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updated on 2024-10-302023-12-220. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level 2. Midrange 3. High End 4. Flagship 5. Hall Of Fame A. Amplifier ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) B. DAC Bluetooth / Wireless Products C. DAC/AMP Chifi D. DAP Desktop E. Headphones F. IEMs F. Speakers G. Streamer H. HIFI Headphones/IEMs I. Cable J. TWS Misc & Others MultiRoom Music Production Portable

Audiophile-Heaven Awards – Best Products of 2023

Views 44,392 With 2023 drawing to an end, I think it is time to be grateful for all the excellent music we heard this year, for all the awesome moments we had together, and to be looking forward to an even better year in 2024! Today we’re publishing our best …

updated on 2024-10-302023-11-280. Audio-Products 2. Midrange A. Amplifier B. DAC Bluetooth / Wireless Products Desktop H. HIFI MultiRoom

SMSL AO300 DAC / HeadAMP / Integrated Stereo Amplifier – Class D Back In Game

Views 29,297 SMSL AO300 is a $289 USD DAC / Headphone Amplifier / Integrated Stereo Amplifier with a pre function, designed to run an entire speaker stereo system from just the amplifier, with everything else being a story of the past. This is literally the only unit you will ever …

updated on 2024-10-302023-11-110. Audio-Products 3. High End 5. Hall Of Fame A. Amplifier Desktop

Aune S17 PRO Headphone Amplifier / PRE – Symmetrical Class A Magic

Views 33,373 Aune S17 PRO is a $699 USD high-end Headphone Amplifier and Preamplifier, with a superb design, made to be paired with other Aune products such as the S9C PRO, with an incredibly high driving power, two gain stages, and a temperature probe that will remind you what’s happening …

updated on 2024-10-302023-10-250. Audio-Products 3. High End 4. Flagship A. Amplifier B. DAC Bluetooth / Wireless Products C. DAC/AMP Desktop

FiiO K9 PRO ESS DAC / AMP – Sound Versatility Unbound

Views 42,317 FiiO K9 PRO ESS is a $849 USD DAC / Headphone Amplifier with a multitude of inputs and outputs, a bulky but cool design, and with enough driving power to deal with most headphones out there. Although the XLR port is covered in most photos, and in most …

updated on 2024-10-302023-10-230. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level 2. Midrange A. Amplifier Desktop H. HIFI

SMSL AO200 MKII Stereo Amplifier – Everything’s Improved in Part II

Views 33,592 SMSL AO200 MKII is a $249 USD Desktop Stereo HIFI Amplifier, with a separate subwoofer output, 160W per channel, Treble and Bass adjustment to compensate for room and speaker limitations, and with a remote for volume and settings adjustment. Today we will review it, exploring in-depth what it …

updated on 2024-10-302023-10-170. Audio-Products 3. High End 4. Flagship 5. Hall Of Fame A. Amplifier B. DAC Desktop

JDS Labs Element III Mk2 Boosted DAC / H-AMP – Pure Music, Raw Power

Views 35,375 JDS Labs Element III MK2 is a $449 USD DAC/AMP designed for desktop and to power headphones, and to act as the DAC for your system and power other amplifiers, both for headphones and for speakers, or active speakers as well. The base version is priced at 449 …

updated on 2023-09-062023-07-210. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level 5. Hall Of Fame A. Amplifier Desktop

JDS Labs Atom AMP+ Hevi – Refinement of a Classic

Views 38,235 JDS Labs Atom AMP+ Hevi is a $114 USD special edition release with the event of over 40.000 Atom AMPs and DACs sold since 2018, the new Atom AMP+ Hevi takes on the quest to solve what everyone has been wanting from JDS Labs. A new casing made …

updated on 2024-01-302023-07-180. Audio-Products 3. High End 4. Flagship 5. Hall Of Fame A. Amplifier B. DAC Bluetooth / Wireless Products Desktop H. HIFI

Aune S9C PRO DAC Headphone AMP – The Silver Lining Of Flagships

Views 49,879 Aune S9C PRO Reference is a $699 USD high-end DAC / Headphone Amplifier and currently the flagship from Aune’s 2023 offering. It comes with 2 DAC chips, namely the ESS ES9068 DAC chips, it has up to 5 Watts of power over the balanced headphone output, a USB …

updated on 2024-01-302023-07-050. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level A. Amplifier B. DAC Bluetooth / Wireless Products C. DAC/AMP Desktop H. HIFI

