Source Archives - Headfonia Quality audio reviews Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:13:42 +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 Source Archives - Headfonia 32 32 Lotoo PAW D3 Review https://www.headfonia.com/lotoo-paw-d3-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/lotoo-paw-d3-review/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:30:36 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=158838

In this review we check out the all-new Lotoo PAW D3 DAC/DDC selling for $420 USD.   Disclaimer: Lotoo provided the PAW D3 for...

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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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Fosi Audio Q6 Review https://www.headfonia.com/fosi-audio-q6-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fosi-audio-q6-review/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 21:30:38 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=157346

In this article we review the Fosi Audio Q6, a compact desktop DAC, currently selling for $109 USD.   Disclaimer: The Fosi Audio Q6...

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xDuoo X5 Review https://www.headfonia.com/xduoo-x5-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/xduoo-x5-review/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 21:30:04 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=156051

In this article we take a look at the xDuoo X5, the brand’s latest DAP selling for just $209 USD.   Disclaimer: Shenzhen Audio...

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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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FiiO K11 R2R Giveaway https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-k11-r2r-giveaway/ https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-k11-r2r-giveaway/#comments Sun, 11 May 2025 21:30:30 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=156044

We together with our partner FiiO, continue our series of gear giveaways with the FiiO K11 R2R DAC. Just keep reading and enter the...

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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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DROP + xDuoo TA-84 Review https://www.headfonia.com/drop-xduoo-ta-84-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/drop-xduoo-ta-84-review/#respond Sat, 26 Apr 2025 21:30:42 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=154953

In this review, I’m taking the DROP + xDuoo TA-84 DAC/AMP for a whirl. The unit costs $299 USD and can be bought from...

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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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SMSL RAW-DAC1 Review https://www.headfonia.com/smsl-raw-dac1-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/smsl-raw-dac1-review/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=154024

In this review, we’ll look at the latest SMSL AKM-based DAC, the SMSL RAW-DAC1. The unit costs $499 USD and can be bought from...

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FiiO Snowsky Echo Mini Review https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-snowsky-echo-mini-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/fiio-snowsky-echo-mini-review/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:30:22 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=153855

In this article, I’m reviewing the FiiO Snowsky Echo Mini portable player. The unit costs $49,99 USD.    Disclaimer: FiiO is not related to...

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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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HiBy R6 III 2025 Review https://www.headfonia.com/hiby-r6-iii-2025-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/hiby-r6-iii-2025-review/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 22:30:21 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=152840

Today, we’re reviewing the new HiBy R6 III 2025 portable player, a refreshed R6 DAP variant. It costs $439 USD.   Disclaimer: HiBy Music...

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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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