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DACs Reviews

April 15, 2022July 29, 2022Srboljub Stojanovic

SMSL M500 MKII – Looking for a new DAC? Look no more

Can this $440 DAC really compete with models twice the price? Somehow SMSL pulled it off, so be sure to read this comprehensive review.

Integrated Amplifiers Reviews

April 6, 2022May 17, 2022Srboljub Stojanovic

Topping PA5 Amplifier – A Giant Killer or Just Another Hypetrain?

Topping PA5 is a small but capable integrated amplifier that can truly surprise you. Read all about it in this comprehensive review.

Reviews Streamers

March 21, 2022May 17, 2022Srboljub Stojanovic

Pi2AES – Turn Your Raspberry Pi Into An Audiophile Grade Streamer

Pi2Design Pi2AES is a HAT that will make your Raspberry Pi sound as good as a fancy and much more expensive HiFi streamer.

DACs Reviews

February 4, 2022July 29, 2022Srboljub Stojanovic

EarMen Tradutto – Is This The Best DAC below 1000 USD?

EarMen Tradutto is among the best DACs I’ve tested so far. But what makes it so good? Read about it in this comprehensive review.

DACs Reviews

February 1, 2022May 10, 2022Srboljub Stojanovic

SMSL D300 – With a Rare ROHM DAC Chip

SMSL D300 is based on a rare ROHM DAC chip, which we previously met only on higher-end DACs, but comes at an affordable price of 399USD.

Reviews Streamers

November 4, 2021November 23, 2021Srboljub Stojanovic

SMSL SD-9 – Audio streamer with a great sound and reasonable price

SMSL SD-9 is a beautiful streamer with plenty to praise. Read everything about it in this comprehensive review.

Headphone Amplifiers Reviews

July 16, 2021November 23, 2021Srboljub Stojanovic

SMSL SH-8s Review – Best Head-Amp Around $200?

SMSL proved to be very skillful in providing very good but affordable products, and this latest headphone amp named SH-8s aims to do exactly that. At 230 USD it sits just a notch above the most affordable amps, but SMSL did a lot of things that should sweeten this deal and make you want to […]