Best Dac Test 2026

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Last Updated - 03.02.2026

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01

Fosi Audio

Fosi Audio K5 Pro Headphone Amplifier, USB C DAC Amplifier Headphones HiFi, USB/Optical/Coaxial/Microphone Inputs to 3.5mm AUX/RCA Output, Gaming DAC AMP Hi-Res for PS5/PC/MAC/Active Speakers

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9.8

Exceptional

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Support for quality audio – Enjoy exceptional audio quality with a maximum sampling rate of up to 24 bit/192 kHz via our USB Type-C, optical and coaxial converter. Take precise control of your listening experience with features such as master volume, bass and treble control, and an input mode switch for added versatility to perfectly customize your sound.
Gaming-centred functionality: designed for gaming, the K5 Pro headphone amplifier PC has a microphone function and a next-generation audio converter that provides rich audio details and serves as an external sound card. It is compatible with PS5, computers, PC, MAC and active speakers and delivers exceptional sound, tailor-made for the needs of gamers for an immersive gaming experience.
Easy connection: Convert USB Type-C, optical and coaxial signals into 3.5 mm AUX and RCA signals with low distortion and large dynamic range. The RCA output can be connected to amplifiers or active speakers, while the 3.5 mm AUX interface and microphone support headphones from 16 ohms to 300 ohms to ensure versatile audio connections.
Comprehensive package – your purchase includes the K5 Pro dac headphone amplifier, a 3.5 mm headphone splitter, a USB Type A/C to Type C 2-in-1 cable, an instruction manual (English language not guaranteed), an optical cable and a worry-free 24-month warranty and friendly customer service to provide a comprehensive and supported audio solution.
Audio sound precision: Experience remarkably low noise and flawless sound quality with the Texas Instruments NE5532 operation amplifier for an improved listening experience with higher clarity and precision. The K5 Pro gaming dac offers a significant increase in sound quality and appeals to demanding audiophiles. (THD<0.003%, SNR of >110dB)

89,99 €
02

Fanmusic

Fanmusic SMSL SU-1 MQA MQA-CD Audio Decoder AK4493S XU316 768kHz/32Bit DSD512 Hi-Res DAC

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9.7

Exceptional

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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 €
03

CREATIVE

Creative Sound Blaster Play!3 High Resolution USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card

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9.6

Exceptional

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Software sound blaster control panel (available for Windows and Mac OS X)
Instantly improve audio quality from headset or speakers
High resolution 24-bit 96kHz USB DAC playback
Headphone amplifier improves listening experience
Best connectivity of the two worlds

23,61 €
04

Sharkoon

Sharkoon Gaming DAC Pro S V3 External Sound Card Hi-Res Audio

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9.5

Excellent

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IMMERSIVE GAMING: Thanks to the high-resolution sampling frequency of 96 kHz at 24 bit and a strong output power of 2 volts, acoustic details can be fully experienced.
Discreet and portable: The Gaming DAC Pro S has the compact format of a standard USB stick and is just as easy to transport.
DAC & PLAY: For the highest possible compatibility, the Gaming DAC Pro S can be conveniently connected to the player via USB and via gold-plated jack for TRRS/jack plug to the headphones and headset.
Clear sound without interference: With the help of the Gaming DAC Pro S, an alternative to the native sound card is created. This eliminates noise from the power supply and ensures crystal clear sound with an outstanding noise ratio of 103 decibels.
CERTIFIED FOR A HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO EXPERIENCE: The Gaming DAC Pro S is certified according to the guidelines of the Japan Audio Society (JAS) for modern and high-resolution audio quality

18,14 €
Value for Money

05

UGREEN

UGREEN USB C Jack Adapter Aux USB C to 3.5 mm Headphone Adapter with DAC Chip Compatible with iPhone 17/17 Air/17pro/17Pro Max, Galaxy S 25 Series, iPad, P60/50/40/Mate 30 (Grey)

