FiiO DM15 R2R : Old-school soul, modern execution Pros: * Musical, R2R-style tuning with natural timbre and good note weight * Strong output power for a portable unit, especially from balanced out * Versatile all-in-one design: CD player, USB DAC, Bluetooth transmit, and digital transport * Clean and stable coaxial and optical output for use with external DACs * Well-implemented Bluetooth with aptX HD and aptX Adaptive and excellent stability * Built-in EQ and filters that are actually useful, not gimmicky * Surprisingly handy IR remote that improves day-to-day usability * Solid build and thoughtful feature set for both portable and desktop use Cons: * No LDAC support * Front panel buttons are small and not ideal for larger hands (nitpick) I’ll say it straight up. The FiiO DM15 R2R is, to my ears, the best compact disc player FiiO has put out so far. More than that, it’s the best sounding portable CD player I’ve personally spent time with. That’s not something I say l...