Dongle DACs
Transform your travel audio from ‘meh’ to ‘oh wow’ with the iFi UP Travel. Hi-res Bluetooth, crystal-clear calls, and a design so sleek, you...
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Our favorite Dongle DACs in 2025 for audiophiles include models from Questyle, Audioengine, iFi and Campfire Audio.
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Astell&Kern ends 2025 with the new AK HC5 USB DAC featuring the AK4499EX and the STELLA reference IEMs developed with VOLK Audio and Michael...
Dongle DACs
Questyle’s QCC ($59) and QCC Pro ($99) finally bring aptX Adaptive and LDAC to iPhone and iPad, giving Apple users higher resolution Bluetooth audio.
Dongle DACs
Is the $49 Creative BT-W6 Bluetooth 5.4 dongle worth it to give your old laptop or console aptX Adaptive, LC3, and 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio?
Dongle DACs
The Questyle M18i blurs the line between dongle and desktop DAC, offering current-mode amplification, wired and wireless versatility, and exceptional sound quality—but short battery...
Dongle DACs
At $169, the Audioengine HXL portable headphone amp features dual DACs and balanced outputs for improved sound from mobile devices.
Dongle DACs
Our favorite Dongle DACs drop support for MQA, but earn Apple MFi Certification. Find out if either upgraded version is right for you.
Dongle DACs
Does the iFi GO Bar Kensei justify the $120 bump in price over the standard model?
Dongle DACs
iFi Audio's latest budget dongle DAC boasts impressive specs and looks the part, but how does it sound?
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Questyle, DDHiFi and Hidizs earn top honors in our Best Dongle DACs of 2022 Buying Guide.
Dongle DACs
At $129, the Questyle M15c Mobile Headphone Amplifier with DAC is priced between the M12i and M15i. Find out which one is right for...
Dongle DACs
With more power and balanced connectivity, the iFI GO link Max dongle dac is a great upgrade over the previous GO link and only...
Dongle DACs
Pocket size FiiO BTR17 offers desktop headphone amp power and performance for $199, using the latest Qualcomm, ESS and THX tech.
Dongle DACs
At $109, the FiiO KA15 is a retro inspired dongle DAC that looks like a mini cassette player, but there's no tape involved.
Dongle DACs
The $139 Questyle M12 USB DAC/Headphone Amplifier is not without some quirks but it's one of the best Dongle DACs around.
Dongle DACs
This $44 USB-C adapter adds hi-res Bluetooth wireless connectivity to devices such as iPhone that don't support aptX Lossless or LDAC.
Dongle DACs
Improve the sound from your smartphone, PC, or car with FiiO's $70 portable USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier.
Dongle DACs
Merging artistry and Japanese swordsmanship with cutting-edge audio technology, the iFi GO Bar Kensei is the world’s first ultraportable DAC with K2HD technology.
Dongle DACs
With support for 32-bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD256, combined with singe-ended and balanced headphone outputs, the $99 HIDIZS S8 PRO Robin could be an...
DACs
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.
Dongle DACs
2nd generation Questyle M12i and M15i dongle DACs quietly drop support for MQA, while improving compatibility with Apple devices.
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Not every Dongle DAC/Headphone amplifier plays nicely in the sandbox with Apple iPhones and Android smartphones. The Questyle M15 excels with both.
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