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27% Off
9.2

Excellent

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USB-C to 3.5mm Jack Adapter: The USB-C headphone adapter connects USB Type-C smartphones/tablets/laptops with older auxiliary devices such as 3.5mm headphones, car radios, speakers/Hi-Fi systems for listening and making calls. This adapter does not support separate microphones.
Longer service life: the braided USB C to Aux adapter made of nylon is robust workmanship. High-quality aluminium alloy material prevents scratches and rust and ensures higher quality. Slim and portable, easy to carry.
Hi-Fi Sound Quality This USB C to Jack Adapter supports up to 24bit/96kHz, while others only provide 16bit/48kHz. Thanks to powerful noise reduction, you get a sound with higher fidelity with this USB C headphone adapter.
Convenient in-line control: this USB C to jack adapter is compatible with all 3.5mm headphones and supports in-line controls such as volume control and call answer. With the USB-C headphone adapter, you can manage music playback and incoming calls anytime and anywhere.
Comprehensive compatibility: thanks to the advanced DAC chip, the USB C headphone adapter fits the USB C devices such as iphone17/17 air/17pro/17pro max, Galaxy S series such as S25 Ultra/ S25+/ S24/ S22/ S22+/ S22 Ultra/ S21/ S21+/ S21 Ultra/ S21 Ultra/ S21 Ultra/ S21 Ultra/ S21 Ultra/ S1 FE/ S20/ S20+/ S20 Ultra/ S20/ S10e/ S10 etc., Xcover 5, Z Fold 2/ 3, Z Flip 3, iPad/ iPad Air/ iPad Pro, xiaomi 11T/ 11 Lite 5G NE, POCO F3/ X4 Pro/ M4 Pro, P40/ P30/ Mate 40/40 Pro

7,25 € 9,99 €(27% Off off)
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Fanmusic

Fanmusic SMSL 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%

75,50 €
07

AUTOUTLET

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

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10% Off
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)
Note: Before using the product, set the audio output format of the TV to PCM (device home, system settings, picture and sound, sound settings, digital audio output, PCM), and the volume can only be adjusted on the output device, not via the remote control of the TV. In addition, the product does not support the connection of headphones
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

12,59 € 13,99 €(10% Off off)
08

CAMWAY

DA Converter, CAMWAY 192KHz DAC Digital to Analog Converter Audio Converter, SPDIF Optical Toslink to Analog RCA Audio 3.5 mm Adapter with 1M Optical Cable, DAC Converter for TV DVD Blu-ray Xbox PS3

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8.8

Very Good

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With built-in audio amplifier chip: our audio adapter has a built-in professional audio amplifier chip, which amplifies the RCA output level to effectively reduce signal loss and make the sound clearer and brighter
Professional input signal processing: optical input interface adopts advanced audio technology, with up to 192 kHz/24 bit audio sampling rate, at the same time, supports 32, 44.1, 48, 96 and 192 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit current, so that the sound performance is clearer and pure, the sound quality is better improved, brings a auauditives Fest
Plug and Play: Easy installation and operation, no driver installation required, works perfectly with high-resolution TVs, set-top boxes, DVD/Blu-ray players and game consoles. (Note: Our converter only supports the audio format PCM, not Dolby AC-3 or DTS 5.1 channel audio)
Package contents: comes with 1 x 192 kHz DAC converter, 1 x fibre optic cable (3 ft/1 m), 1 x USB power cable and 1 x user manual (English language not guaranteed)
Optical to RCA + 3.5 mm converter: CAMWAY digital-analogue converter converts digital audio signals from SPDIF into analogue RCA and 3.5 mm audio to meet the connection requirements of different audio devices
Note: Before use, make sure that the output audio format of the input device is set to PCM. Our converter only supports the audio format PCM, not Dolby AC-3 or DTS 5.1 channel audio. For Samsung TVs: Settings → Sound → Expert Settings → Audio Format → PCM For LG TVs: Menu → All Settings → Sound Output → Optical → Digital Sound Output → PCM
Compact design: the CAMWAY Toslink adapter has a compact and lightweight design, weighs only 120 g and is easy to connect and install. It can be easily combined with fibre optic audio cables and audio cables without taking up much space
Attention: Since the TV is connected to the audio system via an optical interface, the volume cannot usually be controlled directly with the remote control. Please adjust the output volume in the sound settings of the TV instead, if your TV model supports this function. For example, one of the setting paths for Sony TV is: Settings → Sound Settings → Advanced Settings → All → Digital Audio Output Volume.

