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The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T was the only portable DAP that impressed us in 2024, but it will cost you $2,999 USD.
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Shanling’s M3 Plus, iBasso’s DX340, and Astell&Kern’s SP4000 show why DAPs still matter: better power, better sound, and a distraction-free experience no smartphone with...
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ONIX’s $439 Tocata XM2 DAP debuts with a balanced CS4308P DAC, 800 mW output, TIDAL streaming, LDAC support, and clean design—though it lacks Bluetooth...
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Astell&Kern PD10 Black DAP ($2,410) gets SP4000 upgrades including bit-perfect Android, Advanced DAR, Smart Gain and Qobuz Connect because color alone won’t cut it.
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FiiO M27 DAP combines flagship DACs, FPGA architecture, 5W balanced output, and hi-res audio. Full specs and pricing set for September.
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Review: Shanling M3 Plus DAP — Because Not Every Audiophile Needs a $3,000 Brick to Find Sonic Bliss
Shanling's M3 Plus portable DAP delivers a sleek design, warm sound, Android 13, and balanced output for under $500.
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A $1,699 flagship DAP with modular amps, Android 13, and serious audiophile performance. Can it really rival desktop gear?
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Discover the FiiO M21, an affordable Android music player with quad DAC, balanced output, and desktop mode—delivering high-res sound and versatile streaming for just...
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At $2,999, Astell&Kerns's A&Ultima SP3000T DAP offers a triple amp system with tubes that are easy to get used to.
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Astell&Kern’s A&ultima SP4000 drops at High End Munich 2025, featuring full Android, dual op-amps, advanced DACs, and next-gen audio tech.
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With support for 32-bit PCM, DSD, Roon, LDAC, aptX HD, and a brand new docking cradle, the Astell&Kern PD10 DAP might replace your streamer.
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At $2,299, Astell&Kern found a few ways to maintain flagship audiophile DAP performance at a lower cost. Find out what's changed.
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The FiiO JM21 portable digital audio player supports high-quality music playback at an extremely low price.
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Does the new Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 DAP reclaim the Iron Throne? We can think of 3,699 reasons why that is true.
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At $430, the P1 by Astell&Kern is a more affordable portable DAP for users with active lifestyles.
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At $249, the HiBy R4 DAP makes a strong case featuring a 4-DAC design, single ended and balanced outputs with class A amplification.
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The M23 DAP from FiiO includes AKM DACs, 24-bit/384kHz/DSD256 Hi-Res audio support, MQA and Bluetooth aptX HD.
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