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iFi Go Link Max adds more power and 'purer audio' to a 5-star DAC recipe
By Joe Svetlik published
The iFi Go Link Max offers more power, and an upgraded sound on last year's 5-star Go Link.

Chord Qutest
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED The Qutest uses the same DAC architecture, software and frequency-shaping filters as the Award-winning Hugo 2 but ditches the headphone amplifier and rechargeable battery.

Chord Mojo 2
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED Seven years later and Chord’s outstanding portable DAC finally has a sequel in the Mojo 2. So has it been worth the wait?

AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt
By What Hi-Fi? last updated
UPDATED AudioQuest’s portable DragonFly DAC, the Cobalt, justifies its hefty price tag with an accomplished performance.

HiFi Rose's high-end DAC looks stunning and promises accurate, pure and natural sound
By Kashfia Kabir published
HiFi Rose RD160 is a sophisticated, high-end DAC and preamplifier that aims for accuracy and purity of signal.

FiiO KA15 'cassette player' portable DAC is super fun, flexible and affordable
By Becky Roberts published
The all-new portable DAC resembles a tape recorder, not only in its compact cuboidal shape but also with its one-inch colour screen’s graphic interface.

FiiO’s latest portable DAC wants to be your next hi-fi Swiss Army Knife – but it has stiff competition
By Alastair Stevenson published
Need a compact, affordable Bluetooth DAC and headphone amp? FiiO may have you covered with its new BTR13 USB DAC.
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