Desktop 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 Desktop 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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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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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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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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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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Drop + SMSL HO150X Review 2 https://www.headfonia.com/drop-smsl-ho150x-review-2/ https://www.headfonia.com/drop-smsl-ho150x-review-2/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:30:10 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=147266

In this review, I’m taking a second look at the Drop + SMSL HO150X headphone amplifier which retails for $199.    Disclaimer: Drop sent...

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JDS Labs Atom Phono Review https://www.headfonia.com/jds-labs-atom-phono-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/jds-labs-atom-phono-review/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:30:59 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144552

In this article, we review the JDS Labs Atom Phono, the first phono pre-amplifier from the brand, doubling as a tone control. A gimmicky...

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HiBy FD5 Review https://www.headfonia.com/hiby-fd5-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/hiby-fd5-review/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:25:11 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144431

Today, we are reviewing the HiBy FD5 Desktop DAC & AMP. It is priced at $429 USD.   Disclaimer: HiBy sent us the FD5...

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Hifiman Mini Shangri-La Review https://www.headfonia.com/hifiman-mini-shangri-la-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/hifiman-mini-shangri-la-review/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:14:53 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144093

In this article we review the Hifiman Mini Shangri-La electrostatic headphone and amplifier combo, which costs $2,300 USD.   Disclaimer: Hifiman sent us the...

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Mamoritai Euphony Review https://www.headfonia.com/mamoritai-euphony-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/mamoritai-euphony-review/#respond Sat, 14 Dec 2024 22:30:45 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144171

In this article, we review the Mamoritai Audio Euphony, a new desktop headphone amplifier / pre-amplifier selling for $1,999 USD (or $1,599 on their...

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Topping A70 Pro Review https://www.headfonia.com/topping-a70-pro-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/topping-a70-pro-review/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:26:05 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144064

In this article, we review the Topping A70 Pro Desktop AMP, priced at $499 USD.   Disclaimer: Topping sent us the A70 Pro for...

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