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The Astell&Kern AK240 is a high-resolution portable digital audio player designed for discerning listeners. It utilizes a powerful ARM processor to decode formats like DSD and PCM up to 384kHz, delivering exceptional sound quality. Its notable feature is its ability to directly connect to headphones...
The Astell&Kern KANN ALPHA is a portable digital audio player (DAP) that bridges the gap between high-end stationary audio gear and transportable, smartphone-like convenience. Powered by the Android operating system, it is designed to drive demanding over-ear headphones without requiring an external...
Released by Cowon Systems in 2017, the Cowon Plenue R is a premium high-resolution digital audio player designed for audiophiles. It features a dual digital-to-analog converter setup, utilizing advanced chips for balanced audio output and high-fidelity sound reproduction. The player also includes ph...
The Fiio M11 Pro is a digital audio player manufactured by the Chinese electronics company Fiio, released in 2019. It is an upgraded version of the standard M11, distinguishing itself primarily by integrating dual THX AAA-78 amplifier modules for improved audio fidelity and balanced output. The devi...
The HiBy R6 Pro is a portable digital audio player from Chinese manufacturer HiBy, notable for featuring a robust aluminum body and dual ESS SABRE DAC chips.
The HiBy R3 Pro is a portable digital audio player (DAP) manufactured by the Chinese audio brand HiBy. It features a touchscreen interface and is equipped with dual ES9218C Sabre DAC chips, aiming to deliver high-resolution audio playback with low distortion. The device supports both balanced and un...
The Shanling M3X is a portable digital audio player produced by the Chinese audio manufacturer Shanling. It runs a customized Android operating system, supports installation of compatible streaming applications, and uses two ESS ES9219C audio chips rather than AK4493SEQ converters. It provides both...
The FiiO M9 is a portable digital audio player introduced in 2018 by Chinese audio manufacturer FiiO. It combines local high-resolution music playback with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and support for a restricted selection of streaming applications, using a touchscreen interface based on Android. The device i...
