
DACs don’t necessarily get all the headlines when we’re talking hi-fi. Stereo speakers and integrated amplifiers are a little sexier, that’s for sure, but don’t underestimate the importance of a good digital-to-analogue convertor.
They exist in a lot of products we use day-to-day and we’ve tested our fair share over the years, from traditional standalone separates to more modern DACs, complete with digital inputs and a built-in headphone amplifier.