All DACs
All DACs
- VIEWChord Electronics Qutest Standalone Digital Audio ConverterItem Code: QutestWhat Hi-Fi? Best DAC
Winner of What Hi-Fi?'s Best DAC £500-£1200 & Product of the Year, Qutest is Chord's ‘pure’ DAC (it does not contain headphone amplification or rechargeable batteries like some of its range stablemates) and is designed to improve sound quality in the home. It is the latest evolution of their most affordable standalone DAC, the multi-award-winning 2Qute, which it directly replaces.
- VIEWChord Electronics Hugo 2 Transportable DAC / Headphone Amplifier - BlackItem Code: Chord Hugo 2What Hi-Fi? Best DAC
This award-winning Hugo 2 can be used both at home and on-the-go, either with headphones or within a conventional audio system. Its line-level output and full-function remote control adds real flexibility in full-size and desktop systems. Voted Best DAC 2018 - 2018 by EISA.
- VIEWChord Electronics Hugo 2 Transportable DAC / Headphone Amplifier - SilverItem Code: Chord Hugo 2 SilverWhat Hi-Fi? Best DAC
This award-winning Hugo 2 can be used both at home and on-the-go, either with headphones or within a conventional audio system. Its line-level output and full-function remote control adds real flexibility in full-size and desktop systems. Voted Best DAC 2018 - 2018 by EISA.
- VIEWChord Electronics Hugo M Scaler Standalone 1M-Tap Digital Upscaling DeviceItem Code: Hugo M ScalerWhat Hi-Fi? Best DACUsing technology first seen in the flagship BLU MKII digital/CD transport, the Hugo M Scaler is a standalone upscaling device containing the world’s most advanced digital filter. When used with a dual-BNC-input Chord Electronics DAC, it is capable of redefining digital audio sound quality.
- VIEWAudioQuest DragonFly Black USB Stick DACItem Code: AQ DragonFly BlackWhat Hi-Fi? Best USB DACThe new DragonFly models also incorporate improved 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chips the 9010 in Black and the higher-performance 9016 in Red both of which employ minimum-phase filtering for naturally detailed, more authentic sound.
- VIEWiFi Audio iDSD Micro DSD D-A ConvertorItem Code: iFi Micro iDSDThe micro iDSD has just made another leap, an Octa-Leap to be precise. With its special Dual-Core Burr-Brown native DSD/PCM chipset at the heart, the micro iDSD is capable of True Native PCM768, Octa-Speed DSD512 and 2x DXD; it is simply out of this world.
- VIEWAudioQuest DragonFly Red USB Stick DACItem Code: AQ DragonFly RedWhat Hi-Fi? Best USB DACThe new DragonFly models also incorporate improved 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chips the 9010 in Black and the higher-performance 9016 in Red both of which employ minimum-phase filtering for naturally detailed, more authentic sound.
- VIEWAudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt USB Stick DACItem Code: DragonFly CobaltWhat Hi-Fi? Best DACDragonFly Cobalt is a portable, plug-and-play USB DAC (digital-to-analogue converter), preamp, and headphone amp that connects to laptops, tablets, and smartphones to deliver clean, clear, naturally beautiful sound to headphones, powered speakers, or complete audio systems. Plays all file formats. Compatible with Mac and Window computers, Android and iOS devices.
- VIEWMoon by Simaudio 230HAD Headphone Amplifier and DACItem Code: 230HAD
Are you passionate about music and desire a unique personal listening experience, yet don’t have the urge to build a “full blown” music system? Are you looking for the perfect desktop solution for a computer-based audio system? Do you already own a high-performance music system and have a craving to listen to headphones without making a compromise? If you already have a MOON system, this can be the control centre for a secondary system. Or do you simply want to get maximum performance from your reasonably efficient, unbalanced headphones? The possibilities are endless…
- VIEWMoon by Simaudio 280D MiND2 Network Streaming DACItem Code: 280D
Imagine a world of music right at your fingertips. The 280D makes this a reality. Simply launch your favourite music services app on your smart device and pair it to the 280D using Bluetooth technology. Then sit back and enjoy the music.
- VIEWMoon by Simaudio 430HA/D Headphone Amplifier with Optional DACItem Code: 430HA/D
The 430HA is a genuine “tour de force” loaded with numerous state-of-the-art features. This fully balanced, pure analogue headphone amplifier uses a discrete transconductance circuit topology, selectable gain setting (14 or 20dB), an oversized power supply and a defeatable analogue crossfeed circuit. Rated at 667mW at 600 ohms and 8W at 50 ohms, the 430HA will effortlessly drive any headphone to its full potential
- VIEWChord Electronics Hugo TT 2 DAC, Preamplifier & Headphone AmplifierItem Code: Chord Hugo TT 2What Hi-Fi? Best DACDeveloped from the multi-award-winning transportable Hugo 2, the Hugo TT 2 is bigger, better and more advanced in every way. TT 2 sets a new benchmark for table top DACs, eclipsed only by Chord Electronic's flagship DAVE.