My Go To Desktop DAC: The Apos x Geshelli Merlin

Apos x Geshelli Merlin DAC Rating: 6.4/10 Price: US$225 (Oct ,2025) https://tinyurl.com/5n8zwe7n https://amzn.to/4tvUeHM Sound Stage: 7 Stereo Image: 6 Highs: 7 Midrange: 8 Bass: 7 Build Quality: 7 Features: 5 Noise Control: 5 Design: 7 Price: 5 Pros: Unique Design. Cons: Pop Noise when Changing Formats or Bit Depth. 1-10 Rating System (10 Next Level, 9 Exceptional, 8 Very Good, 7 Solid, 6 Above Average, 5 Average, 4 Mediocre, 3 Not So Good, 2 Bad, 1 Trash) *Product Sample Provided by Manufacturer. *Associated Components* Merlin: https://amzn.to/4tvUeHM Gremlin: https://amzn.to/4bRHAgg Stacker: https://tinyurl.com/phmbz7j2 Apos Flo: https://tinyurl.com/mnvcbuv3 Mogami XLR Cables: https://amzn.to/3Wxvqhp Belden 9497 Speaker Cables: https://amzn.to/3W4GqoH Fanmuisc ZY-363 USB A to C Cable: https://amzn.to/47FrstM Yamaha HS5 Speakers: https://amzn.to/487jNHz Verum One Headphones: https://youtu.be/KgGncs-6w78 Fosi ZP3 Pre: https://amzn.to/4gW21cE Fosi ZA3 Amp: https://amzn.to/4nyXQGk CSS 2-TDX Speakers: https://youtu.be/VI7o5SF4Pwo AudioQuest King Cobra & Diamondback RCA Cables. *Reference System* Muzishare X30 Integrated Amp: https://amzn.to/46CwYxX Gustard R30 R2R DAC: https://amzn.to/3KieE5m Eversolo T8 Digital Transport: https://youtu.be/3hdmRQcrzio Sony HAP-Z1ES: https://ebay.us/zqQRFU (out of production) Accuphase E-4000: https://youtu.be/wg7UFZaBSLA iFi Nova AC Power Cables: https://amzn.to/447GeGP AST Silver Cables: https://youtu.be/MVLP_QX6IPY Oyaide Neo Class A USB Cable: https://amzn.to/49JhN6u Pioneer TAD S-1EX Speaker: https://youtu.be/k-Sw4qjz6wg JBL L100 Classic 75th Speakers: https://youtu.be/h5k9sUd31iU Video Timeline 0:00 Review 8:01 Sound Sample 1 10:41 Sound Sample 2