SMSL M300 SE DAC / Headphone AMP – High Resolution USB Power

Views 34,189 SMSL M300 SE is a $ 105 USD DAC made for desktop systems, with two headphone outputs, XLR Balanced outputs, RCA Single Ended outputs, and a newt design that would make it a top choice for an entry-level DAC/AMP. It will be compared to other desktop DAC AMPs …

updated on 2023-07-182023-06-080. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level A. Amplifier Bluetooth / Wireless Products Desktop H. HIFI

AIYIMA A07 PRO Hifi Stereo Amplifier – Wired and Bluetooth 300W Mini AMP

Views 29,688 AIYIMA A07 PRO is a $ 89 USD new entry in the series of super affordable speaker amplifiers for desktop made in China, with a Class D design, and with an outrageously high power output. Since the price point is rather low, it can only be compared to …

updated on 2023-08-072023-05-300. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level 2. Midrange 3. High End 4. Flagship A. Amplifier B. DAC Bluetooth / Wireless Products C. DAC/AMP Chifi D. DAP Desktop E. Headphones Earbuds F. IEMs F. Speakers G. Streamer H. HIFI Headphones/IEMs I. Cable Misc & Others MultiRoom Portable Soundbar

High-End Munich 2023 – An Audiophile Heaven For Your Ears

Views 67,183 With 2023 being still fresh, we decided to participate for the first time at a high-end show, and what a trip this has been. In today’s article we will discuss the highlights of High-End Munich 2023, traveling to Germany, and how to get the best of your experience …

updated on 2023-07-182023-05-290. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level A. Amplifier Bluetooth / Wireless Products Desktop H. HIFI

Fosi Audio BT20A PRO HIFI Stereo Amplifier – Entry Sonic Punch

Views 31,684 Fosi Audio BT20A PRO is a $ 99.99 USD HIFI Desktop Speaker Amplifier, with Bluetooth 5.0, promising 300w x2 Power for Speakers, and running in Class D, with a line out too. It will be compared to other speaker amplifiers from the price range, including AIYIMA A07 PRO …

updated on 2024-01-302023-04-040. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level A. Amplifier Desktop H. HIFI

Fosi Audio TB10D HIFI Stereo Amplifier – Entry-Level Pushed Bound

Views 27,513 Fosi Audio TB10D is a $79 USD Stereo HiFi Amplifier with analog EQ tuning wheels, one RCA input and RCA output, with a maximum quoted power of 300W x 2. It is the most affordable entry-level stereo HIFI AMP I reviewed to date, so it will be interesting …

updated on 2024-01-302023-03-140. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level A. Amplifier Bluetooth / Wireless Products Desktop H. HIFI

Fosi Audio BT30D PRO Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier – 330 Watts Of Power

Views 26,883 Fosi Audio BT30D PRO is a $109 USD Stereo HIFI Amplifier with a 2 Channel output + a subwoofer output, it runs in class D, has volume control and a dedicated Bluetooth receiver that can receive up to SBC signals. It will be compared to other entry-level HIFI …

updated on 2023-08-072023-02-230. Audio-Products 3. High End 4. Flagship 5. Hall Of Fame A. Amplifier B. DAC Bluetooth / Wireless Products D. DAP Desktop Portable

Astell&Kern Acro CA1000T Transportable Tube DAP – The Mightiest Music Player

Views 46,333 Astell&Kern Acro CA1000T is a $2299 USD Tube DAP or Digital Audio Player, with a display, microSD slot, insane-level 4 headphone outputs, volume wheel, separate charging and USB Data ports, RCA outputs, 4.4mm Line In, and Optical, Coaxial Input. The only players that really compete are other Astell …

updated on 2023-08-072023-01-300. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level A. Amplifier B. DAC C. DAC/AMP Desktop

Fosi Audio K5 PRO DAC/AMP/EQ – More Versatile Than A MultiCooker

Views 23,420 Fosi Audio K5 PRO is a $79 USD DAC/AMP with EQ, mic input, headphone output, Coax / Optical and USB input. It will be compared to other entry-level DAC/AMPs, including SMSL C200 (219 USD), HIDIZS S9 PRO (119 USD), and Hiby FC5 (159 USD). Introduction Fosi Audio …

updated on 2023-08-072022-12-120. Audio-Products 2. Midrange A. Amplifier Desktop

