DACs
Standalone, portable and network DACs from Chord Electronics, iFi Audio, Matrix Audio and Moon by Simaudio, plus DAC and headphone amplifier combinations.
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What a DAC changes and what it does not
A DAC converts digital audio into the analogue signal your amplifier can use, and in doing so it sets the noise floor and the timing accuracy of everything after it. Replacing the converter inside a streamer, television or computer with a dedicated unit is one of the more consistently audible upgrades in digital audio.
Decide the job before the price. A standalone DAC needs a separate source feeding it. A network DAC has streaming built in and replaces two boxes with one. A DAC with a headphone amplifier makes sense for a desktop system. A portable DAC solves phone and laptop listening rather than main system listening.
Inputs matter as much as sound quality. Count what you need to connect: USB from a computer, coaxial or optical from a television or transport, and check whether you need balanced XLR outputs for your amplifier. Sample rate support well beyond your actual library is not worth paying for. Tell us the sources you use and the amplifier you have and we will match a converter to them.
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£3,833.33Ex. VATThe 430HA is a genuine “tour de force” loaded with numerous state-of-the-art features. This fully balanced, pure analogue headphone amplifier uses a discrete transconductance circuit topology, selectable gain setting (14 or 20dB), an oversized power supply and a defeatable analogue crossfeed circuit. Rated at 667mW at 600 ohms and 8W at 50 ohms, the 430HA will effortlessly drive any headphone to its full potential
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From£165.83Ex. VATThe AudioQuest Dragon GroundGoody is a premium RF-dissipating ground wire which uses solid silver conductors, direction-controlled geometry, and patented RF/ND-Tech noise cancellation to eliminate hum and interference in turntable and audio systems.
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£5,125.00Ex. VAT
The MOON 390 is a multi-function crossover type product that has the function of a modern network player, DAC, preamplifier, headphone amplifier, and phono stage. Roughly, it combines the feature set of both older model 350P and 380D and adds further. Another point of view: it can be seen as an All-in-One without a power amplifier. Still, it will be pricier than Moon's All-in-One ACE as it is of a higher pedigree and higher performance level. The 390 was the first new product to benefit from MiND 2 streamer technology.
Please note, the listed price of £6,150 is for the version that does not feature HDMI ports. The version with HDMI ports retails at £6,900.
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£499.17Ex. VATThe new xDSD Gryphon by iFi Audio is an enhanced version of the original xDSD, featuring an upgraded headphone stage and separate bluetooth and DAC stages meaning there are dedicated components to carry out each task to ensure optimal performance. The Gryphon also features 3.5mm or 4.4mm outputs, allowing compatibility with a wide range of earphones and headphones. -
£1,412.50Ex. VATThe DAC-10 is an award-winning DAC. Like any NuPrime product, it comes with a purpose-built power circuit and also features precise, 0.5dB increment volume-control. This product features RCA and XLR outputs to allow compatibility with most amplifiers, and the ability to choose between multiple inputs. -
From£1,020.00Inc. VATThe AudioQuest BigFoot BASS is a dedicated bass speaker cable featuring solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors, ZERO-Tech, RF/ND-Tech Level 10 noise dissipation, and a 72v Dielectric-Bias System, designed for bi-wiring and tri-wiring with compatible ZERO-Tech speaker cables. -
£1,082.50Ex. VATIf you're looking for an excellent streaming experience with exceptional sound quality, the Neo Stream DAC & Network Streamer is the way to go. With its powerful 16-core XMOS processor, the Neo Stream provides full MQA decoding up to 384kHz and Roon Ready certification, allowing you to stream seamlessly from your favourite online services like Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect and Apple Airplay.
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SALE£915.83 £1,082.50Ex. VAT ✓ Save £166.67If you're looking for an excellent streaming experience with exceptional sound quality, the Neo Stream DAC & Network Streamer is the way to go. With its powerful 16-core XMOS processor, the Neo Stream provides full MQA decoding up to 384kHz and Roon Ready certification, allowing you to stream seamlessly from your favourite online services like Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect and Apple Airplay.
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£49.96Ex. VATThe AudioQuest HL-5 is a set of four tonearm headshell leads designed to replace stock cables in a turntable or headshell setup, bringing AudioQuest build quality directly into the analogue signal path. -
From£829.17Ex. VATThe 2go streamer/server transforms the abilities of the Hugo 2, adding both Ethernet and wireless streaming, plus 4 TB of microSD card storage to the award-winning DAC/pre/headphone amp -
NEWFrom£432.50Ex. VATThe AudioQuest Jaws is an AC power cable built around 12 AWG semi-solid concentric Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors, direction-controlled so that RF noise drains away from where it causes distortion. ZERO-Tech removes the cable's characteristic impedance for uncompressed current transfer, while RF/ND-Tech dissipates radio-frequency noise across a wide bandwidth. Moulded plugs suit recessed AC inlets, with a choice of C13 or C19. -
Chord Electronics
Chord Electronics 2YU Musically Transparent Audio Interface for 2GOSKU: 2YU
(3 reviews)From£375.00Ex. VATThe 2yu digital interface turns the 2go streamer/server into a multi-output standalone streamer capable of working with the Hugo M Scaler and a range of DACs
