This teeny tiny headphone DAC adds hi-res wireless tech to any wired headphones, so you can go audiophile anywhere By Carrie Marshall published 27 August 25 The iFi Go Blu Air promises big sound from a super-small package
iFi's new DAC is lossless and wireless – and there's a high-powered headphone amp too By Carrie Marshall published 25 June 24 The ZEN Blue 3 is the world's first wireless DAC to transmit and receive lossless audio. And the ZEN CAN 3 headphone amp is pretty tasty too.
iFi’s GO Bar Kensei claims to be the world’s first DAC with innovative K2HD tech for lossless audio By Carrie Marshall published 19 March 24 This Japanese warrior-inspired portable DAC promises to restore audio so you hear what the original artist intended.
iFi's iDSD Valkyrie DAC wants to guide your music to the great hall of Valhalla By Becky Scarrott published 25 March 25 In Norse mythology, a Valkyrie is one capable of guiding souls to Odin's great hall, Valhalla. iFi's Valkyrie, however, may guide you to celestial hi-res audio.
Left your shopping to the last minute? Here are 9 portable DAC gifts for hi-fi enthusiasts By Becca Caddy published 18 December 23 Keep the audiophile in your life happy with one of these top portable DACs and the must-have accessories to go with them.
This Bluetooth travel adapter for flights lets two headphones connect for shared viewing – and can be used to stream music to your car, too By Carrie Marshall published 16 May 25 You'll want to grab this iFi the next time you fly
iFi's third-gen 'affordable' Zen DAC is in – and it's got a phono stage pal too By Becky Scarrott published 15 April 24 Take note, the new Zen DAC 3 comes with a $70 price hike over the original.
Turn any elite wired earbuds into hi-res true wireless buds with this smart add-on – but brace yourself for the price By Carrie Marshall published 25 June 25 Make your elite IEMs into true wireless ones with this impressive but expensive adaptor
FiiO's portable hi-res DAC and amp is priced to make you an audiophile, right before hi-res goes 'truly mainstream' By Becky Scarrott published 18 July 25 Is hi-res music streaming about to hit the mainstream? If so, FiiO's got to be in pole position
Hidizs just released the best-looking $99 portable DAC I’ve ever seen By Carrie Marshall published 23 February 24 Hi-res audio needn't come with a sky-high price tag: this USB DAC is eminently affordable.
This Bluetooth DAC and headphone amp with cool VU meter looks like super-luxe audio upgrade, but it's actually stunningly well-priced By Carrie Marshall published 14 July 25 Topping's DX5 II is a desktop DAC and amp with an impressive specification for a relatively low price
5 of the most exciting hi-fi teasers we've seen for the High End Munich 2025 show By Carrie Marshall published 10 May 25 It's Christmas for affluent audiophiles as the luxury audio show returns one last time
FiiO has squeezed in 20 balanced armature speakers inside its new custom in-ear monitors for 3D printed hi-res audio bliss By Carrie Marshall published 1 May 24 These new FiiO flagship balanced armature IEMs promise truly exceptional audio for people who are serious about sound.
Join the resistor-ance with FiiO's new super-smart (and refreshingly affordable) desktop DAC By Carrie Marshall published 10 September 25 FiiO promises 'a brand new kind of listening experience' for your high-end headphones and IEMs with its new K13 R2R headphone amp/DAC.
Finally, hi-res Bluetooth on your iPhone: this cheap, tiny dongle adds aptX Adaptive and LDAC to any USB-C device By Matt Bolton published 25 September 24 And it's from FiiO, which has fast become our favorite budget audiophile brand.
Fiio R9 is the compact music system with smartphone-esque screen I need in my life By Becky Scarrott published 9 January 24 Fiio has just unveiled the compact, hi-res streaming DAC/headphone amp/streamer of my dreams at CES 2024.
This super-cheap, super-tiny Hi-Res Audio 3.5mm adapter is perfect for iPhones, and comes from our favorite budget audiophile brand By Carrie Marshall published 30 September 25 FiiO's Snowsky Tiny is a little USB-C DAC delivering Hi-Res Audio, and has two options depending on your priorities
This funky Walkman-esque 'music player' doesn't look like a DAC, but it quacks like a DAC By Carrie Marshall published 23 January 25 FiiO's new and wonderfully retro music player isn't really a music player: it's a DAC, amp and remote for your device.
Our favorite budget audiophile brand just launched a new tiny add-on to bring aptX Lossless and LDAC to any phone – yes, including your iPhone By Carrie Marshall published 31 October 25 Could Air Link be the FiiO DAC of your dreams?
This cheap Hi-Res Audio music player is like a modern iPod mini, with the funky colors to match By Carrie Marshall published 12 June 25 This dual-DAC audio player mixes cute colors with serious specs for wired wired or wireless headphones
This tiny, cheap box upgrades any speakers with Wi-Fi multi-room streaming, including Hi-Res Audio support By Carrie Marshall published 31 March 25 It may be small, it may be sweet, but it knows how to stream your beats.
This affordable new hi-res music player is the iPod replacement I've been waiting for By Carrie Marshall published 5 January 25 FiiO's JM21 promises awesome audio for an amazing price.
Our favorite budget audiophile brand has a new affordable hi-res music player, with a desktop mode to make it part of your hi-fi setup By Carrie Marshall published 13 June 25 The FiiO M21 offers high-spec hi-res without a high price – and has a cool cassette deck case, because why not
HiFi Rose's new DAC costs more than my entire hi-fi system, and I still want it By Becky Scarrott published 3 October 24 The HiFi Rose RD160 DAC looks elegant, ethereal and oh-so expensive – because it is.
TEAC unveils the elite DAC and headphone amp I'll buy when I win the lottery By Carrie Marshall published 23 May 24 The big news here is a new DAC that promises incredible imaging and a super-clear sound stage.
Ever wish you had a tube amp with you everywhere for your headphones? Now you can with this switchable USB-C DAC By Dave Meikleham published 11 February 25 The iBasso Nunchaku USB DAC lets you switch between two different amp modes.
Arcam's upgraded integrated amps add Snapdragon Sound and HDMI eARC By Carrie Marshall published 4 September 25 Arcam has unveiled three new integrated amplifiers with upgraded electronics and better Bluetooth.
Hi-fi legend Quad's new super-powerful, super-connected stereo amp could be all the amp you need for the rest of your life By Carrie Marshall published 17 October 25 Money No Object: Quad launches its "finest-ever" integrated amp, and it's future-proofed in a ton of ways
FiiO's new active speakers could be the perfect pair for my home studio –here's why By Carrie Marshall published 13 July 25 Fiio's new SP5 active speakers look perfect for music makers and content creators.
This super-cool portable CD player has aptX for high-quality wireless listening – and works as a Hi-Res Audio DAC over USB-C as a bonus By Carrie Marshall published 4 November 25 This little CD player has a lot of talents: it's a CD ripper, DAC and Bluetooth transmitter too.