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Join the resistor-ance with FiiO's new super-smart (and refreshingly affordable) desktop DAC
By Carrie Marshall published
FiiO promises 'a brand new kind of listening experience' for your high-end headphones and IEMs with its new K13 R2R headphone amp/DAC.

This teeny tiny headphone DAC adds hi-res wireless tech to any wired headphones, so you can go audiophile anywhere
By Carrie Marshall published
The iFi Go Blu Air promises big sound from a super-small package

Campfire Audio Relay review: a worthwhile portable USB headphone amp/DAC, but take it for a test drive before buying
By Simon Lucas published
The Campfire Audio Relay is a solid and compact headphone amp/DAC but needs a performance taste-test before you buy it.

The best portable DACs 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best headphone DACs (or digital-to-analogue converters) are a must-buy accessory for audio-lovers.

Hidizs S8 Pro Robin review: the tiny DAC/headphone amp that almost could
By Simon Lucas published
A tiny product with a tiny price-tag that wants to make a big difference to your listening experience – and to a degree, it succeeds.

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.

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.
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