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This teeny tiny headphone DAC adds hi-res wireless tech to any wired headphones, so you can go audiophile anywhere

By Carrie Marshall published

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

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

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

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.

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

You'll want to grab this iFi the next time you fly

Left your shopping to the last minute? Here are 9 portable DAC gifts for hi-fi enthusiasts

By Becca Caddy published

Keep the audiophile in your life happy with one of these top portable DACs and the must-have accessories to go with them.

iFi's third-gen 'affordable' Zen DAC is in – and it's got a phono stage pal too

By Becky Scarrott published

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

Make your elite IEMs into true wireless ones with this impressive but expensive adaptor

iFi GO Link Max review: a USB-C DAC that's one of the best ways to get affordable hi-res audio from your smartphone we've ever found

By Simon Lucas published

If there’s a more cost-effective way of turning your smartphone into a viable source of high-resolution audio content, it hasn’t come our way yet…

iFi Uno review: a small, but big way to boost your audio

By Simon Lucas published

A teeny tiny way of making a big difference to your desktop's or smartphone's audio quality.

iFi iDSD Valkyrie DAC review: a headphone amp capable of staggeringly complete, informative sound

By Simon Lucas published

Never knowingly understated, iFi has upped the ‘transportable DAC/headphone amp’ once again with another portentously named product. Is the iDSD Valkyrie ready to slay the opposition?

iFi GO Bar Kensei review: the stylish steel swordsman of portable DACs

By Simon Lucas published

The iFi GIO Bar Kensei is a stylish portable headphone amp/DAC that might be perfect if it weren't for a couple of niggles.

The best headphone DACs 2025: top desktop and portable DACS to make your music sing, all tested by TechRadar

By Becky Scarrott last updated

The best headphone DACs (or digital-to-analogue converters) are a must-buy accessory for audio-lovers.

iFi Zen DAC 3 review: striking the perfect balance between price and performance

By Simon Lucas published

The iFi Zen DAC 3 headphone amp is a digital-to-analogue converter that has secured a top spot in the mid-range DAC market.

iFi iDSD Diablo 2 review: the red DAC's more devilishly good second time around

By Simon Lucas published

As long as you’re not expecting some sort of sonic armageddon, the iFi iDSD Diablo 2 has an awful lot going for it.

iFi xDSD Gryphon review: a stylish DAC and headphone amp that's as portable as a hip flask

By Simon Lucas published

iFi works its magic on a DAC-and-headphone-amp that’s just as much use indoors as out, and just as capable with wired and wireless sources.

iFi hip-dac 3 review: delicious audio and features in a beautiful portable DAC

By Becky Scarrott published

Level up your smartphone, tablet or laptop's sound with the added benefit of colleagues asking "Ooh, what's that?"

iFi's high-end ‘Pods’ turn every pair of wired IEMs I own into hi-res Bluetooth earbuds, but they're a pretty penny

By Becky Scarrott published

You'll breathe new life into your wired IEMs but take note: your bank account will feel a lot lighter…

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

Is hi-res music streaming about to hit the mainstream? If so, FiiO's got to be in pole position

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

Topping's DX5 II is a desktop DAC and amp with an impressive specification for a relatively low price

Hidizs just released the best-looking $99 portable DAC I’ve ever seen

By Carrie Marshall published

Hi-res audio needn't come with a sky-high price tag: this USB DAC is eminently affordable.

5 of the most exciting hi-fi teasers we've seen for the High End Munich 2025 show

By Carrie Marshall published

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

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

FiiO promises 'a brand new kind of listening experience' for your high-end headphones and IEMs with its new K13 R2R headphone amp/DAC.

FiiO BT11 dongle next to an iPhone showing the FiiO app

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

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

Fiio has just unveiled the compact, hi-res streaming DAC/headphone amp/streamer of my dreams at CES 2024.

This funky Walkman-esque 'music player' doesn't look like a DAC, but it quacks like a DAC

By Carrie Marshall published

FiiO's new and wonderfully retro music player isn't really a music player: it's a DAC, amp and remote for your device.

Topping's new DAC, headphone amp and preamp just toppled a few key players to sit with the top of the class

By Simon Lucas published

Topping is absolutely determined to become a force where affordable digital audio equipment is concerned – and the DX5 II proves it’s going the right way about it…

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

FiiO's Snowsky Tiny is a little USB-C DAC delivering Hi-Res Audio, and has two options depending on your priorities

FiiO's wireless little BTR17 headphone DAC and amp is a tour de force at a very attainable price

By Simon Lucas published

Look, this is FiiO we’re discussing here, it because of that it naturally follows that the BTR17 portable Bluetooth DAC/headphone amplifier is very, very good indeed.