Best Dac Test 2025

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Last Updated - 09/06/2025

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01

Fosi Audio

Fosi Audio ZD3 Desktop DAC Preamp, Fully Balanced DA Converter with ES9039Q2M for Home Stereo Amplifier, TV HDMI ARC/Bluetooth/USB/Optics/Coax Inputs, XLR/RCA Outputs with Remote Control

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9.6

Exceptional

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Versatile & Flexible: The ZD3 offers comprehensive connectivity options and supports inputs such as Bluetooth, USB, OPT, COAX, HDMI ARC and balanced XLR/RCA outputs. This flexibility allows you to adapt your audio system to different setups and application scenarios.
Premium Chipset The ZD3 has a chipset consisting of XMOS XU316, ES9039Q2M, QCC3031 and LME49720. It supports high audio resolutions with a maximum capacity of DSD512 and PCM 32 bit/768 kHz sampling rates to provide unparalleled clarity and depth.
Flagship Desktop DAC A fully balanced digital-to-analog converter preamp with multiple inputs and outputs. Fosi Audio's first DAC to support HDMI ARC inputs and is equipped with a powerful ES9039Q2M chip to deliver rich and high-quality sound.
Family design: The ZD3 carries the same design concept as the ZA3 amplifier: a compact and delicate look as well as audiophile components that ensure high performance and excellent sound quality. Combine it with the ZA3 to create a powerful home audio system.
Ease of Use The ZD3 features a 1.5" OLED screen, remote control, pre-amp bypass switch and 12V trigger on/off interfaces to allow synchronous power on and off with other home system devices, all for a good user experience.

189,99 €
02

Douk Audio

Douk Audio HiFi ESS9038Q2M+AK4493 USB DAC - Audio Adapter with COAX/OPT D/A Converter and DSD256 (DAC-Q11)

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9.5

Excellent

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Switchable Dual DAC Chips The world's first DAC chip switching technology, protected by a proprietary patent, uses 2 pieces of DAC chips - ESS9038Q2M and AK4493. The groundbreaking design allows users to enjoy the robust dynamics of the ESS9038Q2M or the refined sounds of the AK4493, greatly enhancing the personal audio experience and opening up new frontiers in the HiFi range.
Multiple inputs and outputs: support optical, coaxial and PC USB inputs, compatible with audio sources such as mobile phones, computers and digital players. With 2 sets of RCA and 2 sets of AUX outputs, which provide the user with a wide range of connection options that facilitate integration with different audio sources and playback devices and can be adapted to different usage scenarios.
High performance: With an exceptional SNR (≥117dB) and an ultra-low THD of 0.0003%, high-quality conversion of audio signals is ensured. The PC USB input supports 32bit/384kHz transmission and DSD256 playback, making it suitable for users who strive for ultimate sound quality.
Exquisite and charming appearance: the lid is equipped with a glass window, which shows the inner structure and enhances the visual effects. Equipped with remote control for easier operation; adopting CNC technology for integrated molding, combined with anodizing process treatment, meets modern aesthetics and a commitment to premium quality.
Dual OLED display and large volume control: 2 pieces OLED screens can display sampling rates, volume level and decoding chip status in real time, which increases usability. The large, easy-to-use volume control ensures that the user can adjust the volume sensitively and precisely to meet their personal listening preferences.

169,99 €
03

FiiO

FiiO K11 Desktop 1400mW Power Balanced Headphones DAC & Amplifier 384kHz/24Bit DSD256 for Home Audio/PC 6.35mm/4.4mm/RCA/Coaxial/Optical (Black)

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9.2

Excellent

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[Variety of Inputs+Outputs] Supports USB/Coaxial/Optical inputs, with optical and coaxial inputs. 4.4mm / 6.35mm Headphone output/RCA line-out/coaxial outputs.
VA display: The high-resolution VA display is carefully adjusted with high contrast and long service life. It can provide a clearer representation of the current status of the device, such as sampling rate, volume, gain, output mode, etc., making your operation easier and more intuitive.
Liven up your TV or computer with this incredible decoder and experience a whole new level of sound. Whether at home or in the office, paired with speakers or headphones, you will be able to enjoy delightful and captivating music
A sleek and compact desktop accessory with an aluminum alloy body. Its small size and slim design bring a clean and tidy look to your workspace. Upgrade your desk with this visually appealing addition

139,00 €
04

Fanmusic

S.M.S.L SU-1 MQA MQA-CD Audio Decoder AK4493S XU316 768kHz/32Bit DSD512 Hi-Res DAC

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9.1

Excellent

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USB supports MQA: 1. clean up the recording, when the analogue sound is converted into a digital signal, there is a temporal blur, which blur transient signals over time. MQA can eliminate this distortion and create a real 3D sound field that is different from anything you've ever heard.
USB Input: compatible with Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 (driver is required), Mac 0S X10.6+, Linux (driverless), Android, i0s
The MQA decoder can restore the original high-resolution signal heard in the studio and confirm with the help of the authentication signature. SMSL SU-1 supports MQA CDs.
Support MQA CD: CD player + MQA enabled DAC, the digital output of your CD player (optical or coaxial) can be connected to an MQA decoder
Once the blur in the recording is removed, MQA applies a so-called "musical origami process" that makes this file easy to handle with large resolution and compatible with any service or player.
AKM AK4493S: SU-1 uses the latest AKM DAC chip, AK4493S to achieve a distortion of less than 0.00013%

