In today’s feature, Lynn reviews the SMSL RAWPro-DAC1, a PCM 32bit/768kHz capable ES9039MSPRO desktop DAC with wireless LDAC Bluetooth 5.1 decoding. It is priced at $699.99 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 detail here. Fresh off […]

SMSL RAWPro-DAC1 Review

Today, Marcus reviews the Cayin N6iii, a 3rd-generation modular Android 12 DAP with a stock 8x CS43198 motherboard and up to 700mW output power. It is priced at $1299. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank Cayin for their support. You can click here to learn more about Cayin products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read here. The […]

Cayin N6iii Review

Today, Lynn reviews the SMSL RAW-DAC1, a new desktop AK4499EX-equipped balanced output DAC capable of up to DSD512 and LDAC wireless decoding. It is priced at $499.99. 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 detail here. When […]

SMSL RAW-DAC1 Review

Today, Louis reviews the Shanling UA6, the company’s flagship quad CS43131 portable dongle DAC with up to 360mW of balanced output power. 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 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. Most […]

Shanling UA6 Review

James reviews the HiBy R6 III 2025, a new version of the company’s mid-tier Android 12 DAP with a fresh panel design and a quad CS43198 DAC. It is priced at $439. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank HiBy for their support. You can click here to read more about the HiBy products we have previously featured on our website. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines which […]

HiBy R6 III 2025 Review

Today, James reviews the HiBy R6Pro MAX, a dual ES9039MS Pro and Android 12 digital audio player with up to 697mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $999. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank HiBy for their support. You can click here to read more about the HiBy products we have previously featured on our website. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can […]

HiBy R6Pro MAX Review

In this feature, Lynn reviews the TempoTec V3, a new entry-level Dual AK4493SEQ HiByOS DAP with up to 610mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: I received this sample 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. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail here. The genesis of […]

TempoTec V3 Review

Today, Marcus reviews the FiiO DM13, the company’s debut portable CD player with a dual DAC, BT, and up to 660mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $154.99 for the BT version and $139.99 for the Non-BT version. 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 […]

FiiO DM13 Review

Today, Lynn reviews the FiiO JM21, an affordable Android 13 and Snapdragon 680 DAP with a dual DAC and up to 700mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $199.99. 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 […]

FiiO JM21 Review

Today, Louis reviews the iFi audio ZEN DAC 3, a 3rd-gen affordable compact desktop DAC/Amp with up to DSD512 and 390mW of output power. It is priced at $229. 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 […]

iFi audio ZEN DAC 3 Review