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We are pleased to say that the TOPPING Pre90 Preamplifier and the Ext90 Input Extender are now available for purchase on Apos Audio! As always, your purchases made on Apos come with our Promise 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!

Out with the old and in with the new. The TOPPING D50s in an update on the D50, boasting Bluetooth support, a remote control, and all-around better performance.

With the R2R2000, HiFiMAN has officially stepped into the ring of hi-fi DAP competitors, taking on heavyweights such as Astell&Kern and FiiO. 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. 

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.