Portable Source

$100-$300, Portable Amps, Portable Source 10/12/2020

Maktar Spectra X2 Review

Today, we are reviewing the newest DAC from Maktra, the Maktar Spectra X2, available for $199. Disclaimer: True to source sent us a…

$300-$500, Portable Amps, Portable Source 27/11/2020

This review is about the FiiO Q5S TC, the third version of the first FiiO Q5, selling for around $399 USD. It’s Black…

$100-$300, Portable Amps, Portable Source, Review 24/11/2020

In this article we look at the $99 xDuoo Link 2. Disclaimer: The xDuoo Link 2 was sent to us free of charge…

$500-$1000, Portable Source, Review 17/11/2020

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Astell&Kern SR25. The AK SR25 is available now for $699 USD. Note: Astell&Kern loaned us…

$1-$100, In-Ears, Portable Amps, Portable Source, Review 16/11/2020

Today we’re looking at the Hiby R1 & FD1 & Beans. It’s HiBy’s new small form-factor media player, the $99 USD R2, its companion,…

$300-$500, Portable Source, Review 10/11/2020

Today we review the $479 USD Cayin N3Pro portable player aka DAP. Disclaimer: The Cayin N3Pro was sent to us by Cayin directly,…

$100-$300, Portable Amps, Portable Source 29/10/2020

Today, we are reviewing the Fiio Q3, their newest DAC, available for €139. Disclaimer: FiiO sent us the Q3 free of charge, in…

$1-$100, Portable Source, Review 18/10/2020

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Meizu HiFi Audio Pro, a $54.99 USD ‘dongle’-style headphone amplifier and DAC. Note: The Meizu…

$100-$300, Portable Source, TWS, Wireless 05/10/2020

In this article we review the $149 USD iBasso’s CF01 Bluetooth DAC & AMP adapter and pair it with iBasso’s IT00 budget in-ear monitors….

$100-$300, Portable Amps, Portable Source 01/10/2020

Today, we are reviewing the last DAC from EarMen, the Eagle. It is selling for $119 USD. Disclaimer: EarMen sent us the Eagle…

$100-$300, Portable Source, TWS, Wireless 21/09/2020

In this article we review the Shanling MW200 Neckband Bluetooth DAC&AMP, which is selling for $119.99 USD. Disclaimer: Shanling sent us the MW200…

$300-$500, First Look Sunday, Portable Source 23/08/2020

Today we check out the $479 USD Cayin N3Pro portable player aka DAP, for the first time before the full review. Disclaimer: This…

$1000-$5000, Portable Source, Review 18/08/2020

Today we look at HiBy’s flagship portable player, the HiBy R8. It’s selling for $1,899 USD. Disclaimer: The sample of the HiBy R8…

$100-$300, Giveaway, Portable Source 14/08/2020

Our giveaway has ended and we have chosen a winner! Is it you? Find out now! Disclaimer: Lotoo graciously supplies one sample of the…

$100-$300, Portable Amps, Portable Source 30/07/2020

Today we check out the $149 iFi audio hip-dac. [responsivevoice_button] Disclaimer: The iFi audio hip-dac was sent to us directly by iFi…

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zolom
FiR Audio Xenon 6 Review

Thanks for this detailed review. The cost of the Xe6, might be too much for me. Therefor I will appriciate your observation on how "close" may the others in this…
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mario games
Shanling UA3 Review

Although LDOs and jitter clocks are included on the audio PCB, Shanling notes that the volume cannot be adjusted mechanically.
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Angus
FiiO KA3 Review

Hi. What do you mean “if you’re ok with Qi wireless charging” Also when you say “it’s not as small as the k3” What are you referring to as the…
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Brian
FiiO FH9 Review

Sausage fingers here and I will never change those microscopic dumaflaches again; I’m actually worried I cross threaded one pitting it back in the holder 🙄. I’m still breaking these…
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Marc
HiBy RS2 Review

Would you recommend the RS2 for a Focal Stellia? I don't have the space for a desktop solution. Thank you
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Shane D
Meze Audio 109 Pro Review

Nice write-up. Seems like they were much more careful with the bass this time. I owned and loved the 99's for about three years. I have always hoped for something…
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Edu
HiBy RS2 Review

Hello! Thanks for this very good review. I have a Sennheiser HD660S and I use to use with a Chord Mojo 1. And I want to try a more analogic…
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Lionel Armitage
HiBy RS2 Review

How does it compare with the ibasso 170dx?

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zolom
FiR Audio Xenon 6 Review

Thanks for this detailed review. The cost of the Xe6, might be too much for me. Therefor I will appriciate your observation on how "close" may the others in this…
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mario games
Shanling UA3 Review

Although LDOs and jitter clocks are included on the audio PCB, Shanling notes that the volume cannot be adjusted mechanically.
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Angus
FiiO KA3 Review

Hi. What do you mean “if you’re ok with Qi wireless charging” Also when you say “it’s not as small as the k3” What are you referring to as the…