Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Merlin DAC was created as a collaboration with APOS.audio and Geshelli Labs. Featuring an AKM DAC, Balanced Outputs, and support for 32-bit 768kHz, the performance might surprise you!
Purchase Links:
APOS (has affiliate ID) - https://apos.audio/products/apos-x-geshelli-merlin-akm-desktop-dac?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
Amazon - amzn.to/4rXmQJx
Stacker System - https://apos.audio/products/stacker-for-gremlin-amp-and-merlin-dac?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
Gremlin Tube Amp - https://apos.audio/products/apos-x-community-gremlin-diy-tube-amp?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
Other Products Mentioned:
Topping DX5 II - https://apos.audio/products/topping-dx5-ii-dac-amp?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
FiiO K13 - https://apos.audio/products/fiio-k13-r2r-desktop-dac-amp?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
Luxsin X9 - luxsinaudio.com/products/luxsin-x9
Aune S17 Evo - aune-store.com/en/aune-s17-pro-evo_110409_1235
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The Merlin DAC was created as a collaboration with APOS.audio and Geshelli Labs. Featuring an AKM DAC, Balanced Outputs, and support for 32-bit 768kHz, the performance might surprise you!
Purchase Links:
APOS (has affiliate ID) - https://apos.audio/products/apos-x-geshelli-merlin-akm-desktop-dac?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
Amazon - amzn.to/4rXmQJx
Stacker System - https://apos.audio/products/stacker-for-gremlin-amp-and-merlin-dac?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
Gremlin Tube Amp - https://apos.audio/products/apos-x-community-gremlin-diy-tube-amp?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
Other Products Mentioned:
Topping DX5 II - https://apos.audio/products/topping-dx5-ii-dac-amp?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
FiiO K13 - https://apos.audio/products/fiio-k13-r2r-desktop-dac-amp?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
Luxsin X9 - luxsinaudio.com/products/luxsin-x9
Aune S17 Evo - aune-store.com/en/aune-s17-pro-evo_110409_1235
Save 10% off anything at dekoniaudio.com! Coupon Code: GADGETRYTECH10
Save 10% off anything at capraaudio.com/?ref=GADGETRYTECH Coupon Code: gadgetry
Save 15% off anything at Wicked Cushions! - wickedcushions.com/pages/gadgetrytech
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ
Follow me on X! https://x.com/GadgetryTechJoe
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Amazon Referral (costs you nothing but supports channel!) - amzn.to/4lEsKfA
Want us to review something? Contact us!
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DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
#headphones #hifi
