Portable DAC/AMP combo for Moondrop Aria

Hey all,

My first post :smiley:
I want to ask for some advice about what DAC/AMP to buy for my new Moondrop Aria IEMs.
I will use it with my Android phone, and probably with my PC also (but not important).
I checked around and seems like these are the options? :

  • Qudelix 5K
  • FiiO BTR5
  • Hip Dac (kinda more expensive)
  • Hidizs DH80 ?
  • Shanling UP4

Which of these is a good option (or something else in this price range)?

Thanks.

if you plan on using it on the pc as well as going portable, I’d consider the earstudio es100 for 99$/euros.
(the unit provides in my experience, mostly a very precise spacing and balancing effect in the sound, but with little improvement in the “oh new sounds i never heard before!!” department)
there’s a ton of reviews on line, search a bit and see if it fits your needs.

Question do Moondrop Aria even need an Amp? Can I use it with just usb dongle dac?