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iFi's new DAC is lossless and wireless – and there's a high-powered headphone amp too
By Carrie Marshall published
The ZEN Blue 3 is the world's first wireless DAC to transmit and receive lossless audio. And the ZEN CAN 3 headphone amp is pretty tasty too.

iFi iDSD Diablo 2 review: the red DAC's more devilishly good second time around
By Simon Lucas published
As long as you’re not expecting some sort of sonic armageddon, the iFi iDSD Diablo 2 has an awful lot going for it.

iFi hip-dac 3 review: delicious audio and features in a beautiful portable DAC
By Becky Scarrott published
Level up your smartphone, tablet or laptop's sound with the added benefit of colleagues asking "Ooh, what's that?"

Not sure whether you want a USB-C, Lightning or wireless DAC? This one's all three
By Becky Scarrott published
Astell & Kern’s HB1 USB-C/Lightning DAC comes with all the cables but can also level up your sound wirelessly.

3 USB-C DACs to turn your iPhone 15 into a bona-fide hi-res music player
By Becky Scarrott published
Hi-res audio from your iPhone can now be yours without the bulky dongle-to-DAC situation – just grab one of these.

3 of the best wireless DACs to seriously upgrade music from your smartphone
By Becky Scarrott published
Audiophiles tend to find solace in wires, right? Well, this little trio are exceptions to the rule – and they work.

This tiny Fiio DAC made me reconsider listening to Bluetooth audio on my iPhone
By Becky Scarrott published
If you want better audio from your phone but like to keep it free of wires (and out of your actual hand) the BTR7's a no-brainer.

Chord Qutest
By Steve May published
This sophisticated DAC will elevate any high-end audio system, just don’t ask how it works.
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