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Canor Crius H5S DAC/headphone amplifier on a wooden surface next to a pair of headphones

Canor's do-it-all DAC vows to bring "exceptional performance to a single, elegant component"

By Harry McKerrell Published 23 October 26

The Crius H5S combines DAC, preamp and headphone amp powers

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Best DACs 2026: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue converters

By Kashfia Kabir Last updated 21 October 26

Best Buys Give your phone, laptop or hi-fi system the audio boost it probably needs

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Chord Qutest

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 20 October 26

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.

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Chord Mojo 2

By What Hi-Fi? Last updated 20 October 26

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?

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AudioQuest DragonFly Copper

By Kashfia Kabir Last updated 20 October 26

The tiny but mighty DragonFly Copper DAC is a brilliantly simple and effective way to boost the sound of your desktop-based tunes

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Best DACs 2026

By Alastair Stevenson Published 13 October 26

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026

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iFi DSD GR2 MT Steven Levine DAC being held

iFi’s special-edition DAC packs upgraded circuitry and filters tuned by a Brit Award-winning producer

By Harry McKerrell Published 1 October 26

The iDSD GR 2 MT is a special spin on the established iDSD GR 2

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iFi has squeezed a DAC and headphone amplifier into its latest USB-C in-ear monitor cable

By Ioan Hazell Published 16 September 26

Though she be but little, she is fierce

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Topping DX1 II

By Harry McKerrell Published 11 September 26

Topping’s budget-friendly DX1 II promises decent versatility and “audiophile quality” sound from a DAC that’s small enough to sit on your desktop. But does it succeed?

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