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  • Denafrips Terminator PLUS 12Th
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    Denafrips Terminator PLUS 12Th: High-performance, balanced R2R NOS DAC

    Denafrips Terminator PLUS 12Th is a high-performance, balanced R2R NOS DAC capable of producing incredibly clear, rich sound. It features an uncompromising design conceived to provide the best possible music experience! In addition to the subtle changes made to the front panel of its legendary DAC, Denafrips brings us an evolution of the Terminator, not only […] More

  • QUESTYLE CMA Eighteen Master
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    QUESTYLE CMA Eighteen Master: Flagship DAC and headphone amplifier

    QUESTYLE CMA Eighteen Master is a flagship DAC and headphone amplifier. Since the debut of the first CMA model, every Questyle flagship has had one thing in common: current-mode amplification technology. The CMA Fifteen, released in 2020, introduced the flagship ESS Current mode DAC for the first time. Combined with Current Mode Amplification technology, it has enabled the […] More

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    Fiio KA5: A comprehensive and affordable DAC

    Let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore my history with Fiio products. It all began back in 2016 with the Fiio X1, a device that truly impressed me with its sound quality. Subsequently, I upgraded to the X3 II, which met my music needs perfectly. However, my experience with the X5 III and […] More

  • Musical Fidelity M6S DAC
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    Musical Fidelity M6S DAC: Promises the highest quality sound

    The Musical Fidelity M6S DAC external digital-to-analog converter is built with chips capable of handling PCM signals up to 32-bit/768 kHz, and performs data resynchronization to reduce jitter. Musical Fidelity M6S DAC supports DSD64/128. All input PCM streams are upsampled to the maximum resolution of the chip, that is, up to 32 bits/768 kHz. The […] More

  • Marantz HD-DAC1
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    Marantz HD-DAC1: Modern DAC in a classic suit

    Few companies in the world of Hi-Fi Audio can boast such a rich history as Marantz. In 2013, the company celebrated its 60th anniversary. In order to understand how this brand managed to gain and maintain such a unique position in the market – the adoration of connoisseurs – audiophiles and the recognition of ordinary people “on […] More

  • Denafrips Ares 12TH-1
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    Denafrips Ares 12TH-1: High-performance, balanced NOS R2R DAC

    To celebrate its 12th anniversary, Denafrips introduces the Ares 12TH-1 , a high-performance, balanced NOS R2R DAC. The digital/analog conversion stage consists of no less than 480 carefully selected precision resistors and is integrated with an Altera FPGA. The Ares 12TH-1 power stage is no exception, featuring a large 60-watt O-core transformer with UP-OCC copper windings, eight LDOs, and […] More

  • Luxman DA-250
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    Luxman DA-250: DAC that delivers high-quality audiophile sound

    A long-awaited new product has appeared in the family of digital-to-analog converters from the Japanese company Luxman – DAC with DSD support Luxman DA-250. Until now, of the three Luxman DACs, only the older Luxman DA-06 model supported the DSD format (the model belongs to a far from the most affordable price segment), and the two […] More

  • MSB Technology Unveils Sentinel DAC
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    MSB Technology Sentinel: The World’s Most Advanced Digital-to-Analog Converter

    MSB Technology has unveiled a groundbreaking digital-to-analog converter system that is set to overshadow all existing digital-to-analog converters globally. The designers claim that the Sentinel DAC provides an entirely unique listening experience. This extraordinary creation, developed without constraints, is tailored for individuals whose love for music knows no bounds. For this select audience, MSB Technology […] More

  • Topping D50 III
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    Topping D50 III: Compact DAC with Bluetooth 5.1

    Topping ‘s new D50 III desktop DAC has been updated to deliver even better performance than its predecessors. It now features dual ES9039Q2M DAC chips and an XMOS XU-316 USB interface, allowing it to support high-resolution streams up to PCM 32bit 768kHz and DSD512. Additionally, it is equipped with the latest generation Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth chip for superior wireless reception. Bluetooth codecs […] More

  • Musical Fidelity M3X DAC
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    Musical Fidelity M3X: A powerful and affordable DAC

    Musical Fidelity has launched the M3x DAC, which they say is “heavily influenced” by the M6x DAC. Moreover, the M3x, unlike the M6x, is in a completely budget class. According to Musical Fidelity, they managed to reduce the price by abandoning, for example, the built-in headphone amplifier, so the Musical Fidelity M3x DAC is a […] More

  • Audiolab D9
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    Audiolab D9 DAC: High-End DAC with LDAC, MQA, and Powerful Headphone Amp

    The Audiolab D9 external DAC is a new top-of-the-line model that features more functionality and a greater focus on technology. The new product is based on the ES9038PRO chip, ESS Technology’s flagship DAC chip, which provides four decoding streams for each channel in a balanced configuration. According to Audiolab, this differential-balanced architecture provides high linearity […] More

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