HeartField R1 R-2R DAC Review
A small portable DAC from HeartField built on a discrete R-2R resistor circuit, listed at $159 as one option. Per the page it uses 32 resistors per channel with a 0.1% tolerance and weighs 19.8g. It suits someone curious about R-2R, though the listing text gives no output power.

Our verdict
A fit for someone curious about a discrete R-2R DAC that the page describes with 64 resistors and a 0.1% tolerance, in a 19.8g body at $159. Look elsewhere if you need listed output power, connectors or sample rates, since the listing text gives none. The main caveat is that the page's claims about accuracy and sound are the maker's own and were not checked here.
- Best for
- Someone curious about a discrete R-2R DAC with a stated weight of 19.8g at $159.
- Skip if
- You need a listed output power, connector type or sample rate, none of which the listing text gives.
HeartField builds the R1 around a fully discrete R-2R resistor circuit, which the page says uses 32 resistors per channel, 64 in total, each with a 0.1% tolerance. The page gives its weight as 19.8g and lists Android phones and tablets, iPhone and iPad, Apple Mac, Windows PC and music players with USB audio output as targets. It is listed at $159 as a single option.
Options and pricing
There is one orderable option, priced at $159, and the listing text names no colors, plugs or bundles. Among physical details the page gives only a weight of 19.8g, and the listing text gives no box contents, cable length or output connectors, so nothing in the options changes the price.
How it compares
This $159 listing describes a discrete resistor-based DAC and names no chip, while the FangSound NEREUS Mini at $163 mentions ES9039Q2M and the EarAcoustic OSHUN DECO at $145.90 mentions CS43198 and SGM8262. The E1DA 9038D6K costs $129. The sibling spec lines show chip names only, so the comparison rests on price and chips.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page describes a discrete R-2R design with 32 resistors per channel and a 0.1% tolerance
- The page gives a weight of 19.8g
- The page lists Android, iPhone and iPad, Mac and Windows PC as compatible devices
- One orderable option at $159, so there are no variants to sort through
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no output connectors, output power, sample rates or supported formats
- The listing text gives no cable length, dimensions or box contents
- Most of the page is argument for R2R conversion, which is the maker's own claim and cannot be checked here
Questions before you buy
What kind of DAC is the R1?
The page describes a fully discrete R-2R DAC circuit with 32 resistors per channel, 64 in total, each with a 0.1% tolerance. It does not name a DAC chip.
Which devices does the page list?
The page lists Android phones and tablets, iPhone and iPad, Apple Mac and Windows PC, and portable music players with USB audio output.
How heavy is it?
The page gives a weight of 19.8g and says it should not add strain to the cables or USB ports of devices such as smartphones.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- HeartField R1 product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page's claims about R2R accuracy, tuning and sound (such as lifeless results without careful tuning) are the maker's own and were not checked here.
- The listing text gives no output connectors, output power, sample rates, supported formats, cable length, dimensions or box contents.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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