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HiFiMAN SuperMini DAP Preview HiFiMAN's new SuperMini DAP sports expandable memory up to 256 GB via micro SD card, 22 hours of playtime, and a MSRP of only $399. This might be the best all around lightweight DAP on the market.

Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL2.0 Tube Headphone Amp Review The Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL2.0 is a tube amp with a clear acrylic top and respectable build. For $1,100 this headphone amp is definitely something worth listening to. Read on to find out more.

Questyle QP1R Digital Audio Player Review Featuring a 2.35 inch screen, beautiful aesthetics and hi-fi charm, the Questyle QP1R reinvigorates your audio files by instilling detail, speed and dynamism in its arsenal of sonic prowess.

Parasound ZoneMaster 4 DAX Four-Zone DAC & Crossover Preview Parasound has introduced the ZoneMaster® 4 DAX, the first four-zone DAC with crossovers for the custom installation industry to create high performance multi-zone systems with subwoofer management.

Schiit Yggdrasil DAC and Ragnarok Amplifier Review The Schiit Yggdrasil DAC & Ragnarok amp represent Schiit’s finest components. With a thoroughly engineered component system, this pair offer incredible sound without compromise, but at a high price.

Optoma-NuForce Audio DAC80 D/A Converter Review The newly minted Optoma-NuForce brand has wasted no time getting new lines of hifi audio products to market. The DAC80 is the result of the company's push into high-end. Read on to see how it sounds.

Fluance RT80 & RT81 Turntables Preview Fluance announced two high performance turntables; the RT80($199) and RT81($249). Both feature Audio Technica cartridges and stylus. This may be your best bet for getting into Vinyl on the cheap.

Schiit Gungnir Multibit DAC & Mjolnir 2 Hybrid-Tube Headphone Amp Review Schiit has unveiled a new addition to an already booming line-up: The Gungnir Multibit. Also unveiled was the Schiit Mjolnir 2, a tube-hybrid balanced amp which pairs nicely with the Gungnir Multibit.

Fiio X7 Android-Based Digital Audio Player Review We review the X7, the latest touch-screen Android-based DAP from Chinese audio giant Fiio. It hosts a plethora of features including an exchangeable amp module and ability to use streaming services.

ELAC DS-101 Discovery Music Server Preview Easy management and playback of your audio library has always been tricky. ELAC has it solved with their DS-101 Discovery music server and integrated Roon software which they unveiled at CES 2016.