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NAD takes it to Naim with multi-skilled Masters M66 streaming DAC/preamp
By Becky Roberts published
A “no-compromise component” that combines ESS Technology’s flagship DAC chip, BluOS streaming platform and Dirac room correction processing in one versatile box.
I review hi-fi for a living - here's why less can be more when it comes to DACs
By Ketan Bharadia published
What Hi-Fi?'s Technical Editor muses on some of the interesting products he has seen this month
Rotel Michi Series 2 amps boast new DACs and better sound
By Joe Svetlik published
Ultra-high precision 8-channel ESS SABRE DACs are now the order of the day in Rotel's new line of amps.
TAD DA1000TX
By What Hi-Fi? published
TAD’s DA1000TX is an obsessively focused and beautifully built high-end digital-to-analogue converter.
dCS brings five-star Bartók streaming DAC into its revolutionary Apex era
By Becky Roberts published
Existing Bartók owners can upgrade to the company's latest Ring DAC Apex technology, too.
We recently tested 15 DACs – and here are 6 we highly recommend
By Becky Roberts published
External DACs can typically play ball with phones, laptops and even hi-fi systems, though some have been designed more for one purpose than the other...
Astell & Kern's portable desktop audio system packs in new DAC technology
By Joe Svetlik published
A&K's new DAC/headphone amplifier/music player system is the first portable device with certain sonic technologies, and has plenty of connections to boot.
Astell & Kern's new hi-res USB DAC has microphone connectivity and a reasonable price tag
By Joe Svetlik published
For hi-res listening on the go, A&K's HC3 looks like a winner for portability, versatility and price.
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