I have a couple of really good contenders to challenge the Denafrips Ares 12th-1 in the new Topping D90 III and SMSL VMV D2R. These may be the 3 best DAC's available for ~£1,000. But which one will come out on top?...

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Link to manufacturer/distributor webpages:
Topping D90 III
https://apos.audio/products/topping-d...

SMSL VMV D2R
https://www.smsl-audio.com/portal/pro...

Denafrips Ares 12th-1
https://www.vinshine.audio/product-pa...

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Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:55 Topping D90 III
5:27 SMSL VMV D2R
9:18 Denafrips Ares 12th-1