The unexpected pocket player that beats the giants! R3 Pro II, AP80 Pro Max, Snowsky Echo review
Passion for Sound just covered a wide range of audio gear in their latest video, and the variety is wild. They dive into compact portable players like the HiBy R3 Pro II and the Hidizs AP80 Pro Max, while also looking at desktop setups like the FiiO K13 and SMSL AS400. It covers everything from high-end components like the Gustard X30 DAC and Singxer SA2 amplifier to unique items like the Shanling EC Zero T portable CD player and Adam Audio monitors. The video offers an interesting look at how these different devices function, ranging from simple headphone amps to complex streaming systems.
Products Featured (18)
HiBy R3 PRO II MP3 Music Player - Qobuz/Tidal Support, MQA 8X Decoding & Native DSD256, Hi-Res Audio Certified, MP3 Player with Touch Screen & 3.5mm PO + 4.4mm BAL Dual Jacks, 2TB Expanded Memory
The HiBy R3 PRO II HiFi MP3 player features dual CS43198 DACs and four OPA1622 amps in a dual-parallel design, delivering high-res, low-distortion aud...
HIDIZS AP80 Pro MAX DAP MP3 Player with Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4G WiFi Hi-Res Streaming Playback, DLNA & AirPlay Wireless, Dual ES9219C DAC Chips Hi-res Audio Player, 2TB SD Card Exention, Red Copper
Dual ESS ES9219C DACs for Superior Sound Quality: Featuring dual ESS ES9219C DACs, the HIDIZS AP80 Pro MAX digital audio player delivers cleaner sound...
FiiO M21 Android 13 Portable Music Player MP3 Walkman Snapdragon 680 4* CS43198 DAC Chips Hi-Res Audio DSD Bluetooth LDAC (Blue-Black)
A Brand-New Processor That Surpasses Competing Products — Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Built on a 6nm process, it delivers superior performance and enhance...
SMSL LIN.LIN.LIN.LIN M20 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier 4* CS43131 Chip USB2.1 USB2.2 Gaming DAC for PC 3.5mm/4.4mm Headphone DAC Amp Support MQA MQA-CD Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter PCM Filter
【Dual USB Mode Switching】USB DAC M20 Enjoy a whole new level of gaming audio. The device provides USB1.1 and USB2.0 dual mode options. USB1.1 mode is...
FiiO FT1 32Ω Large Dynamic Driver Headphones with Solid Wood Cups
Nano wood fibre composite diaphragm: The diaphragm of the FIIO FT1 earphones is primarily made from selected wood fibres, with a base material of 90-y...
XDUOO TA-66 High-Performance Tube Amplifier
6N2 TUBE FOR PRE-AMPLIFIER. Adopt 6N2 tube for pre-amp, making voice sweet and exquisite. 6N5P TUBE FOR BUFFER. Using 6N5P tube for buffer, the sound...
SMSL AS400 MA5332MS Power Amplifier CS43131 165W x 165W DAC Headphone Amp, USB/Coax/Opt/HDMI ARC/RCA/Phono Input 2.1 Channel Speaker/Subwoofer 4.4mm/6.35mm Headphone Output, MQA DAC Class D Amplifier
【Chip Configuration】The S.M.S.L AS400 is designed with the MA5332MS amplifier chip from Infineon, the CS43131 DAC chip from Cirrus Logic, and the NJW1...
FiiO K13 R2R Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp, High-Fidelity 24Bit R2R DAC, Powerful 2400mW Output, LDAC Bluetooth Streaming, Dual Power Supply, 10-Band PEQ, Balanced XLR & RCA Audio Output (Black)
1. FiiO Self-Developed Fully Differential 24Bit R2R DAC Equipped with a proprietary 4-channel fully differential complementary 24Bit R2R DAC, built fr...
2 Channel Bluetooth Amp: HiFi 300W x2 Stereo Amplifier with BT 5.2 | HPF | Digital VU Meter | SUB Pre-Out | TRS Balanced Input | Tone Control & Remote for Home Theater Bookshelf Speakers (D1)
Ampapa × Douk Audio Collaboration: Built on the acclaimed Douk Audio A5 amp, the D1 retains core features like TPA3255 chip, HPF, PRE-OUT, socketed op...
ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Monitoring System with USB-C Connection (Pair, Black)
Bring ADAM Audio sound quality to your desk with the fully active D3V monitoring system. Designed for songwriters, producers, and music lovers, the st...
LEAUDIO SINGXER SA2 Class A Fully Balanced Discrete Headphone Amplifier & Preamplifier
The SA-2 employs a true quad-channel, fully independent, all-discrete Class A amplifier circuit design. Its pure analog amplification and control circ...
SMSL PL200T Transport CD Player Clock Input MQA CD Full Decoding Self-Developed P.A.S.S. Servo Sys 32bit/768kHz DSD512 Desktop Audio CD Player USB/CD Input Optical/Coaxial/I²S/AES/EBU Output
【Reference-Level CD Playback with Advanced Clock Support】The SMSL PL200T is designed for users who pursue the ultimate accuracy of digital audio playb...
SHANLING EC Zero T Portable HiFi CD Player,The First R2R DAC+Dual JAN6418 Tubes CD Player,768kHz/32bit,DSD512,Support HD Bluetooth,3.5/4.4mm/Coaxial/LINE Output,Supports CD Ripping,5500mAh Battery
【2025 Latest Technology】EC Zero T Portable CD Player is the first R2R DAC architecture + Dual JAN6418 Tubes portable CD player independently developed...
CHORD ELECTRONICS Mojo 2
1x Micro USB 768kHz/32-bit Capable Input 1x 3.5mm Jack Coaxial 768kHz/32-bit Capable Input 1x Optical TOSLINK 96kHz/24-bit Capable Input 1x 1amp Micro...
Eversolo Play | Music Streamer with DAC & Amplifier 60W×2ch(8Ω) / 110W×2ch(4Ω) | 5.5" LCD Touchscreen, Support Room Correction & Multi Room System, Stream Qobuz, Tidal&More | Black (CD Edition)
Eversolo Play streaming amplifier integrates amplifier, audio dac, and music streamer into a unified unit, seamlessly adapting to diverse home stereo...
Topping D900 Ultra Flagship DAC, USB-C/USB-B/2x Coaxial/2x Optic/AES/IIS inputs, XLR/XLR PRE Digital-Analog Audio Converter, 12V Trigger, 10-Band PEQ, Full Balanced HiFi Decoder Preamp
The TOPPING D900 features PSRM module with a discrete 1-bit decoding architecture and I/V conversion technology, achieving an astonishing distortion o...
ADAM Audio A7V Powered Two-Way Studio Monitor (2-Pack) Bundle with Microphone Cable (2-Pack), Cable (2-Pack) and Monitor Isolation Pads (2-Pack) (7 Items)
Bundle Includes: 2 x Adam Audio A7V Powered Two-Way Studio Monitor, 2 x FocusProAudio 25-Feet XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable, 2 x PX-TMXM2 1/4-In...
Gustard X30 4 x ES9039SPRO Streaming Digital to Analog Convertor with Remote Control (DAC) (Silver)
ES9039SPRO X4. Adopting 4 pieces of ESS flagship chip ES9039SPRO for decoding, two pieces per channel to form a fully balanced architecture, completel...
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