Solid State – Headfonics https://headfonics.com Independent Portable and Desktop Audio Reviews Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:39:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://headfonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Solid State – Headfonics https://headfonics.com 32 32 EarMen ST-Amp Review https://headfonics.com/earmen-st-amp-review/ https://headfonics.com/earmen-st-amp-review/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:39:48 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=62769 In this feature, we review the EarMen ST-Amp, which is a balanced desktop integrated DAC and a 1.85W capable headphone amplifier. It is priced at $599. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank EarMen for their support.  You can click here to learn more about EarMen products previously covered on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines, which you can read […]

EarMen ST-Amp Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/earmen-st-amp-review/feed/ 0 Topping L70 Review https://headfonics.com/topping-l70-review/ https://headfonics.com/topping-l70-review/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:48:07 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=62236 Today, we review the Topping L70 which is a new balanced desktop NFCA headphone amplifier capable of up to 7.5 watts of output power. It is priced at $349. Disclaimer: This sample unit was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Shenzhen Audio and Topping for giving us this opportunity. Click here to read more about Topping products that we have previously featured on Headfonics.  Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read here.  As […]

Topping L70 Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/topping-l70-review/feed/ 4 Topping L30 II Review https://headfonics.com/topping-l30-ii-review/ https://headfonics.com/topping-l30-ii-review/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:40:54 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=60973 Today, we review the Topping L30 II which is a compact 2nd generation NFCA headphone amplifier capable of up to 3.5W of output power. It is priced at $149. Disclaimer: This is a sample unit sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Shenzhen Audio and Topping for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Topping products that we have previously featured on Headfonics click here.  Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can […]

Topping L30 II Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/topping-l30-ii-review/feed/ 4 FiiO K7 Review https://headfonics.com/fiio-k7-review/ https://headfonics.com/fiio-k7-review/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:00:50 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=60952 In this feature, we review the new FiiO K7, which is an affordable desktop dual AK4493s DAC and THX AAA 788+ balanced headphone amplifier. It is priced at $199.99. Disclaimer: This was sent to us as a sample for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. We thank FiiO for its support.  You can click here to learn more about the FiiO gear we have previously highlighted on Headfonics. Note, that this post follows our latest scoring […]

FiiO K7 Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/fiio-k7-review/feed/ 10 EarMen CH-Amp Amplifier Review https://headfonics.com/earmen-ch-amp-amplifier-review/ https://headfonics.com/earmen-ch-amp-amplifier-review/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:14:31 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=60367 In this feature, we review the EarMen CH-Amp which is a high-end composite topology headphone amplifier paired with a dedicated linear PSU. It is priced at $1480. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank EarMen for their support.  You can click here to learn more about EarMen products previously featured on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines, which […]

EarMen CH-Amp Amplifier Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/earmen-ch-amp-amplifier-review/feed/ 0 HIFIMAN EF400 Review https://headfonics.com/hifiman-ef400-review/ https://headfonics.com/hifiman-ef400-review/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:39:17 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=59876 Today, we review the HIFIMAN EF400 which is an integrated balanced headphone amplifier and DAC featuring the new Himalaya R2R DAC. It is priced at $599. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank the team at HIFIMAN for this opportunity. To read more about the HIFIMAN products we have previously featured on Headfonics click here. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring […]

HIFIMAN EF400 Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/hifiman-ef400-review/feed/ 7 SMSL DA-6 Power Amplifier Review https://headfonics.com/smsl-da-6-power-amplifier-review/ https://headfonics.com/smsl-da-6-power-amplifier-review/#respond Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:45:08 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=59389 Today’s feature is a review of the new SMSL DA-6 which is a budget-orientated desktop Class D power amplifier design for use with speakers. It is priced at $99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. We thank Shenzhen Audio and SMSL for giving us this opportunity.  Click here to learn more about SMSL products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines […]

SMSL DA-6 Power Amplifier Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/smsl-da-6-power-amplifier-review/feed/ 0 dCS Lina Headphone Amplifier Review https://headfonics.com/dcs-lina-headphone-amplifier-review/ https://headfonics.com/dcs-lina-headphone-amplifier-review/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:36:13 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=58718 In today’s feature, we review the dCS Lina Headphone amplifier which is a new high-end modular balanced solid-state headphone amplifier. It is priced at £8400. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us on a long-term loan in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank dCS for this opportunity. Click here to read more about dCS products that we have previously covered on Headfonics.  Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines […]

dCS Lina Headphone Amplifier Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/dcs-lina-headphone-amplifier-review/feed/ 4 Sabaj A1 Amplifier Review https://headfonics.com/sabaj-a1-amplifier-review/ https://headfonics.com/sabaj-a1-amplifier-review/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:14:30 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=57987 This is a review with comparisons on the new Sabaj A1 amplifier which is a Class D desktop unit capable of up to 80W into 4Ω for speakers. It is currently priced at $69.99.  Disclaimer: This is a sample sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Sabaj for this opportunity. To read more about amplifiers that we have previously covered on Headfonics click here.  Note, […]

Sabaj A1 Amplifier Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/sabaj-a1-amplifier-review/feed/ 0 Chord Electronics Anni Review https://headfonics.com/chord-electronics-anni-review/ https://headfonics.com/chord-electronics-anni-review/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:15:53 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=57749 This is a review of the Chord Electronics Anni, which is a compact desktop-compatible analog integrated headphone and speaker amplifier. It is priced at £1195. Disclaimer: This is a sample that was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank the team at Chord Electronics for giving us this opportunity. You can read more about the company’s products we have previously featured on Headfonics by clicking here. […]

Chord Electronics Anni Review

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