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iFi Zen DAC 3 review: third time's a charm

Looking for a well-priced yet super-capable desktop DAC? The third-gen Zen DAC from iFi is highly accomplished

Astell & Kern AK HC4 review: does fourth-gen DAC bring the finesse?

A&K's fourth-gen portable headphone DAC gets everything right – except for one specific thing

Best budget DACs tried and tested: Superior sound for audiophiles

Achieve sonorous satisfaction with these bank balance-friendly digital-to-analogue converters

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iFi's new wireless DAC features Bluetooth streaming in lossless CD-quality audio

iFi Audio has launched two products with next-gen tech, including a DAC that can transmit and receive Bluetooth streams in lossless audio.

What Hi-Fi?

iFi's new DAC is lossless and wireless –and there's a high-powered headphone amp too

The ZEN Blue 3 is the world's first wireless DAC to transmit and receive lossless audio. And the ZEN CAN 3 headphone amp is pretty tasty too.

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The world's first wireless 2-way lossless DAC can supercharge your stereo

iFi unveils a ground-breaking new DAC and a state of the art headphone amp too

This Award-winning DAC/headphone amp has crashed in price – more than £50 off!

Not many DAC/headphone amps have wowed us quite like the iFi Zen DAC V2, so don't miss out on this cracking deal.

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iFi GO Bar Kensei review: the stylish steel swordsman of portable DACs

The iFi GIO Bar Kensei is a stylish portable headphone amp/DAC that might be perfect if it weren't for a couple of niggles.

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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…

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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.

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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.

What Hi-Fi?

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.

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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.

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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

What Hi-Fi?

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

What Hi-Fi?

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.

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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?"

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

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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.

What Hi-Fi?

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.

What Hi-Fi?

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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