FIIO BTR3K
BTR3K is the cheapest Bluetooth DAC/AMP on this list. This is also the product with the highest performance/price currently on sale. Located in that entry price range, FiiO BTR3K possesses extremely good perfection. Besides the durable outer shell, the Bluetooth DAC/AMP is also integrated with tempered glass on the front and back sides. The arrangement of function buttons on the side allows controlling the BTR3K to become more convenient.
In terms of configuration, FiiO BTR3K is equipped with Qualcomm CSR8675 Bluetooth chipset and Bluetooth 5.0 connection standard. Supporting all popular codecs such as SBC, and AAC to high-quality codecs such as LDAC, aptX HD, … allows BTR3K to support wireless hires music playback. The audio decoding part is handled by a pair of AK4377A DAC chips for extremely detailed and realistic decoding performance.
FiiO BTR3K can also act as a separate soundcard for computers or phones via a USB Type-C connection. The battery life of the Bluetooth DAC/AMP can be up to 11 hours continuously on a full charge.
QUDELIX 5K
Although it has been on the market for several years, the Bluetooth DAC/AMP Qudelix 5K still receives very positive reviews from users. Compared to BTR3K, Qudelix 5K has a much simpler design. Although the outer shell is made of plastic, the Qudelix 5K is still very durable.
Qudelix 5K is equipped with the QCC512X Bluetooth chipset for extremely stable and responsive wireless connectivity. Furthermore, compatibility with the LDAC codec allows Qudelix 5K to support high-quality wireless music playback. The decoding task on the Bluetooth DAC/AMP is assigned to the pair of ES9218P DAC chips.
The most impressive point of Qudelix 5K is that the support app can adjust EQ according to many famous headphone models in the world.
XDUOO XP-2 PRO
Coming from the famous audio brand xDuoo, xDuoo XP-2 Pro is a large Bluetooth DAC/AMP model with extremely strong output power, up to 300mW@32Ohm.
At the time of its launch, the XP-2 Pro shocked the audio world at that time with a wireless device that had sound quality not inferior to conventional music players. Although the size is much larger than the BTR3K and Qudelix 5K, the equipment integrated into the XP-2 Pro is extremely huge.
First is the AK4452 DAC chip for impressive decoding performance and extremely attractive sound quality. Next is the extremely sensitive wireless connectivity thanks to the Qualcomm CSR8675 Bluetooth chip, Bluetooth 5.0 standard and LDAC, aptX HD codecs, etc. Besides the Pro version, xDuoo also launched the XP-2 Bal version with many features. Upgrades such as Stronger pulling capacity (up to 320mW), better quality ES9018K2M DAC chip, …
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FIIO BTR5 2021
Continuing to be a product from high-end audio brand FiiO, BTR5 2021 is an upgraded version of BTR3K. Still possesses the same design language as its predecessor, however, FiiO BTR5 2021 has more high-quality equipment.
With the upgrade in the DAC chip from AK4377A to ES9219P dual DAC chip, BTR5 2021 possesses a more impressive decoding performance than many of its predecessors. In addition to the ability to decode hires music, the Bluetooth DAC/AMP also supports MQA 16x. A high-end FPQA circuit and XMOS XUF208 USB chip help increase the detail of the audio signal.
Regarding connectivity, FiiO BTR5 2021 uses the Qualcomm CSR8675 Bluetooth chipset, Bluetooth 5.0 connection standard, and supports almost every codec on the market from SBC, and AAC to aptX HD, and LDAC. The sound of BTR5 2021 has erased 99% of the gap between wired and wireless audio devices. The dynamics, details, emotions, and musicality of the reproduced music make listeners often forget that they are listening to music via Bluetooth.
IFI GO BLU
As a high-end Bluetooth DAC/AMP model from the iFi Audio brand, iFi Go Blu has received many positive reviews from users and reviewers. Go Blu possesses a trendy, luxurious, and elegant design thanks to the high-quality metal shell on the front.
Equipped with DAC chip CS43131, audio signals are decoded in more detail and separation. The Bluetooth DAC/AMP also supports both 3.5mm Single-Ended and 4.4mm Balanced ports. Another point that makes Go Blu the world’s most popular Bluetooth DAC/AMP model is its connectivity. Unlike the competitors above, Go Blu uses Bluetooth 5.1 standard, Qualcomm QCC5100 chipset, and compatibility with LDAC, and LHDC codecs, …
The iFi Go Blu’s sound is famous for its warmth, smoothness, and surprisingly good detail reproduction for its price range.