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Forget AirPods, this is the hi-fi accessory every student should be taking to university
By Alastair Stevenson published
Wireless is great, but if you’re a student eager to explore the world of hi-fi, a portable DAC is a cost and space efficient starting point.

This portable DAC helped me get my hi-fi ‘Mojo’ back
By Alastair Stevenson published
There are very few times I use the word “game changer”, but this portable DAC justifies it.

iFi's new wireless DAC features Bluetooth streaming in lossless CD-quality audio
By Kashfia Kabir published
iFi Audio has launched two products with next-gen tech, including a DAC that can transmit and receive Bluetooth streams in lossless audio.

TEAC's high-end DAC/preamplifier shoots for mighty sound in a compact package
By Harry McKerrell published
Borrowing design concepts from TEAC's acclaimed 700 series, the new UD-507 looks to blend sparklingly clear audio and supremely accurate stereo imaging.

Updated iFi Zen DAC 3 follows in five-star footsteps, but will it deliver sonic bliss?
By Harry McKerrell published
The Zen DAC 3 is designed to be a versatile DAC/headphone amplifier, while the Zen Phono 3 is geared towards vinyl lovers.

iFi’s ultra-portable hi-res DAC aims for a sonic performance that’s a cut above
By Harry McKerrell published
iFi's latest ultraportable Go Bar Kensei has a killer name and plenty of processing power to go with it.

SPL Diamond
By What Hi-Fi? published
SPL’s Diamond DAC is a well-built, straight-forward design that’s versatile and sounds good.

8 of the best British DACs of all time
By Andy Madden last updated
We've tested some exceptional five-star DACs over the years, many of which have UK heritage.
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