12,59 €
09

FiiO

FiiO KA11 USB Dongle DAC and Amp (USB-C, Black)

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11% Off
8.7

Very Good

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The cable is made of high-purity, oxygen-free palladium coated copper wires that allow low impedance, fast transmission of signals and resist external interference. The copper wires are covered with a layer of flexible silicone and braided cloth, which ensures a soft yet durable cable. The aluminum-magnesium alloy body is sturdy, but also looks elegant with its perfectly placed curves and inlaid designs. It is a device that will surely catch the eye.
The KA11 supports two modes, UAC2.0 and UAC1.0. In UAC1.0 mode, devices such as Switch and PS5 can be used plug and play, so you can not only enjoy a low latency gaming experience, but also restore rich and detailed gaming sound effects, so you can quickly immerse yourself in the game. Note: UAC1.0 mode must be switched in the FiiO Control app.
The FiiO KA11 is a specialized HiFi USB adapter that can be connected to mobile phones, tablets and computers. Inside are powerful DAC and headphone amplifiers that work together to provide a higher quality listening experience.
Compared to the previous generation product, the KA11 is even more compact - making it even more portable and easier to carry and use. Thoughtful design and specially selected parts allow the KA11 to have great output power despite its compact size, which provides a solid foundation behind its great sound. 245 mW at 16 Ω, 200 mW at 32 Ω
Because the KA11 is available with both USB Type-C and Lightning ports, you can freely connect it to Android/iOS phones and tablets or Windows and Mac computers - so you can listen to music as you like.
App control support - The KA11 supports control via the FiiO Control app on Android devices with control over many aspects such as RGB lighting and digital filters.
A high-performance DAC and operational amplifier, a high-precision crystal oscillator and an independent power supply are all combined in a specially designed audio circuit that allows the KA11 to effortlessly produce great sound. The high quality parts are all carefully designed on a gold finish board, so the KA11 has great measurements. This makes the KA11 Hi-Res Audio certified - proof of its excellent sound. PCM384kHz/32bit, DSD256, THD+N: <0.0006%, SNR: 125dB, Noise Level: <1.7uV

39,88 € 44,90 €(11% Off off)
10

Fokky

DA Converter, Fokky 192kHz DAC Converter Digital Analog Converter, SPDIF Coaxial Toslink to Analog Stereo RCA L/R 3.5mm Audio with 1M Optical Cable for HDTV DVD Blu-ray Sky Game Console

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15% Off
8.4

Good

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【Package Includes】Package includes: 1 x 192kHz DAC converter, 1 x coaxial cable, 1 x fiber optic cable (1m), 1 x USB power cable and 1 x multilingual manual (English/German/French/Italian/Spanish).
【192KHz/24Bit Mastering Level Processing】Analog to digital audio converter provides professional audio processing with 24-bit depth and 192kHz sampling rate and effectively suppresses signal aliasing distortion by extending the bandwidth range. The optical input channel fully supports multi-stage sampling rates 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz and 192 kHz and is compatible with lossless 24-bit bit stream transmission.
Lossless analysis, pure sound: Built-in professional audio amplifier chip and a two-channel operation amplifier system improve the drivability of the RCA interface, effectively reduce signal transmission loss and provide transparent and fine high-resolution sound quality.
Compact design, plug and play: The Fokky optical audio adapter is small and lightweight, optimises space usage and weighs only 80 g for mobile use. The optical RCA adapter supports driverless intelligent detection and is compatible with popular audio and video devices such as HDTVs, Blu-ray/DVD players, game consoles and set-top boxes. Enjoy pure audio output immediately after switching on.
Application tips: The converter does not support 5.1 channel audio signals such as Dolby AC3. You need to set the audio output to PCM first before you can use it.
192 kHz digital analogue converter: Fokky 192 kHz converter has been developed for professional audio signal processing. Digital-to-analog converters convert a digital signal (Toslink/Coaxial) to an analog signal (RCA L/R or 3.5mm jack).

10,19 € 11,99 €(15% Off off)