Desktop 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 Desktop 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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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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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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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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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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Eversolo DMP-A10 Review https://www.headfonia.com/eversolo-dmp-a10-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/eversolo-dmp-a10-review/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:30:51 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=148841

Today we review the Eversolo DMP-A10, the latest streaming DAC flagship by Eversolo. It retails for $3,680 USD.   Disclaimer: Eversolo supplied the DMP-A10...

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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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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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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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Topping Centaurus Review https://www.headfonia.com/topping-centaurus-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/topping-centaurus-review/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:12:22 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144308

In this review we look at the Topping Centaurus R2R DAC. It is a cooperation with HOLO Audio and the unit is selling for...

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Topping D90 III Discrete Review https://www.headfonia.com/topping-d90-iii-discrete-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/topping-d90-iii-discrete-review/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:24:11 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144022

In this article, we review the Topping D90 III Discrete Desktop DAC, priced at $999 USD.   Disclaimer: Topping sent us the D90 III...

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Hifiman EF499 Review https://www.headfonia.com/hifiman-ef499-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/hifiman-ef499-review/#comments Sat, 30 Nov 2024 22:30:43 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143905

In this article we review the Hifiman EF499 DAC/Amp, selling for $299 USD.   Disclaimer: Hifiman sent us the EF499 free of charge in exchange...

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