DACs

Want better sound from your laptop or PC? Buy one of these

Versatile and feature-packed DAC/headphone amp majors on detail

A fine DAC, but challenged hard by cheaper rivals

Convenient to use, but wireless USB only

Clearly aimed a the computer user, but needs to sound better

Doubles as a headphone amplifier, detailed and dynamic sound, but can sound clinical

Smart, compact box with good connectivity and exciting sound, though vocals lack warmth

Compact and hi-res over USB but it needs to do more in performance terms

Our DAC Product of the Year, Awards 2011. Raises the performance bar with apparent ease

The Rega DAC is a crisp-sounding superstar