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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.

McIntosh's new DS200 streaming DAC promises audiophile performance with wireless convenience
By Joe Svetlik published
McIntosh's new streaming DAC supposedly doesn't compromise on sound quality.

Audiolab M-DAC+
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
Updated Plus-sized DAC has a lot to live up to, and does so in a grand manner
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