DACs MSB’s Cascade DAC Costs $95,000: High End Munich 2024 The MSB Cascade is a cost-no-object fully balanced ladder DAC which separates functions into three units for the ultimate in signal purity. Robert SilvaMay 5, 2024
DACs Holo Audio Spring3 KTE DAC: The Last Days of Disco? Are we approaching the end of the line for expensive DACs? It's starting to feel that way. If my last DAC is the Holo... Ian WhiteMarch 28, 2024
DACs iFi GO Bar Dongle DAC: On the Road Again… Our Editor in-chief takes the iFi GO Bar Dongle DAC on the road with Grado and Meze Audio headphones. Find out what he heard. Ian WhiteFebruary 26, 2024
DACs MoFi Electronics’ StudioDAC Supports DSD and MQA At $599, the MoFi StudioDAC aims to set a new standard in sub-$1000 DAC category thanks to its comprehensive feature set, highly musical sonic... Ian WhiteFebruary 1, 2024
DACs The Weiss Helios Reference DAC is Going to Cost You At $21,995, Weiss Helios is a flagship DAC delivering professional levels of D/A conversion for ultra high-end home audiophile systems. Robert SilvaFebruary 8, 2024
DACs Schiit Audio Bifrost 2/64 DAC & Lyr+ Headphone Amplifier: Love and Thunder? The summer heat has been raging but we're ready to sweat about the Schiit Audio Bifrost 2/64 and Lyr+ which were just announced. W. JenningsJuly 27, 2022
DACs FiiO’s R9 Desktop Streamer & Balanced DAC/Amplifier Unveiled: CES 2024 FiiO's new R9 might be one of the most forward thinking streamers and headphone amplifiers we have seen in awhile. HDMI ARC, balanced XLR... Ian WhiteJanuary 8, 2024
DACs FiiO’s KB3 Hi-Fi Keyboard Will Drive Your Headphones As You Work For those looking to maximise their desktop space and enjoy hi-res music as they work through a pair of headphones, the FiiO KB3 Hi-Fi... Ian WhiteDecember 3, 2023
DACs Schiit Audio’s Yggdrasil+ MIB Flagship DAC is Getting Better With Age No DSD. No MQA. Just the best possible 24-bit/192kHz PCM DAC they can make. The Schiit Yggdrasil+ MIB is upgradable and $2,599 USD. Ian WhiteNovember 9, 2023
DACs dCS Unveils Lina 2.0 DAC Update Lina 2.0 brings a range of new features, including new Mapper settings, filter options, and balance control, to the dCS Lina Network DAC. Ian WhiteOctober 17, 2023
DACs HiFiMAN Introduces EF1000DAC Hymalaya Pro R-2R Ladder DAC for $15K Can HiFiMAN's new flagship desktop DAC/Amplifier improve over its predecessor? We'll find out soon. Brian MitchellApril 26, 2023
DACs Chord Electronics Drops the Price on 5 of Its Best Products Chord Electronics has reduced the price of some of its best digital products including the Qutest, Hugo TT 2, and Mojo 2. Ian WhiteSeptember 3, 2023
DACs Topping’s D70 Pro OCTO Eight DAC/Preamp is Only $599? $599 for all of this? The new Topping D70 PRO OCTO DAC offers hi-res support up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512, aptX HD, aptX... W. JenningsAugust 23, 2023
Amplifiers MOON By Simaudio’s NORTH Collection Aims To Make a Hi-Fi Statement MOON by Simaudio's NORTH Series offers a completely new approach to high-end network streamers/DACs and power amplifiers. Ian WhiteMay 3, 2023
DACs Weiss DAC204 Unveiled by Bluebird Music: AXPONA 2023 The Weiss DAC204 is a versatile DAC that emphasizes straightforward connectivity with support for 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD128x. Robert SilvaApril 14, 2023
DACs Hidizs DH80S Portable Balanced DAC & Amp: Review Do you hate using Dongle DACs because they drain your phone's battery? The Hidizs DH80s uses its own battery and can drive your IEMs... W. JenningsMarch 30, 2023
DACs iFi Audio’s Go Link Dongle DAC Wants To Get Between You and Your SmartPhone This $60 USB-C dongle DAC features analogue volume control with support for hi-res audio including MQA, DSD and PCM. Ian WhiteDecember 6, 2022