Apos

I have to start with the packaging because it was genuinely cool and different. Even the old-English style wording and presentation made opening the Gremlin feel like part of the product. The Gremlin itself feels extremely solid and is surprisingly heavy for such a small amplifier. It feels like a proper piece of equipment. One small thing confused me at first. I got no sound from my 4.4 mm cable even though I thought I had pushed it all the way in. It turns out it needs one final little push until you feel it click into place. Once I figured that out there was absolutely no problem, but perhaps the connection could give a slightly clearer indication that the plug is fully inserted. I am using it with a pair of HIFIMAN Ananda Nano, currently with a Fosi ZD3 using MUSES02 op-amps as the DAC. What surprised me most is how fast and clear the combination sounds. There is definitely tube character, but it doesn’t become overly warm or slow. You still get the clarity and speed of the Nano, together with that unmistakable tube quality. For me, that balance works extremely well. I’m now seriously curious about pairing the Gremlin with the Apos Druid R2R DAC, so there is a very good chance that will be my next purchase. Finally, the customer service from Apos has been exceptional. If I could give that part 10 stars out of 5, I would. :-) Very happy with the Gremlin.

Been using Apos for years. Excellent as always!

Love Apos selection and pricing.

Fast service and best prices. I recommend purchasing all FiiO equipment directly from Apos. That way you know you are not buying from a grey market dealer. Warranties and product specs are clearly spelled out and available online. FiiO makes some of the very best audio equipment I highly endorse FiiO products and purchasing from Apos in particular.

An excellent seller with a great product selection; I haven't needed to use their after-sales service yet, but my expectations are very positive.