Hi-res audio

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Angled front view of the Schitt Audio Magni Unity on a black background
This compact, cheap desktop amp/DAC is perfect for budding audiophiles

By Carrie Marshall Published

Schitt updates its modular Magni Unity with a new DAC card, perfect for Hi-Res Audio thrills from sensitive wired headphones

DACs
Astell & Kern
This tiny DAC gives phones the audio skills of the best hi-res music player

By Carrie Marshall Published

It's the size of a lighter but the HC5 is a delighter – and A&K's new earbuds are pretty special too

DACs
Snowsky Echo Nano leaked photo from Weibo showing a tiny music player being held up above a car park for some reason
The audiophile iPod Shuffle replacement of your dreams may be coming

By Carrie Marshall Published

Fiio's more affordable sub-brand appears to be preparing a tiny music player

Portable Media Players
Shanling ECZero AKM on a ribbed dark grey surface with a red CD visible inside the device
This super-cool portable CD player has aptX for high-quality wireless listening – and works as a Hi-Res Audio DAC over USB-C as a bonus

By Carrie Marshall Published

This little CD player has a lot of talents: it's a CD ripper, DAC and Bluetooth transmitter too.

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Portable Media Players
FiiO Air Link wireless transmitter
Our favorite budget audiophile brand just launched a new tiny add-on to bring aptX Lossless and LDAC to any phone – yes, including your iPhone

By Carrie Marshall Published

Could Air Link be the FiiO DAC of your dreams?

DACs
The Tidal app open on a phone and laptop
Tidal review: hi-res music, a DJ add-on and oodles of class, as long as you can forego those 'Wrapped' features

By Becca Caddy Last updated

Updated Proving Spotify isn’t the only service with a huge library of music, Tidal is an audiophile’s must-have streaming service.

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Lenovo's new Tab Plus
Lenovo’s latest tablet might be perfect for music lovers

By Cesar Cadenas Published

You can control the Tab Plus' eight speakers to automatically turn the volume up when your favorite song plays.

Tablets
The iFi xDSD Gryphon on a stool next to a pair of headphones and phone
What is Hi-Res Audio? Lossless music explained (and how to get it)

By Alex Cox Published

Everything you need to know about better-than-CD-quality music – including how to get at it.

Audio
The Amazon Music Unlimited app
Amazon Music Unlimited review

By Becca Caddy Last updated

Updated Amazon Music Unlimited delivers good value and hi-res audio in a simple package that’s ideal for both Prime and non-Prime subscribers alike.

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FiiO KA13 DAC attached to a smartphone and wired headphones, on beige background
FiiO's new hi-res DACs are the perfect audio upgrade for your new iPhone 15

By Becky Scarrott Published

FiiO's new KA13 portable headphone DAC/amp is good for the road, while the K11 desktop DAC/amp is one for the home office.

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