AWARDS 2022

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Best DACs 2022

Product of the year

Best DAC £300-£500

Chord Mojo 2

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Mojo 2 takes DACs at this price point to a whole new level

Best buys

Best DAC under £200

iFi Zen DAC V2

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A great DAC, made even better

Best DAC £200-£300

AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt

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This tiny USB DAC remains hard to beat

Best DAC £500-£1500

Chord Qutest

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This superb Chord DAC still sets the benchmark

Best DAC over £1500

Chord Hugo 2

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The Chord Hugo 2 remains impossible to beat

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Hall of Fame 2024

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Readers' Award 2024

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Outstanding Contribution 2024

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Temptation 2024

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