Portable Amps & DACs – Headfonics https://headfonics.com Independent Portable and Desktop Audio Reviews Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:47:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://headfonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Portable Amps & DACs – Headfonics https://headfonics.com 32 32 ddHiFi TC35M2 Review https://headfonics.com/ddhifi-tc35m2-review/ https://headfonics.com/ddhifi-tc35m2-review/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:42:47 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74619

Today’s feature is Thomas’s review of the ddHiFi TC35M2, a tiny 384kHz capable DAC and USB-C to 3.5mm converter for mobile phones. It is priced at $35.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank ddHiFi for their support. You can read about previous ddHiFi products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics here. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read here. ddHiFi has provided […]

ddHiFi TC35M2 Review

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iFi audio GO link Max Review https://headfonics.com/ifi-audio-go-link-max-review/ https://headfonics.com/ifi-audio-go-link-max-review/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:12:24 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74372

Today’s feature from Meldrick is a review of the iFi audio GO link Max, a compact and affordable DSD256 and 241mW capable balanced dongle DAC. It is priced at $79. 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. Click here to read up on other iFi Audio products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This post adheres to our current scoring guidelines, […]

iFi audio GO link Max Review

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Heartfield R1 Review https://headfonics.com/heartfield-r1-review/ https://headfonics.com/heartfield-r1-review/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:33:05 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74240

In this feature, Kurt reviews the Heartfield R1, an affordable dongle DAC featuring a proprietary 64-resistor R2R architecture and balanced output. It is priced at $159. 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 Linsoul for their support. Click here to learn more about the Linsoul products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This post follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail […]

Heartfield R1 Review

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Questyle M15C Review https://headfonics.com/questyle-m15c-review/ https://headfonics.com/questyle-m15c-review/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:42:12 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74206

In today’s post, Thomas reviews the Questyle M15C, an updated version of their popular PCM 384kHz/32bit balanced-designed dongle DAC. Its SRP is $199, but it is currently priced at $129 in the Questyle online store. Disclaimer: This sample was sent in return for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links. I thank Questyle for this opportunity.  Click here to read more on other Questyle products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our […]

Questyle M15C Review

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iBasso PB5 Osprey Review https://headfonics.com/ibasso-pb5-osprey-review/ https://headfonics.com/ibasso-pb5-osprey-review/#comments Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:19:58 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73759

Today, Marcus reviews the iBasso PB5 Osprey, a high-end dual Nutube 6P1 tube portable headphone amplifier with up to 1.7W of output power. It is priced at $1499. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank iBasso for this opportunity. Click here to read more about iBasso products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read in more detail here. […]

iBasso PB5 Osprey Review

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FiiO KA15 Review https://headfonics.com/fiio-ka15-review/ https://headfonics.com/fiio-ka15-review/#comments Sat, 23 Nov 2024 09:59:34 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73498

In this feature, Thomas reviews the FiiO KA15, an affordable retro-inspired dual CS43198 Dongle DAC capable of up to 500mW of output power. It is priced at $109.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me 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 we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This post follows our current scoring guidelines which you can […]

FiiO KA15 Review

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TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro Review https://headfonics.com/tempotec-sonata-bhd-pro-review/ https://headfonics.com/tempotec-sonata-bhd-pro-review/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:40:04 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73397

Today, Meldrick reviews the TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro, a dual CS43131 dongle DAC capable of up to DSD256 and 280mW of balanced output power. It is currently priced at $69.90. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank TempoTec for their support. Click here to learn more about TempoTec products previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can […]

TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro Review

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ONIX Alpha XI1 Review https://headfonics.com/onix-alpha-xi1-review/ https://headfonics.com/onix-alpha-xi1-review/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:18:56 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73119

Today, Louis reviews the ONIX Alpha XI1, the company’s debut dual CS43198 Dongle DAC with up to 500mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $109.  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 ONIX and Shanling for their support. Click here to learn more about the ONIX products we previously discussed on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read here. Today we […]

ONIX Alpha XI1 Review

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iBasso D16 Taipan Review https://headfonics.com/ibasso-d16-taipan-review/ https://headfonics.com/ibasso-d16-taipan-review/#comments Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:00:49 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=72991

Today Marcus reviews the iBasso D16 Taipan, a $1499 high-end integrated discrete-engineered 1BIT DAC and super Class A 1.125W headphone amplifier. It is priced at $1499. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank iBasso for this opportunity. Click here to read more about iBasso products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read in more detail here. […]

iBasso D16 Taipan Review

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7Hz Artemis39 Review https://headfonics.com/7hz-artemis39-review/ https://headfonics.com/7hz-artemis39-review/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:07:37 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=72758

Meldrick reviews the 7Hz Artemis39, a wireless ES9039Q2M dongle DAC offering LDAC decoding, DSD256, and up to 405mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $149. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in return for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank the team at Linsoul for giving me this opportunity. Click here to read more about 7Hz products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring […]

7Hz Artemis39 Review

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