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What is a DAC? And why do you need one anyway?
By Verity Burns, Becky Roberts last updated
Got digital music? You should probably learn about digital-to-analogue converters and what they bring to the digital audio party.

Audiolab's two new DACs aim to follow in the footsteps of the legendary M-DAC
By Joe Svetlik published
Nearly 15 years after the M-DAC, Audiolab has announced two new DACs that are direct descendants.

iFi's flagship iDSD Valkyrie DAC/amp teases cutting-edge tech for a sound that's worthy of Valhalla
By Harry McKerrell published
The iFi iDSD Valkyrie offers cutting-edge technology alongside various EQ settings and a quad-DAC architecture.

Best DACs 2025: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue converters
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Give your phone, laptop or hi-fi system the audio boost it likely needs

iFi Zen DAC 3
By Ketan Bharadia published
iFi’s third-gen Zen DAC returns with a USB-C input, greater file compatibility and a clearer, if safer, sound.

Music Fidelity's high-end M8x DAC wants to "transform digital signals into breathtaking analogue sound"
By Kashfia Kabir published
Designed for "purists" with deep pockets

Rotel's do-it-all DAC/headphone amp wants to be your "ultimate desktop audio companion"
By Kashfia Kabir published
New do-it-all DAC/headphone amp promises audiophile quality in a compact footprint.

Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Cambridge’s top-of-the-line DAC is a superb performer with plenty of features.
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