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Digital-to-analog converters at every price point. Independent dacs reviews with scores, pros and cons, specifications, and buying advice.

7 reviews
WiiM Ultra
★ Exceptional
92
/ 100
DACsMSRP $329

Ultra

WiiM

The $329 system hub that makes old streamers look lazy.

Topping DX3 Pro+
★ Exceptional
91
/ 100
DACsMSRP $199

DX3 Pro+

Topping

The objective choice for desktop audio.

JDS Labs Element IV
★ Exceptional
91
/ 100
DACsMSRP $549

Element IV

JDS Labs

$549 for the knob, the DSP and the discipline.

Topping DX5 II
★ Exceptional
90
/ 100
DACsMSRP $299

DX5 II

Topping

The $299 smart DAC that makes separates redundant.

Fosi Audio K7
★ Highly Recommended
88
/ 100
DACsMSRP $199.99

K7

Fosi Audio

The desktop DAC/amp that remembers gamers use microphones.

iFi Audio GO bar
★ Recommended
78
/ 100
DACsMSRP $329

GO bar

iFi Audio

When pocket power meets diminishing returns.

FiiO K11 R2R
★ Highly Recommended
88
/ 100
DACsMSRP $169

K11 R2R

FiiO

An affordable ladder DAC with real desktop utility.

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