI, i cant see any need to spend more

 

[sajunky]

Please use this link with tracking data removed from the URL:
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B08CVG6YV4

 

[Hemanse]

Please use this link with tracking data removed from the URL:
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B08CVG6YV4

Edited the message, had no real idea that's how it worked

 

[psycho84]

Hi.

Anyone that happens to know anything about this brand https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B08CVG6YV4 . Im looking for a cheap AMP/DAC in that price range. I saw a few people doing reviews on the FOSI Audio Q4 and this looks identical. Im guessing that both are just rebranded products, but other than that identical.

The AIYIMA is 10-15€ less, so if its the same as the FOSI, i cant see any need to spend more

Well, this GaoGe EF03 amp I was writing about is actually sold under Aiyima name on Aliexpress, and I've been pretty satisfied with it. So they seem to be OK, at least in my case. Sound is clear and full.
If you are willing to extend (two times) your money range, you can get E1DA 9038D (I've ordered one and waiting) or 9038S (balanced) for around 90-95 euro. These are probably best ones for the money as they surpass many twice or three times as expensive DAC/AMPs in sound quality and power.

 

[Dobrescu George]

I made a full review about the Soundavo HP-1 DAC

It is a good piece for the money for sure

https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2021/03/soundavo-hp-1-dac-headphone-amp-the-great-entry.html

 

[Dobrescu George]

I really like the new Ikko zerda, good power, excellent sound, good build

Made a viddy about it

 

[westsounds]

so what are the best cheapest DACs 0-50 , 50-100, 100-150 euros pounds dollars whatever. Aliexpress anywhere?

 

[Barusu Lamperouge]

so what are the best cheapest DACs 0-50 , 50-100, 100-150 euros pounds dollars whatever. Aliexpress anywhere?

Assuming under 150 USD, you can get Fiio BTR5 and Qudelix 5K. Probably the only DAC you need as it serves multiple use cases.

 

[sajunky]

so what are the best cheapest DACs 0-50 , 50-100, 100-150 euros pounds dollars whatever. Aliexpress anywhere?

It is what this thread is about. Read a @#$%^ thread.

 

[westsounds]

It is what this thread is about. Read a @#$%^ thread.

@#$% you!

OK I'll try, Im just lazy.

 

[Dobrescu George]

I made an in-depth written review about the HUD100 MK2. They got it right, guys! I like it now, good driving power, excellent overall unit

Great job to the guys at @radsone

https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2021/05/earstudio-hud100-mk-ii-dac-amp-all-grown-up.html

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

I made an in-depth written review about the HUD100 MK2. They got it right, guys! I like it now, good driving power, excellent overall unit

Great job to the guys at @radsone

https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2021/05/earstudio-hud100-mk-ii-dac-amp-all-grown-up.html

bro....sincerly....can you not ''spam'' all my threads it begins to be invasive really....this thread isn't even active. I come back and well...depressing a little.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

So their ALOT going on in budget DAC-AMPS worlds....dunno why i was gone all this time, this list will have IMPORTANT UPDATE SOON PROMISE!

But i need to try more sub-200$ option.

Anyway, i have some new DONGLES CRUSH, like the JCALLY JM20 which use a cirrus CS43131 to deliver decently powerfull amping with crisp, transparent, reference tuned sound. The real price is 15$, but lately it begin to go up....


I order some random ES9280C dongle that sound very good too, 30$. Its very similar to BEAM2 single ended.

What I mean, is that their some kind of dongle revolution right now in China...on ALI X...it does change the game alot.