Latest about DACs
The iDSD Phantom DAC promises iFi’s “most accomplished” audio yet
Builds on the former flagship Pro iDSD in almost every way
Best DACs 2026: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue converters
Best Buys Give your phone, laptop or hi-fi system the audio boost it probably needs
Audiolab D7
Audiolab’s D7 is a compact and well-equipped DAC that delivers a balanced and insightful performance
Astell and Kern's pocket-sized DAC vows to "set a new benchmark for portable audio performance"
Also launched is a very expensive pair of IEMs
The Award-winning Chord Mojo 2 gets two connection updates, but retains its price and sound quality
Updates include a 4.4 headphone output and USB-C charging
Chord Qutest
UPDATED The Qutest uses the same DAC architecture, software and frequency-shaping filters as the Award-winning Hugo 2 but ditches the headphone amplifier and rechargeable battery.
Chord Mojo 2
UPDATED Seven years later and Chord’s outstanding portable DAC finally has a sequel in the Mojo 2. So has it been worth the wait?
