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The 6 best Amazon Prime Day portable hi-fi deals, as chosen by TechRadar's audio editor

By Becky Scarrott Published

Amazon Prime Day (or Big Deal Days) isn't just for Bluetooth headphones, you know… 

DACs
iFi's newest hi-res headphone DAC squeezes into a tiny USB-C-to-earbuds cable — just add IEMs

By Tom Bedford Published

The iFi Go cable manages to fit a DAC/headphone amp into one small cable, which you can use on your phone or laptop.

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A screenshot of the YM Pro hi-res audio player for Mac
This new free 'bit-perfect' Hi-Res Audio player for Mac was apparently a 'nightmare' to make

By Carrie Marshall Published

YM Pro is a Mac music player that bypasses the system mixer and communicates directly with your DAC

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The Sennheiser HD 660S2 leaning against a concrete block next to the iFi Zen DAC 3, with the wire not plugged in.
I didn't need this DAC to get top-tier sound from my wired cans — but here's why you likely still do

By Josh Russell Published

I complemented my Sennheiser HD 660S2 cans with the excellent iFi Zen DAC 3 and discovered that not every device benefits from a discrete DAC.

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iFi iDSD GR 2 balanced on block with headphones and music player
iFi iDSD GR 2 review: the ultimate solution for on-the-go audiophiles

By Harry Padoan Published

I tested iFi’s new iDSD GR 2 portable DAC/amp, and it's a phenomenal sequel, with more power, more intuitiveness, and more features.

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Trinnov Altitude CI close-up
Trinnov's Altitude CI AV processor creates high-quality sound in non-ideal spaces — and I love it

By James Holland Published

The Trinnov Altitude CI AV processor is a magical piece of equipment you didn’t know you needed. Its 3D room correction, software-based processing, and modularity are all next level.

Hi-Fi
Ever wondered whether upping the sound quality of your PS5 might improve your gaming chops? If so, Topping’s cheap new DAC is worth an audition

By Tom Bedford Published

Topping's new DX1 II is an affordable DAC which is targeted specifically towards Switch or PS5 gamers — but even non-gamers should take note for this price

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The 11 best hi-fi upgrades of 2026 so far — top speakers, turntables and DACs based on real testing

By Matt Bolton Published

From Sonos to Wharfedale to iFi — here are the highest-rated hi-fi and speaker upgrades we've tested

Multi-Room
My favorite portable hi-fi accessory is back, but I think it’s missed a key upgrade

By Verity Burns Published

The DragonFly Copper has new hi-res skills in the same old design — for better and worse.

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The Chord Mojo 2 against a yellow background
The best portable DACs

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Updated The best headphone DACs (or digital-to-analogue converters) are a must-buy accessory for audio-lovers.

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