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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Fosi Audio debuts the MD3 Magnetic and DS3 portable DAC/headphone amplifiers at CanJam Dubai 2026, focusing on compact design, XMOS processing, and IEM-friendly performance—not...
Dongle DACs
Can a $349 dongle DAC really deliver true tube sound and serious power? The ONIX Beta Xi2 aims to prove portable tubes aren’t a...
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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?
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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.
Dongle DACs
Astell&Kern's first AKM based Dongle DAC features Digital Audio Remaster technology to extract the best sound from your mobile devices. MQA is not supported.
Dongle DACs
The $259 Astell&Kern HB1 will improve the sound quality coming out of your smartphone, tablet or laptop, and gaming console -- whether connected wired...
Dongle DACs
Ingenious little $89 Bluetooth receiver connects to any wired headphone, while offering seamless wireless device switching, amplification and a microphone for taking calls.
Dongle DACs
Affordable Dongle DAC features single-ended and balanced outputs, with support for 32-bit/384kHz & native DSD256 Hi-Res audio.
Dongle DACs
Power, neutrality, and a very affordable price. The iFi Audio GO Link gets a second listen and we think it's even better than we...
Dongle DACs
Does the Cayin RU7 Dongle DAC move the needle or does the pile of available portable DAC/Headphone Amplifiers just grow larger?
Dongle DACs
Why do brands reuse model names? We’re not huge fans of the practice because it serves as a point of confusion for consumers. Audioengine...
Dongle DACs
Does it make sense to spend $120 on the iBasso DC04PRO Dongle DAC? More power, balanced connections, and support for 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256...
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NBC learns the hard way trying to bring back one of its biggest hits, 2 new portable DAC/headphone amplifiers and the best sub shop...
Dongle DACs
Wired headphone listeners can improve the sound from their smartphone for only $59 with the iFi GO Link.
Dongle DACs
The Bluetooth enabled FiiO BTR7 Dongle DAC offers support for DSD, MQA, and features single-ended and balanced outputs.
Dongle DACs
Can the $199 Astell&Kern HC3 Dongle DAC differentiate itself in a vast ocean of products? We will know in a few weeks.
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The THX Onyx Dongle DAC is on sale until November 29th on Amazon for only $149 -- a savings of almost $50.
Dongle DACs
Apple Music's roll-out of its lossless music tier has been less than stellar. Making it work with the excellent THX Onyx Dongle DAC requires...
Dongle DACs
Is the $99 Helm Audio Bolt the best Dongle DAC available for the money? We think it might be the best one regardless of...
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