79,99 €
Value for Money

05

AUTOUTLET

DA Converter, 192kHz DAC Converter Digital to Analog Audio Converter SPDIF Toslink to Analog RCA Audio with Audio Amplifier Chip 1.1 m RCA Male + 1 m Optical Cable for HDTV DVD Blu-ray Sky Game

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8.9

Very Good

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Small and lightweight: DA converter has been specially designed to be small and lightweight. It transforms the usual RCA connection into an integrated cable design, which greatly reduces the customer's space requirement and becomes more convenient, no need to find additional space to place it when used
Professional input signal processing: Provides a sampling rate of 24 bit/192 kHz, a professional and higher frequency to avoid distortion of the original signal. The optical input supports signal processing with up to 32, 44.1, 48, 96, 192 sampling rates and 24-bit currents
Plug and Play: Easy installation and operation, no software, no driver required; works great with HDTVs, set-top boxes, DVD/Blu-Ray players and game consoles. (NOTE: It is not compatible with 5.1 channel signals such as Dolby AC3, please set the audio output to PCM before using)
Package contents: the package contains 1 x 192 kHz DAC converter with 1 x RCA cable male (1.1 m); 1 x optical cable (3 ft/1 m); 1 x USB power cable and 1 x multilingual manual (of course also German)
Male RCA design: this digital to analogue audio converter has a 1.1 metre long male RCA plug cable that you can plug directly into your speaker without having to buy additional RCA cable connections
Excellent sound quality: this DAC converter has a built-in professional audio amplifier chip and uses a two-channel operation amplifier that can amplify the RCA output level and make the sound pure and clear
192 kHz digital analogue converter: the 192 kHz DAC has been developed for professional audio signal processing. AUTOUTLET 192 kHz digital-to-analog converter can easily convert the optical SPDIF interface into an analogue RCA audio interface for stereo amplifier

12,99 €
06

CREATIVE

Creative Sound Blaster X4 HD 7.1 USB DAC Super X-Fi Sound Card PC Mac

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8.8

Very Good

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Karta dźwiÄkowa Sound Blaster X4 zewnÄtrzna

99,99 €
07

FiiO

FiiO E10K Type-C USB DAC Digital Analog Converter and Headphone Amplifier

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15% Off
8.7

Very Good

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Volume potentiometer from ALPS - For highest accuracy and low noise, ensuring good sound
USB DAC with Headphone Amplifier - Perfect combination for PC or Laptop
Headphone impedance: 16~150Ω
Excellent D/A Converter - Processes signals up to 32/384 bit/kHz via USB
Convenient output situation - 3.5mm headphone output and coaxial digital output

74,90 € 89,00 €(15% Off off)
08

FiiO

FiiO JadeAudio KA1 Tiny USB DAC High Resolution 3.5mm Lossless Headphone Amplifier for Smartphones/PC/Laptops/Players (Type C, Black)

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8.6

Very Good

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[Support MQA 8x Rendering]: KA1 portable dongle supports MQA rendering. You can get lossless sound when listening to music or others.
[Support High Resolution Sound]:KA1 headphone amplifier supports up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 high-end decoding.
[Multiple Playing Ways & Portable]:KA1 amplifier with a USB Type-C port, you can use it to get high definition sound to listen to music, play, chat and make life when you are at home or office.
[Lightweight but useful and powerful]: The small USB DAC KA1 case size is only 43 x 15 x 8 mm, and it is only about 10g. It is convenient and portable for you to take it anywhere.
[Compatible with Android/Windows]:KA1 tiny amplifier can support multiple devices, support smartphones/portable player/tablet/computer.

54,90 €
09

Moondrop

MOONDROP DAWN Pro Protable USB DAC/AMP Dual CS43131 DAC 32 Bit/384kHz DSD256 Decoder Heasphone Amplifier

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8.5

Good

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International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.
Dual Cirrus Logic Flagship Decoding Chips, Three Independent Power Chips:DAWN PRO uses dual flagship decoding amplifier chips CS43131 from Cirrus Logic and uses HiFi class USB digital interface chip, two independent crystal oscillators and three independent power supply chips for powering each IC separately, forming a series of highly efficient and powerful HiFi and powerful Audio circuit architecture that meets enough thrust, ultra-low distortion
Aluminum Alloy Housing, Deflection and Heat Dissipation The DAWN PRO housing combines the aviation aluminum alloy, CNC and molding, and the surface is processed by anodizing, which has excellent texture and durability.
3.5mm Single End + 4.4mm Balanced Outputs: The 3.5mm single-sided connector ensures wider compatibility. 4mm balanced connector provides twice the power of single end output.

66,00 €