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  • Gustard A18 DAC Review – Outstanding Performance and Value

    This review is posted here in partnership with Soundnews.net. It was originally written and published by Sandu Vitalie of Soundnews.net on Aug. 26, 2020. When an established audio manufacturer from China is releasing its newest flagship DAC, they are targeting not only its competition from the West, but more often they are aiming they own brethren from the East. Remember the waves Topping did with their D90 DAC? That happened mostly because it was the first unit to carry the flagship AKM4499 DAC chip of the Japanese Asahi Kasei Corp.
  • Apos Ensembles Now Available on Apos Audio

    Apos Audio is pleased to now offer equipment bundles that we are calling Apos Ensembles. Apos Ensembles have been specially curated by our team of audio professionals, and just as an ensemble refers to a group of musicians playing in harmony together, each of our Ensembles is a coordinated group of equipment that we’ve brought together to form a superior listening experience. Every Apos Ensemble comprises a DAC, amp, and headphone options that pair exceptionally well together. 
  • TOPPING D90 vs SMSL M400 Comparison Chart

    Many of you have asked for a comparison between the TOPPING D90 vs SMSL M400 DACs, so here it is! This is a comparison chart of technical specs, customer reviews, and well known influencers weighing in on the TOPPING D90 vs SMSL M400. We hope this is helpful for you as you make your purchasing decision!
  • Fostex T60RP Reviews Compendium

    Whether you’re searching for your next pair of semi-open backs or something to mod, the Fostex T60RP should be at the top of your list. We’ve compiled reviews from across the web for your reference. What you’ll find here are the TLDR versions of the full reviews (which you can access with the provided links). We’ll continue updating this compendium as reviews come in. 
  • xDuoo XD-05 Basic DAC/Amp Now Available on Apos Audio

    Apos Audio is now offering the xDuoo XD-05 Basic DAC/Amp for sale at $140. As with all purchases, when you buy from us you get the Apos Promise for Free Priority Shipping, an Extended 2-Year Warranty, a 45-Day Return Policy, and our 30-Day Lowest Price Match.
  • Apos Audio COVID-19/Coronavirus & Wildfire Update - August 28, 2020

    For our staff that have returned from responding to the fires, they say it feels good to be back and are grateful for the opportunity to still work on work worth doing during times of duress and disaster. Apos is still working hard to serve your customer support needs, bring in new products for you to buy, and to create the number one audiophile community and online store. We are a small but mighty team — and we have reinvested in our staff significantly this year, building up our headcount to better serve all of you and achieve our goals. We are committed to achieving excellence in customer service and providing you with the absolute best shopping experience you can have for audio equipment. We continue our mission of building an online community by audio enthusiasts for audio enthusiasts, and to welcome and inform new members who have yet to venture into the audiophile world. We thank you for your business and continued support. With that, we are proud to update you on some of the big projects we have achieved this August.
  • SMSL DP5 DAC/Amp Now Available on Apos Audio

    Apos Audio is pleased to offer the SMSL DP5 High-Fi Network-Enabled DAC/Amp for sale at $599.99. As with all purchases, when you buy from us you get the Apos Promise for Free Priority Shipping, an Extended 2-Year Warranty, a 45-Day Return Policy, and our 30-Day Lowest Price Match.
  • Apos Audio Redesign: Why We're Doing It

    Those of you who visit on Apos frequently may have noticed a subtle yet important change to our website: we’ve updated our company wordmark, color palette, and now have a logo.
  • Musetec Audio MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro DAC on Apos

    Apos Audio is pleased to announce that the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 ES9038 Pro x2 DAC is now available for purchase at $3,299, available in either silver or black. As with all purchases, when you buy from us you get the Apos Promise for Free Priority Shipping, an Extended 2-Year Warranty, a 45-Day Return Policy, and our 30-Day Lowest Price Match.
  • xDuoo XP-2 Pro Bluetooth DAC/Amp Now Available on Apos Audio

    The xDuoo XP-2 Pro is an updated model of its predecessor, the xDuoo XP-2. The XP-2 Pro boasts a nearly 20% larger battery, greater output power, and a better sampling rate than its older brother at 32bit/384kHz versus 24bit/192kHz — double the quality you get from a CD.
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