Portable Amps Archives - Headfonia Quality audio reviews Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:51:18 +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 Portable Amps Archives - Headfonia 32 32 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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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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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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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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Shanling UA6 Review https://www.headfonia.com/shanling-ua6-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/shanling-ua6-review/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:33:00 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=146362

We’re taking a look at the $159 USD Shanling UA6 flagship USB DAC/AMP dongle in this two-page article.   Disclaimer: Shanling provided the UA6...

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Cayin C9ii Review https://www.headfonia.com/cayin-c9ii-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/cayin-c9ii-review/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:07:59 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143988

Today, we are looking at the new C9ii Portable Tube Amplifier. It retails for $2,399 USD.   Disclaimer: Cayin sent us the C9ii Portable...

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iBasso PB5 Review https://www.headfonia.com/ibasso-pb5-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/ibasso-pb5-review/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:16:13 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143753

Today, we review the iBasso PB5 Osprey, an overengineered portable NuTube Amplifier. It is selling for $1,499 USD.   Disclaimer: iBasso sent us the PB5...

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FiiO BTR17 Review https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-btr17-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-btr17-review/#comments Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143606

In this article, we review FiiO’s new flagship wireless DAC/AMP, the BTR17, retailing for $199 USD.   Disclaimer: FiiO provided the FiiO BTR17 for...

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Muse HiFi M5 Ultra Review https://www.headfonia.com/muse-hifi-m5-ultra-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/muse-hifi-m5-ultra-review/#comments Sat, 09 Nov 2024 22:25:41 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143586

Today, we review the Muse HiFi M5 Ultra DAC/AMP with Bluetooth. The retail price is $299 USD.   Disclaimer: HiFiGo sent us the M5...

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FiiO BTR13 Review https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-btr13-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-btr13-review/#comments Sat, 19 Oct 2024 21:30:47 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143285

In this article, we review FiiO’s new budget wireless DAC/AMP, the BTR13, retailing for $69 USD.   Disclaimer: FiiO provided the FiiO BTR13 for...

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Hidizs S8 Pro Robin Review https://www.headfonia.com/hidizs-s8-pro-robin-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/hidizs-s8-pro-robin-review/#respond Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:52:34 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143197

In today’s article, we are reviewing the Hidizs S8 Pro Robin, the latest DAC/AMP dongle from the brand, available for just $79 USD  ...

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FiiO KA15 Review https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-ka15-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-ka15-review/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:30:11 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143146

In this article we review the FiiO KA15, another all new super compact dongle DAC/Amp from the brand, priced at just $109 USD.  ...

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Brise Audio Tsuranagi V2 Review https://www.headfonia.com/brise-audio-tsuranagi-v2-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/brise-audio-tsuranagi-v2-review/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:30:11 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=142973

Today we are checking out the $2,599 USD Brise Audio Tsuranagi V2 portable amplifier from Japan.   Disclaimer: I received the Brise Audio Tsuranagi...

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Onix Alpha XI1 Review https://www.headfonia.com/onix-alpha-xi1-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/onix-alpha-xi1-review/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:47:42 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=142805

Today we in this two-page article, review the $109 USD Onix Alpha XI1 portable USB DAC/AMP dongle.   Disclaimer: In exchange for our honest...

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FiiO KA11 Review https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-ka11-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-ka11-review/#comments Sat, 17 Aug 2024 21:24:31 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=142367

In this article we review the FiiO KA11, another all new entry-level dongle DAC/Amp from the brand. The Jade Audio KA11 is priced at...

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iBasso DC07Pro Review https://www.headfonia.com/ibasso-dc07pro-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/ibasso-dc07pro-review/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:59:53 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=142230

Today, we review the iBasso DC07Pro USB DAC/AMP dongle. It is selling for $199 USD.   Disclaimer: iBasso sent us the DC07Pro for this...

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FiiO JA11 Review https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-ja11-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-ja11-review/#comments Sat, 03 Aug 2024 21:30:11 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=142053

In this article we review the all new entry-level dongle DAC/Amp from the Chinese brand, the FiiO JA11, priced at just $14,99 USD.  ...

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iBasso D16 Review https://www.headfonia.com/ibasso-d16-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/ibasso-d16-review/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 21:25:18 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=141390

Today, we review the battery-powered iBasso D16 USB DAC/AMP. It is selling for $1,499 USD.   Disclaimer: iBasso sent us the D16 for this review....

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