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TOPPING D70 Pro Desktop DAC — read reviewA desktop DAC with an ES9039SPro chip, switchable RCA and XLR outputs, Bluetooth V5.1 and a 10-line output specification, listed at $699 in black or silver with four plug options. It suits buyers who want output-mode switching and a pre-amp function.
SMSL VMV D1se2 Desktop DAC — read reviewA desktop DAC with an ES9039MS Pro chip in an eight-channel parallel circuit, five digital input types, RCA and XLR outputs and a technical specification list, listed at $719.99. It suits buyers who want published figures plus MQA and Bluetooth 5.0.
SMSL M400 DAC and SP400 Amp Stack — read reviewA bundle of the SMSL M400 DAC (AK4499 chip) and SP400 headphone amp (THX AAA-888 circuit) with an XLR cable, at $1,489.98. It suits buyers who want a DAC and a balanced amp listed at 12Wx2 at 16Ω; the cable option is an SKW 35CM or a Gustard 1M XLR cable.
Gustard R26 II R2R Network DAC — read reviewA fully discrete 26-bit R2R desktop DAC with a network bridge, an Ethernet input, Bluetooth V5.1 and a 10MHz BNC clock input, listed at $1,649.99 in black or silver. It suits buyers who want streaming and a discrete analog stage in one box.
SMSL VMV D3 R-2R Desktop DAC — read reviewA desktop R-2R DAC using four PCM1704U-J chips and an SM5847 digital filter chip, with USB, Optical, Coaxial and AES(EBU) inputs and RCA and XLR outputs, listed at $3,499.99. It suits buyers who want an R-2R design with a specification section.
SMSL A300 Power Amplifier — read reviewA desktop digital power amplifier listed at $195.99, with an Infineon amplifier chip, RCA, USB and Bluetooth V5.0 inputs and a bridged BTL mode. The page rates it at 165Wx2 into 4Ω and says it is designed with bookshelf speakers in mind.
SMSL VMV A2 DAC and Power Amplifier — read reviewA desktop DAC and power amplifier with an XMOS XU216 USB receiver, six inputs, Bluetooth V5.0 with LDAC and 200Wx2 at 4Ω, listed at $999.99. It suits buyers who want a DAC and a speaker amplifier in one box and accept a page that names no DAC chip.
E1DA APU Cosmos Analog Unit Kit — read reviewA single-channel analog processing unit with a notch section and a low-noise preamp, sold here as a $109 assembly kit with an uncalibrated board. The page frames it for measuring DAC and amplifier distortion, ripping vinyl and condenser mics.
E1DA PowerDAC v2.1 USB DAC — read reviewA USB-powered E1DA DAC with a balanced 2.5mm TRRS output, an iOS and Android DSP app and three output modes, listed at $79.99 with a 2.5/3.5 adapter and a Type B to A cable. The spec section lists over 320mW at 32Ohm, 68g and noise and distortion figures at several levels.
E1DA 9038SG3 Susumu3000 USB DAC/Amp — read reviewA USB DAC and headphone amp built on the ES9038Q2M, listed from $100 with a $103 option that adds a C to C cable. The listed output is a single balanced 2.5mm jack with A&K pinout, and the spec section lists over 340mW at 32Ohm. It suits buyers who already use balanced 2.5mm cables.
TANCHJIM Space II USB DAC/Amp — read reviewA USB DAC/amp with two CS43131 chips, a Clean Bridge USB input chip the page calls self-developed, and online DSP, listed at $114.80 in Gunmetal, Black or Blue. The page gives 235mW at 32Ω and a 15.1-gram weight. It suits buyers who want an in-line mic input and app-based tuning.
iBasso DC06 Portable USB DAC/Amp — read reviewA portable USB DAC/amp built on two ES9219C Sabre chips, listed at $119 with a single option. The spec section gives distortion, voltage, SNR and impedance figures for each of the 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs, and the text states 320mW at 32Ω. It suits buyers who want per-port figures.
