Top 5 Cheap HD Audio Players, DAP's & Music Players under $100
Amazing sound at an amazing price. In this article, we round up the absolute best cheap audio players for audiophiles on a budget.
Audiophile Equipment Guide - Hardware & Technology
A piece of hardware found either within a system or as a standalone unit whose job it is to amplify the signal strength coming from the DAC (see below). An amplifier, ideally, should not add any coloration to the sound but rather just amplify the wave signal to enable adequate drive to Loudspeakers, Headphones, and Earphones.
Nextdrive Spectra X DAC Review
We review the Spectra X DAC from Nextdrive. This is a portable DAC with USB-C connection designed to be used with your smartphone and headphones for better sound quality.
Learn: What is a DAC? - Digital Analogue Converter Explained
Readers of Audiophile On have been asking us just what is a DAC? We give you a quick and simple explanation of how a Digital Audio Converter can make your music sound better.
Focal Spirit One S Review - Its a Headphone Evolution Baby
The Focal Spirit One S is a new headphone from audiophile specialists Focal and promises to be one of the best-sounding portable headphones of the year. We give the Spirit One S a full review.
Final Audio Sonorous VI Review
The Final Audio Design Pandora Hope VI (now the Sonorous VI) are headphones that ooze luxury and high-end sound. This review tells you exactly why the Sonorous is our go-to audiophile headphone of choice.
Superlux HD-681 EVO Review - Headphones for the Budget Audiophile
Step forward to the Superlux 681 EVO… the evolution of the original 681 which offers a stylish new design. We take a listen and see if that new design still offers the excellent sound quality of its predecessor.
Ibasso DX50 Review - Portable Audiophile DAP
The Ibasso DX50 sets a new standard for affordable portable audiophile DAP's with an android UI and stunning design. Does it sound as good as it looks?
Sony MDR-Z7M2 Review
The Sony MDR-Z7R is a set of high-resolution headphones focused towards audiophile enthusiasts. Taking a lot of the technology from the Sony Z1R we are happy to provide this review along with comparisons and recommendations before you make a purchase.
YinLuMei M400 Plus Review
The YunLuMei M400 Plus is a stand-alone Bluetooth audiophile DAC and amplifier designed to be used with headphones and earbuds. It has high-quality components and various mode switches for gains and filters to try and achieve the best sound quality possible.
Chord Mojo - A New portable DAC
UK company Chord Electronics introduces its new Chord Mojo DAC and Amplifier promising to give you the best sound quality straight from your phone.
Burson Audio Playmate Review - Headphone DAC & Amp
We review the new Burson Playmate Amp/DAC unit for headphones. If value for money and and Fidelity are two of your main priorities when buying a new headphone DAC then this is one of the best…
Campfire Audio Orion Review | Audiophile On | IEM
In this review, I take a look at the Campfire Audio Orion, the entry-level budget IEM from Campfire Audio. The Orion features a single balanced armature driver for sound and the same stunning build as the more expensive Jupiter earphones we reviewed last year.
OPPO HA-1 Headphone Amplifier Review
Oppo's new headphone amplifier the Oppo HA-1 is a high-end audiophile amp. DAC designed to be used with some of the world’s best headphones.
Audioquest Dragonfly DAC v1.2 Review - USB DAC / Amplifier
Audioquest Dragonfly V1.2 Review. The latest version of the portable audiophile DAC from Audioquest, the Dragonfly is here and it is awesome. It works with your android phone or laptop’s USB...
Focal Spirit One Review - Portable Audiophile Headphones
The Focal Spirit One is the entry model to the audiophile speaker manufacturers’ new headphones line. Designed to be used as portable headphones find out why we think they are the best alternative to Beats by Dre headphones on the market today.
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