Amplifiers – Headfonics https://headfonics.com Independent Portable and Desktop Audio Reviews Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:34:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://headfonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Amplifiers – Headfonics https://headfonics.com 32 32 FiiO K17 Review https://headfonics.com/fiio-k17-review/ https://headfonics.com/fiio-k17-review/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:33:31 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75476

Today, James reviews the FiiO K17, a new retro-inspired desktop dual DAC and balanced 4000mW capable headphone amplifier with Bluetooth support. It is priced at $899. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank FiiO for their support. You can click here to learn more about the FiiO audio products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This post follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read in more detail here. […]

FiiO K17 Review

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Fosi Audio K7 Review https://headfonics.com/fosi-audio-k7-review/ https://headfonics.com/fosi-audio-k7-review/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:52:16 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75436

In this feature, Meldrick reviews the Fosi Audio K7, a new Kickstarter-funded AK4493SEQ DAC and 2.1W balanced headphone amplifier for gaming. It is priced at $175.99, with Kickstarter options as low as $142. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank Fosi Audio for their support.  You can click here to learn more about amplifiers previously reviewed on Headfonics.  This article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read […]

Fosi Audio K7 Review

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Shanling EH2 Review https://headfonics.com/shanling-eh2-review/ https://headfonics.com/shanling-eh2-review/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:13:32 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75046

Today, Meldrick reviews the Shanling EH2, a compact and affordable desktop 24-bit R2R DAC and 4.35W capable balanced headphone amplifier. It is priced at $369. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shanling for their support. Click here to learn more about Shanling products we previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail here. Shanling follows up […]

Shanling EH2 Review

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xDuoo XA-02 Review https://headfonics.com/xduoo-xa-02-review/ https://headfonics.com/xduoo-xa-02-review/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:52:42 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74650

Today, Lynn reviews the xDuoo XA-02, a compact desktop ES9039Q2M DAC and balanced headphone amplifier capable of up to 2W output power. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shenzhen Audio and xDuoo for their opportunity. Click here to read more on xDuoo products that we have previously reviewed on Headfonics This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail here. xDuoo is known […]

xDuoo XA-02 Review

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SMSL RAW-HA1 Review https://headfonics.com/smsl-raw-ha1-review/ https://headfonics.com/smsl-raw-ha1-review/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:19:19 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74589

Today, Lynn reviews the SMSL RAW-HA1, a new integrated desktop DAC, headphone, and speaker amplifier with added BT 5.1 wireless capability. It is priced at $249.99. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. I thank Shenzhen Audio and  SMSL for their support. Click here to learn more about SMSL products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can find in more […]

SMSL RAW-HA1 Review

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SMSL M300 SE Review https://headfonics.com/smsl-m300-se-review/ https://headfonics.com/smsl-m300-se-review/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:36:21 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74483

Today, Lynn reviews the SMSL M300 SE, a compact and affordable desktop integrated dual DAC and balanced output headphone amplifier. It costs $129.99. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. I thank SMSL for their support. Click here to learn more about the SMSL products we previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can find in more detail here. SMSL seemingly upgrades their products […]

SMSL M300 SE Review

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xDuoo XD05T Review https://headfonics.com/xduoo-xd05t-review/ https://headfonics.com/xduoo-xd05t-review/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:02:06 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74282

Today’s feature from Louis is a review of the xDuoo XD05T, a new portable integrated DAC and hybrid 1.5W-capable solid-state and tube amplifier. It is priced at $549. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shenzhen Audio and xDuoo for their opportunity. Click here to read more on xDuoo products that we have previously reviewed on Headfonics This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read […]

xDuoo XD05T Review

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ZMF Headphones Aegis Review https://headfonics.com/zmf-headphones-aegis-review/ https://headfonics.com/zmf-headphones-aegis-review/#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:51:36 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73937

In this feature, Marcus reviews the ZMF Headphones Aegis, a transformer-coupled balanced desktop tube amplifier with up to 2.5W of output power. It is priced at $3499.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank ZMF Headphones for this opportunity. You can click here to learn more about the ZMF Headphones products I have previously covered on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which […]

ZMF Headphones Aegis Review

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Shanling EH1 Review https://headfonics.com/shanling-eh1-review/ https://headfonics.com/shanling-eh1-review/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:50:43 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73778

Today, Meldrick reviews the Shanling EH1, a compact desktop USB DAC and headphone amplifier with up to 1015mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $219. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shanling for their support. Click here to learn more about Shanling products we previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail here. Shanling […]

Shanling EH1 Review

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iFi Audio ZEN CAN 3 Review https://headfonics.com/ifi-audio-zen-can-3-review/ https://headfonics.com/ifi-audio-zen-can-3-review/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:13:37 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73654

In this feature, Louis reviews the iFi Audio ZEN CAN 3, a $229.00 xMEMS-based compact desktop headphone amplifier with up to 2W of balanced output power. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank iFi Audio for their support. More information about iFi Audio products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics can be found here. This post adheres to our current scoring guidelines, which you can find […]

iFi Audio ZEN CAN 3 Review

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