JDS Labs El AMP II+ Balanced – Two Outputs, Infinite Power

Views 29,585 JDs Labs El AMP II+ Balanced is a 249 USD Balanced Headphone Amplifier / Preamplifier, and today’s variant will be with Balanced TRS Inputs, RCA outputs, and will be compared to other headphone amplifiers, such as Feliks Audio Echo 2 (800 USD), Burson Funk (650 USD), and Rebel …

updated on 2023-04-272022-11-170. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level A. Amplifier Bluetooth / Wireless Products Desktop G. Streamer H. HIFI MultiRoom

Arylic A50+ HIFI Streamer Amplifier – Chugg Stereo Power

Views 27,452 Arylic A50+ is a 200 USD Streaming Amplifier for Stereo Speakers, with a super powerful 50W x 2 Class D configuration, a sturdy and ergonomic body, and Bluetooth inputs. It will be compared to other Stereo amplifiers around the price point, including AIYIMA D03 (160 USD), Soundavo NSA-250 …

updated on 2023-05-082022-10-290. Audio-Products 3. High End 5. Hall Of Fame A. Amplifier Desktop H. HIFI

Feliks Audio Echo 2 Tube Amplifier – Lamp Refinement

Views 61,763 Feliks Audio Echo 2 is a 799 EURO Tube / Lamp Amplifier handmade in Poland, Europe. It is a unique product running on 4 Tubes, with a high 350mW power output, designed to drive high impedance headphones, with 1 pair of power tubes, and 1 pair of driver …

updated on 2023-04-272022-10-060. Audio-Products 2. Midrange 5. Hall Of Fame A. Amplifier B. DAC Desktop H. HIFI R2R

HIFIMAN EF400 Balanced DAC/AMP – The R2R Music Magician

Views 51,163 HIFIMAN EF400 is a 599 USD balanced DAC/AMP with an R2R DAC inside, the Himalaya recipient of 2022 VGP Technology Award in Japan, and with a fully balanced design for the headphone output part. It will be compared to the best DAC/AMPs I reviewed on Audiophile-Heaven in the …

updated on 2023-02-222022-09-200. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level A. Amplifier C. DAC/AMP Chifi

Shanling UA3 Dongle DAC AMP – Hi-Res DSD Supporter

Views 26,933 Shanling UA3 is a 110 USD portable USB DAC / AMP with an AKM AK4493SEQ DAC chip and Dual Ricore RT6963 AMP Chips. With two headphone outputs, one that’s a 3.5mm Single Ended Output and one that’s a 4.4mm Balanced Output, Shanling UA3 will be compared to other …

updated on 2022-09-122022-08-250. Audio-Products 2. Midrange A. Amplifier

iBasso AMP13 Amplifier Module For DX320 – Portable NuTube AMPs

Views 30,822 iBasso AMP13 is a 269 USD Amplifier module for their DX320 music player, with NuTube AMPs, and it has only 3.5mm single ended outputs, one with low noise and one that has a maximized power output. It will be compared to AMP11MK2s, the original module that DX320 comes …

updated on 2022-10-212022-08-120. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level A. Amplifier

AIYIMA Audio D03 Stereo HiFi Amplifier – Power Class High, Price Class Minimal

Views 34,329 AIYIMA Audio D03 is a Hifi Amplifier in Class D, priced at 160 USD at the moment of writing today’s review. Given the low price point, it will be compared to other entry-level and super affordable desktop hifi amplifiers, including Arylic A50 (220 USD). Introduction Today is …

updated on 2022-11-292022-08-050. Audio-Products 2. Midrange 5. Hall Of Fame A. Amplifier B. DAC C. DAC/AMP

Aune X1S GT BT DAC / AMP / Streamer – Flow Of Music

Views 39,004 Aune X1s GT is a 349 USD DAC/AMP with LDAC Bluetooth, Balanced 4.4mm Headphone Output, and Hi-Res decoding. Given the price and design, it will be compared to the Soundaware A1X (700 USD), iFi xDSD DAC/AMP (400 USD), and Palab M1 Mini (500 USD). Introduction Aune Audio …

updated on 2023-08-072022-07-270. Audio-Products 1. Entry Level A. Amplifier

S.M.S.L SMSL HO100 – Relaxing Listen

Views 34,016 S.M.S.L SMSL HO100 is a Headphone Amplifier priced at 149 USD, XLR and RCA inputs, three gain levels, and an ultra low distortion design. It is also made to pair perfectly with the SMSL DO100 DAC I just reviewed. SMSL HO100 will be compared with JDS Labs Atom+ …