Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each dac amp
Of the 6 dac amps we track, 1 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chord Mojo 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FiiO K11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fosi Audio K7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| iFi Zen DAC 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Topping DX5 II | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Dac Amps buying guide and the reviewers we cite.