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Best headphone amplifiers of 2024, tested for pristine sound

Pump up the personal jam with an array of exceptional amps here for your headphones…

Evening Standard

iFi iDSD Diablo 2 review: the red DAC's more devilishly good second time around

As long as you’re not expecting some sort of sonic armageddon, the iFi iDSD Diablo 2 has an awful lot going for it.

TechRadar

Updated iFi Zen DAC 3 follows in five-star footsteps, but will it deliver sonic bliss?

The Zen DAC 3 is designed to be a versatile DAC/headphone amplifier, while the Zen Phono 3 is geared towards vinyl lovers.

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iFi celebrates record store day with a brand new DAC and a new phono stage too

The new ZEN DAC 3 and ZEN Phono 3 will make your Record Store Day purchases sound even better

iFi's third-gen 'affordable' Zen DAC is in – and it's got a phono stage pal too

Take note, the new Zen DAC 3 comes with a $70 price hike over the original.

TechRadar

iFi’s GO Bar Kensei claims to be the world’s first DAC with innovative K2HD tech for lossless audio

This Japanese warrior-inspired portable DAC promises to restore audio so you hear what the original artist intended.

TechRadar

iFi's GO Bar Kensei promises to make your music sound magical

The outside may hark back to history but this cutting-edge DAC is sharper than any sword

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iFi’s ultra-portable hi-res DAC aims for a sonic performance that’s a cut above

iFi's latest ultraportable Go Bar Kensei has a killer name and plenty of processing power to go with it.

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We must address the shocking gender gap at global financial institutions

Letter: Eeshani Kandpal on the dismal lack of women leaders in some of the world’s important organisations

The Guardian - UK

It has been a great year for small, affordable audio – long may it continue!

2023 has been a fantastic year for products – be they headphones, streamers or DACs – that give plenty of clout for very little cost.

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Left your shopping to the last minute? Here are 9 portable DAC gifts for hi-fi enthusiasts

Keep the audiophile in your life happy with one of these top portable DACs and the must-have accessories to go with them.

TechRadar

iFi hip-dac 3 review: delicious audio and features in a beautiful portable DAC

Level up your smartphone, tablet or laptop's sound with the added benefit of colleagues asking "Ooh, what's that?"

TechRadar

iFi Uno review: discount DAC delivers well beyond asking price

The iFi Uno is a pocketable and portable DAC that doesn't cost a fortune and, at this price, is hard to beat

iFi Uno review: a small, but big way to boost your audio

A teeny tiny way of making a big difference to your desktop's or smartphone's audio quality.

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iFi xDSD Gryphon review: a stylish DAC and headphone amp that's as portable as a hip flask

iFi works its magic on a DAC-and-headphone-amp that’s just as much use indoors as out, and just as capable with wired and wireless sources.

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Astell & Kern aims to boost your iPhone and laptop sound with its portable HC4 DAC

Astell & Kern's latest portable DAC-cum-headphone amp promises to boost your laptop or phone's sound on the go.

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iFi hip-dac 3

The iFi hip-dac 3 continues to build on the foundations laid down by its predecessors, delivering a pleasing performance in a sleek, powerful package.

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iFi's premium DAC and headphone amp promises heavenly sound with a hellfire exterior

Adorned in "devilish red", iFi’s premium DAC-and-headphone amp teases powerful specs for an "exhilarating sonic performance".

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Irish Mirror

Crayfish plague outbreak in popular Irish river could wipe out native white-clawed species

Water users are asked to take serious precaution as it will kill every native white-clawed crayfish it infects

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iFi Go Link

The iFi Go Link may be small, but don’t let that fool you – use it with a decent pair of headphones and you’ll reap some startlingly handsome rewards.

TechRadar

iFi's iCan Phantom is a beast of a headphone amp for the fussiest of cans

iCan Phantom is actually quite compact despite its dual-level design – and iFi says it handles everything from hyper-sensitive IEMs to the most power-hungry headphones with aplomb.

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The iFi iCan Phantom wants to be the Rolls-Royce of headphone amplifiers

The all-new iCan Phantom comes equipped with a dual-level design and a clever card system for managing the voltage input for your electrostatic headphones

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iFi's new iCan Phantom has a clever feature for electrostatic headphones fans, and I love it

The flagship iCan Phantom headphone amplifier is a mad box of delights, with a fun, ingenious design catering to electrostatic headphones fans.

Belfast Live

Over £1 million poured into Derry groups to 'divert youth from paramilitarism'

'Threat of paramilitary recruitment and antisocial behaviour persists in many communities'

TechRadar

iFi's GO pods make your wired IEMs the 'best-sounding earbuds in the world'

Can iFi's wearable Bluetooth DAC/amps make your high-performance IEMs sound just as good without wires? Possibly.

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