Amps Archives - Headfonia Quality audio reviews Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:33:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.headfonia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-headfonia_logo-e1737370883855-32x32.jpg Amps Archives - Headfonia 32 32 Fosi Audio K7 Review https://www.headfonia.com/fosi-audio-k7-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fosi-audio-k7-review/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:07:59 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=158210

In this article we review the Fosi Audio K7, a geeky desktop DAC/AMP, currently selling for $229,99 USD in Europe and $199,99 USD in...

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Shanling UP6 Review https://www.headfonia.com/shanling-up6-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/shanling-up6-review/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:30:59 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=158066

We’re taking a look at the $199 USD Shanling UP6 flagship Bluetooth DAC/AMP dongle in this two-page article.   Disclaimer: Shanling provided the UP6...

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D&A Alpha Pro Review https://www.headfonia.com/da-alpha-pro-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/da-alpha-pro-review/#comments Mon, 26 May 2025 21:30:50 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=157645

In this review, I’m taking the D&A Alpha Pro desktop DAC/AMP for a spin. The unit costs $699 USD.   Disclaimer: Neither D&A nor...

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JDS Labs Element IV Review https://www.headfonia.com/jds-labs-element-iv-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/jds-labs-element-iv-review/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 21:30:42 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=156401

Today we’re looking at the JDS Labs Element IV DAC & AMP. It’s selling for $549 USD. Don’t forget to enter our FiiO K11...

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Fosi SK02 Review https://www.headfonia.com/fosi-sk02-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fosi-sk02-review/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 21:30:49 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=154080

In this review, we take a close look at the Fosi Audio SK02, a compact desktop DAC/Headphone amp, selling for just $120,99 USD.  ...

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FiiO K17 Review https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-k17-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-k17-review/#comments Sat, 03 May 2025 21:30:58 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=155364

In this article, we review FiiO’s new desktop DAC/AMP, the FiiO K17. It retails for $949 USD.    Disclaimer: FiiO provided the FiiO K17...

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Shanling EH2 – Tonal balance https://www.headfonia.com/shanling-eh2-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/shanling-eh2-review/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:30:59 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=154682

We in this two-page article are taking a look at the $369 USD Shanling EH2 compact desktop DAC/AMP.   Disclaimer: Shanling sent us the...

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Dethonray Clarinet Review https://www.headfonia.com/dethonray-clarinet-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/dethonray-clarinet-review/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 21:26:58 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=154475

Today, we review the Dethonray Clarinet portable DAC/Amplifier. It sells for $223 USD.   About Dethonray Dethonray is a boutique audio brand, and the DTR1...

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xDuoo XA-02 Review https://www.headfonia.com/xduoo-xa-02-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/xduoo-xa-02-review/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:30:49 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=154368

In this review, we’re taking a look at the new $199 USD xDuoo XA-02 DAC & AMP.   Disclaimer: Linsoul sent us the XA-02 in...

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Chord Electronics Alto Review https://www.headfonia.com/chord-electronics-alto-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/chord-electronics-alto-review/#comments Sat, 12 Apr 2025 21:30:14 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=152074

In this review, we check out the Alto amplifier by Chord Electronics. This is their studio speaker and headphone amplifier made available for the...

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FiiO UTWS5 2025 Review https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-utws5-2025-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-utws5-2025-review/#respond Sat, 05 Apr 2025 21:30:35 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=153824

In this article, we’re taking a look at FiiO’s revised Bluetooth ear hook DAC/AMP, the FiiO UTWS5 2025, which retails for $159 USD.  ...

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Questyle M18i Review https://www.headfonia.com/questyle-m18i-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/questyle-m18i-review/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:08:25 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=153549

Today, we review the $349 USD Questyle M18i USB DAC/AMP dongle with Bluetooth.   Disclaimer: Questyle sent us the M18i for this review. As...

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iFi Audio Valkyrie Review https://www.headfonia.com/ifi-audio-valkyrie-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/ifi-audio-valkyrie-review/#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2025 22:30:18 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=153311

In this review, I’m taking the iFi Audio Valkyrie for a whirl. The unit costs $1,699 USD and can be bought from iFi web...

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FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano Review https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-snowsky-retro-nano-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-snowsky-retro-nano-review/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:30:18 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=152374

In this review, I’m taking the cheerful FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano dongle for a whirl. The unit costs $60 USD.    Disclaimer: FiiO is...

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iBasso Nunchaku Review https://www.headfonia.com/ibasso-nunchaku-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/ibasso-nunchaku-review/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:30:07 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=152631

Today, we are looking at the iBasso Nunchaku Portable DAC/AMP Dongle, selling for $299 USD.   Disclaimer: iBasso sent us the Nunchaku for this...

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EarMen L-Amp Review https://www.headfonia.com/earmen-l-amp-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/earmen-l-amp-review/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:36 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=151853

In this article we look at the EarMen L-AMP tube DAC/AMP. This tube driven dongle is selling for $399 USD.   Disclaimer: The EarMen...

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SMSL PA40 Review https://www.headfonia.com/smsl-pa40-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/smsl-pa40-review/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:30:50 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=150285

In this review, we take a look at the SMSL PA40, the latest power amplifier of the Chinese brand, promising high power in a...

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Shanling EH1 Review https://www.headfonia.com/shanling-eh1-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/shanling-eh1-review/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:28:11 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=149689

We’re taking a look at the $229 USD Shanling EH1 compact desktop DAC/AMP in this two-page article.   Disclaimer: Shanling provided the EH1 in...

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Fosi Audio V3 Mono Power Amp Review https://www.headfonia.com/fosi-audio-v3-mono-power-amp-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fosi-audio-v3-mono-power-amp-review/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:00:29 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=149357

In this review, we take a close look at the Fosi Audio V3 Mono Power Amp, the third generation of the brand’s ultra compact...

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Hifiman EF500 Review https://www.headfonia.com/hifiman-ef500-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/hifiman-ef500-review/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:30:46 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=148376

In this two-page article, we review the $459 USD Hifiman EF500 Desktop DAC/AMP.   Disclaimer: Hifiman sent us the EF500 for this review, free...

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