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ManufacturerModelPrice (HKD)Price (USD)Audio TierNotable Sound Characteristics
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HiByR6 Pro II2,200290SFlagship dual AK4499EX; class-leading detail and soundstage.
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Shanlingm6 ultra2,000260A+Lush Quad-DAC setup; warm, musical, and very powerful.
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FiiOM11 Plus ESS1,700220A+Very clean and analytical; THX AAA amps for zero noise.
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HiByRS21,500200A+R2R "Darwin" architecture; unique organic/analog texture.
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QuloosMUB1 (DAC)1,800230AHigh-end portable DAC; incredible drive and technicality.
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iBassoDX220 (+AMP1 MKII)1,800230AReference sound; modular amps allow for sonic tailoring.
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FiiOM11 Pro1,500200ALegend for its balanced AKM sound; wide and airy.
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ShanlingM5 Ultra1,700220AHigh voltage output; excellent for high-impedance FLACs.
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HiByR6 III (2025)1,600210ASwitchable Class A/AB; very versatile for different IEMs.
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CayinN6ii (A01)1,700220AThick, rich vocals; very smooth, non-fatiguing high-end.
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ShanlingM3 Plus1,600210A-Great mid-tier performance with refined imaging.
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FiiOM211,700220A-Very punchy and dynamic; modern tuning.
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ShanlingM3X Tanchjim Ed.1,600210A-Slightly more refined tuning than the standard M3X.
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FiiOM11S2,000260B+Good "all-rounder"; black background and neutral sound.
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ShanlingM6 Pro 211,500200B+Natural and rhythmic; typical "warm" Shanling house sound.
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iBassoDX1701,500200B+Transparent and snappy; excellent detail for the price.
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CayinN3 Pro900120B+Unique tube mode provides a classic hi-fi "glow" to FLACs.
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KhadasTea Pro (DAC)1,599210B+Ultra-slim Magsafe DAC; surprisingly high technicalities.
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FiiOBTR17 (DAC)980130B+Best Bluetooth/Wired DAC combo; very close to DAP quality.
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FiiOM11 (2019)1,200160BSolid but slightly thinner sound than the newer "Plus" models.
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ShanlingM61,200160BSmooth and engaging, though older processing power.
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Shanlingm3 ultra1,150150BBalanced and "safe" tuning; great for long listening.
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SonyNW-A306900120BClassic Sony "S-Master" digital amp; warm and punchy.
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CayinN5ii1,200160B-Leaner, more technical sound than the original N5.
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ShanlingM31,000130B-Older hardware but retains a pleasant, vintage warmth.
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FiiOJM21800100B-High clarity, but lacks the "weight" of the A-tier models.
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HiByR5 II1,500200B-Great Class A amp stage, but DAC is slightly older.
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HiByR4800100B-Energetic and fun; "street" tuning for rock/electronic.
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FiiOx7 mk2900120B-Once a king; still detailed but showing its age in speed.
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HiByR6 Pro800100C+Powerful, but less refined than the newer Pro II.
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HiByR6799100C+Neutral-bright; lacks the depth of modern HiBy players.
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HiByR5800100C+Warm and dark; a bit congested for complex FLACs.
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iBassoDX80900120C+Dual Cirrus DACs; good "old school" musicality.
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ShanlingM3X850110C+Good budget entry; clean but simple stage.
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iBassoDX16070090C+Beautiful mids, but let down by hardware noise.
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SonyNW-A551,050140CGreat portability; limited output power for big files.
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CayinN51,100140CRugged and warm, but technicalities are outdated.
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Cayini5850110CMusical but grainy compared to modern standards.
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ShanlingM1 Plus69990CHigh value; tiny size but surprisingly loud.
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FiiOX7 + AM340050CLegendary modular system; still holds up for basic FLAC.
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HiByM300850110CConsumer-grade; decent, but not high-end audiophile.
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FiiOM71,790230C-Overpriced for today; basic ESS chip implementation.
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iBassoDX15050070C-Warm and relaxed, but lacks modern transparency.
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FiiOM9800100C-Good UI for the time; sound is soft and polite.
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HiByR3 Pro (2nd Gen)900120C-Crisp but lacks the power of larger DAPs.
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HiByR3 Pro Saber50070C-Very bright/sharp; can be fatiguing for some.
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HiByR1 (Gen 1)800100D+Ultra-budget entry; clean but very "small" sounding.
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FiiOM6900120D+Entry-level; useful as a bridge but low resolution.
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HiByR3 II (+KZ AS16)50070D+Good travel unit; decent sound but standard detail.
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HiByR3 (Version 1)45060DOriginal budget king; now significantly outperformed.
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HiByR235050DBasic portable; clean but limited for high-res FLAC.
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