From the portable USB DAC, such as the Audioquest DragonFly Black, to more substantial offerings from Oppo and Chord we've assembled a list of the best DACs to buy, whatever your budget.
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Audioquest DragonFly Black
The original DragonFly was a groundbreaking product, which rightly won accolades many moons ago. The Black continues this commitment to excellent sound quality on a budget in an even more impressive package. That makes it a 2016 Award winner.
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AudioQuest DragonFly Red
AudioQuest DragonFly Red
The DragonFly Red builds on the qualities of the Black but it also manages to turn performance up a few notches. It's a near-flawless option for anyone looking to give their computer music a hi-fi boost. That's why it's our Best USB DAC £100+ in our Awards 2016.
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Audioquest DragonFly Black
Oppo HA-2 SE
For £290, you'll struggle to find better detail or dynamics from a headphone amp and USB DAC. Minor improvements to this 'SE' version have kept it ahead of the pack.
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NAD D 1050
Arcam irDAC
Chord Mojo
Put simply, the £400 Mojo delivers much of the performance of the Award-winning, £1400 Chord Hugo at a fraction of the price. It's an outstanding product for the money and a worthy Product of the Year once again.
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Audiolab M-DAC
Chord 2Qute
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Chord Hugo
Chord Hugo TT
Chord Hugo
The Hugo delivers hard-to-beat sound quality in an unbelievably small and versatile package. That makes it an Award winner for the third year in a row.
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Chord Hugo TT
