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The FiiO Q5S is one of only a few ways to get a dual AKM DAC plus THX amplification in a unit that’s small enough to fit in your pocket. And with an all-new Type-C USB input, FiiO has demonstrated a desire to keep it relevant for years to come. 

Ever since publishing my Benchmark HPA4 review last year, I couldn’t sleep at night because of the huge differences between it and the second-best headphone amplifier I’ve tried before it. One month later, I smashed my piggie banks and killed my wallet for good, by purchasing an HPA4. That was probably the best decision I’ve made last year, because I was squeezing the best my headphones could possibly offer, but also because reviewing DACs and headphone amplifiers become a whole lot easier for me. I see it not only as an ultimate headphone amplifier and preamplifier, but also as a tool that helps me tremendously with headphone, amplifier and DAC comparisons.

We are delighted to announce that Apos Audio is the exclusive reseller of the FiiO Q5s Bluetooth Type-C DAC/Amp and it is available for you now at $369.99 USD. Like all your purchases with Apos, the FiiO Q5s comes with our company guarantees for Free Priority Shipping, Free Returns, an Extended 2-Year Warranty, and a 30-Day Lowest Price Match, which has now been extended for the Holiday Season till the end of this year!

Over the years, FiiO has steadily climbed the ladder of quality from entry-level to mid-fi to, finally, with the M15, summit-fi. With dual flagship AKM DAC chips, a 2Ghz hexacore processor, MQA decoding, and much more, the M15 does more with its 142 cubic inches than most dedicated desktop DAC/amps. 

By popular demand, we've compiled a comparison chart for you that puts SMSL's very own affordable amps head-to-head: the SP200 and the more recently released SH-9. Details are below as are links to the the original postings by the influencer's we've quoted, some of which have been edited for length and clarity. We hope you enjoy this SMSL SP200 vs SH-9 Comparison Chart!

In a few short years, TOPPING has come to dominate the audio world. The TOPPING E30 is often overshadowed by its more popular siblings, but it might epitomize the company’s approach better than any other TOPPING product: hifi at a bargain. 

We’re happy to announce that the Audeze LCD-X and LCD-2 headphones are now available for you to choose with any Apos Ensemble! Apos Ensembles are specially organized equipment bundles (DAC, amp, and headphone options) that our team of audio professionals have put together to provide you with the ultimate listening experience. Furthermore, you’ll realize considerable savings when purchasing an Ensemble compared to what you would normally pay if you had purchased the grouped items separately. 

It wasn't so long ago that the price of a 32-bit desktop DAC was outside of most peoples' grasp. That's no longer the case in today's market, with a groundswell of affordable Hi-Fi products from companies like TOPPING. For just over $100, the D10S boasts performance that used to be exclusively in the ambit of recording engineers.

With prices plunging across the portable DAC/amp category, audiophiles have more options than ever for pocket rigs. The Chord Mojo is the pint-sized sibling of the Hugo 2, a desktop DAC/amp whose price tag is--quite dramatically--five times that of the Mojo. Naturally, the Mojo doesn't boast quite the same features or performance as the Hugo 2, but that doesn't mean it isn't an excellent option for souped-up portable sound.

Reminder to all of our customers and community members that today is the last day to take advantage of Apos’ Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals! You can enjoy serious savings — as much as 30% — on these popular brands: SMSL, Darkvoice, Meze Audio, Dan Clark Audio, FiiO, Ultimate Ears, and xDuoo. It is also the last day that you can save 14% on the just-released SMSL SP400 balanced amp...and all of the further savings that come bundled with our Apos SMSL-400 Ensemble.