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.
- VIEWPS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC and PreamplifierItem Code: Stellar Gain Cell DAC
All the features and functions you’d ever want in an analogue preamplifier and modern DAC are right here in Stellar. A zero-loss, fully balanced, pure, analogue signal path combined with DAC features rarely found at any price level: pure DSD, asynchronous USB, Digital Lens technology, I²S to connect to PS Audio's best transport, balanced throughout. Replace your preamplifier, your DAC—or both—and be stunned at the level of improvement when the full and rich tapestry of music surprises and delights your senses.
- VIEWPS Audio DirectStream DAC and StreamerItem Code: DirectStream DAC
Introducing DirectStream DAC, both Stereophile and Absolute Sound’s Product Of The Year. Handwritten, discrete, perfection based conversion that uncovers all the missing information hiding in your digital audio media for all these years. CD’s, downloads, high-resolution PCM or DSD based media are expertly upsampled in the DirectStream to twenty times DSD rate and output as pure analog directly into your amplifier or preamplifier.
- VIEWAstell&Kern PEE51 USB-C Dual DAC CableItem Code: PEE51
In the advent of mobile phone manufacturers removing the headphone jacks from their phones, it's up to the Hi-Fi manufacturers to create high-quality DAC connections to improve your mobile listening experience. Upon this realisation, Astell&Kern has released the PEE51, a USB-C connected headphone adaptor with a built-in Dual-DAC configuration, mirroring their award-winning music players. This Dual-DAC configuration boosts the performance of your audio playback through your mobile phone, resulting in greater clarity, detail and resolution.
- VIEWMatrix Audio Mini-i Pro 3 All-in-One Streamer/DAC/Headphone AmpItem Code: Mini-i Pro 3
This is the 4th generation product under the mini-i series name from Matrix Audio continuing the classic design and superb build quality. The new Mini-i Pro 3 use a two-color aluminum shell in silent black and space gray with a 3.3-inch LCD screen and a brand new user interface. The Mini-i Pro 3 provide an improved user experience and stunning good looks.
- VIEWNuPrime Hi-mDAC Portable USB DACItem Code: Hi-mDACThe Hi-mDAC is a portable USB DAC and headphone amp that performs above its price point. Its USB-C input means it can connect to tablets, computers or mobile, and is capable of being powered by a mobile (unlike some other DACs which claim to be portable). Utilising a superior Cirrus Logic chip, the Hi-mDAC delivers low-power high performance.
- VIEWNuPrime DAC-9SE DAC & Pre-AmpItem Code: DAC-9SEThe DAC-9SE by NuPrime represents quality and convenience, containing a high-end DAC and built-in pre-amp/headphone amp. Featuring USB-B, digital coaxial, optical, I2S HDMI, analogue RCA and Blutooth or WiFi inputs, this versatile equipment is compatible with almost any source. It is also capable of carrying both S/PDIF and 5V power over just a single, standard USB-A to micro-USB cable.
- VIEWNuPrime Omnia A300 All-in-One Multi-Zone StreamerItem Code: Omnia A300The Omnia A300 is an incredibly versatile component: streamer, DAC and integrated amplifier with multi-zone capabilities, all in one neat package. It is also capable of powering low or high impedance speakers with two output settings, and like other NuPrime amplifiers the Omnia A300 comes with multiple EQ settings which allow you to tailor your listening experience depending on what genre of music you are listening to. By combining the Omnia A300 with one or more Omnia WR-1's, you are also able to control multiple zones from just one app on your phone.
- VIEWiFi Audio GO blu Bluetooth DACItem Code: iFi Audio GO bluWhat Hi-Fi? 5 Star review
The GO blu by iFi Audio is a brand new bluetooth headphone DAC, designed for use with computers, mobile phones or smart watches. Featuring dedicated Bluetooth, DAC and amp stages the GO blu does not compromise on performance despite its diminutive size- weighing just 26g, less than an AA battery!