TANCHJIM Space Pro USB DAC/Amp — read reviewA portable USB DAC/amp with two CS43198 chips and two ES8262 amp chips, listed from $145.20, with a $171.60 Asano Tanch edition. The spec section lists 8Hz~80kHz, THD+N 0.000206% and 131dB SNR, and the page claims up to 618mW at 26Ω. It suits buyers who want listed figures and an app with PEQ.
xDuoo XP-2 BAL Bluetooth DAC/Amp — read reviewA portable Bluetooth V5.0 DAC and headphone amp from xDuoo with an ES9018K2M DAC chip, LDAC and a 4.4mm balanced output, listed at $169. It suits phone users who want wireless codecs and a built-in microphone, per the page.
FiiO QX13 Portable DAC/Amp — read reviewA portable USB DAC/amp from FiiO with an eight-channel ES9027PRO DAC, a Desktop Mode listed at up to 900mW per channel and a spec section, from $219.99 in Titanium Gold or $239.99 in Black. It suits listeners who want weight and size stated.
iBasso DC-Tonfa R2R DAC/Amp — read reviewiBasso's DC-Tonfa is an 8-channel R2R DAC and headphone amp with 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended outputs and a weight of 45g, listed at $339.99. It suits buyers who want a spec section with output power stated at 32Ω.
FiiO M21 Android Digital Audio Player — read reviewFrom $353.99 without a case, this Android 13 player lists four CS43198 DAC chips, a Snapdragon 680 and a 4.7-inch screen in a spec list that also gives weight, battery and output power. It suits buyers who want 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs and a TF card slot up to 2TB.
HiBy R6 Gen III Android Music Player — read reviewTwo ES9038Q2M DAC chips, switchable Class A and Class AB amplification and 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs sit in this Android 12 player, at $399 against a crossed-out $499. It suits buyers who want listed output figures and a line-out; only Blue was orderable when read.
SHANLING M3 Ultra Android Player — read reviewAt $479, this Android 10 player lists two ES9219C DAC chips, two RT6863 amp chips and a 4.2-inch screen. The page gives up to 260mW @ 32Ω and a battery claim of up to 20.5 hours. It suits buyers who want 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs and a power figure given at 32Ω.
SHANLING M6 Pro AK4497EQ Player — read reviewTwo AKM AK4497EQ DAC chips, a Snapdragon 430 and 2.5mm, 4.4mm and 3.5mm outputs make up this Android player, listed at $703.12 against a crossed-out $799. Output power is given at 32Ω for three gain levels. It suits buyers who need all three plug types on one player.
SHANLING M6 Pro 2021 ES9068AS Player — read reviewRunning open Android V7.1, this player lists dual ES9068AS DAC chips, a Snapdragon 430 and a microSD slot up to 2TB, at $703.99 against a crossed-out $799.99. Output power is given at 32Ω, up to 760mW balanced. It suits buyers who want three output ports and a 2TB microSD limit.
SHANLING ONIX Waltz XM10 LTD Player — read reviewAn 11.5mm-thick Android 13 player with an AKM AK4499EX DAC, dual AD8397 amps and a 6-inch touchscreen, at $849 against a crossed-out $899. The page text lists no output power figure. It suits buyers who want an 11.5mm-thick body with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM.
SHANLING M7 Android Audio Player — read reviewAn Android digital audio player with an ES9038Pro DAC, 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs and a spec section with figures at 32Ω, listed at $999 against a crossed-out $1,249. Aimed at buyers who want a Micro SD slot and listed output figures.
Luxury & Precision P6 64GB R2R Player — read reviewA portable player with a fully discrete 24 Bit R2R DAC, 64GB of storage and a 3.5-inch IPS screen, listed at $2,999.99. Aimed at buyers who value a spec section with size, weight and parts; the page text gives no output ports or output power.