DACs come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from dinky USB DACs like the Audioquest DragonFly Black to more substantial offerings from the likes of Oppo and Chord. We've assembled a list of the best DACs you can buy, whatever your budget.
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Audioquest DragonFly Black
The original DragonFly blazed (or buzzed) a trail for the humble DAC, and the Black continues this commitment to excellent sound quality on a budget. It's an excellent, Award-winning package.
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HRT dSp
AudioQuest DragonFly Red
The DragonFly Red builds on the qualities of the Black but it takes performance up a notch or two. It's a simple, near-flawless option for anyone looking to give their computer-borne music a hi-fi boost. It was also crowned Best USB DAC £100+ in our 2016 Awards.
Oppo HA-2 SE
For £290, you'll struggle to find better detail or dynamics from a headphone amp and USB DAC. So best just stick with this one.
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Audiolab M-DAC Mini
Chord Mojo
Put simply, the £400 Mojo delivers much of the performance of Chord's high-end DAC range at a fraction of the price. It's an outstanding product for the money and was crowned our DAC Product of the Year in 2016.
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NAD D 1050
Chord 2Qute
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Audiolab M-DAC+
Chord Hugo 2
There wasn't much wrong with Chord's Hugo DAC, but Chord has gone ahead and fixed it anyway. Yes it's more expensive, but it's worth every penny.
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Naim DAC-V1
