the best DAC amp for PC 2023

UPGRADE YOUR GAMES ON PS4, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO SWITCH, AND PC | Get immediate increased enjoyment over basic motherboard and controller audio! Apart from incredible audio quality, the Sound BlasterX G6 boasts gaming-centric features such as Sidetone volume control and easy-to-reach profile buttons

INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY | Enjoy full audio customization and enhanced audio realism with immersive 7.1 surround virtualization, accurate cues, bass boost and in-game voice communication enhancements. It also has Scout Mode than enhances in-game audio cues, letting you hear your enemies before they hear you

7.1 VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND AND DOLBY DIGITAL | Enjoy the latest in immersion technology with Dolby Digital decoding or Sound Blaster’s proprietary surround sound perfect for games and movies

DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP | Custom-designed Xamp headphone amplifier features discrete components through all stages of amplification in a bi-amp design. Each audio channel is individually amplified to deliver a whole new level of pristine audio fidelity in an authentic, unaltered lossless model. The ultra-low 1 Ohm output impedance perfectly drives performance-grade sensitive 8W in-ear monitors all the way to studio-grade 600W headphones

130dB DNR, 32-bit 384kHz DAC Advanced 32-bit oversampled multi-bit modulator with mismatch shaping technology eliminates distortion, ensuring audio is streamed with the highest level of detail and fidelity

7.1 DISCRETE SURROUND WITH SUPER X-FI AND DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE - Supports up to 7.1 discrete and virtual surround with three types of surround sound delivery: 1. Super X-Fi technology that recreates the listening experience of a multi-speaker system in headphone, 2. Sound Blaster Surround Virtualization’s famed surround processing that is driven by algorithms that are capable of optimizing spatial information of incoming audio for a complete and immersive auditory experience, 3. Dolby Digital Live

IMPROVED COMMUNICATION WITH SMARTCOMMS KIT AND CRYSTALVOICE - Features our SmartComms Kit, a suite of smart communication features that simplify the way you take work calls on Windows 10 platform. Turn on VoiceDetect to auto mute and unmute your mic, or get rid of static background noise in your own environment as well as the other parties' via our two-way noise cancellation feature NoiseClean. In tandem, CrystalVoice technology enhances voice for clear recordings and in-game communications

CONNECT WITH EVERYTHING - With a newly added optical-in port, it is now much easier to connect multiple audio devices, from external microphones and headsets, to platforms like your PC, Mac, gaming consoles, and even your multi-channel speaker systems. Just power up the Sound Blaster X4 via the USB-C port, and enjoy high-quality audio with everything. The Sound Blaster X4 is also a headphone amplifier that is capable of driving studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω

EASY ACCESS TO ALL CONTROLS - Pick between three EQ modes or re-program them, and save your settings on the device. There are also the Direct Mic Mute, Direct Mode, Super X-Fi and SXFI BATTLE Mode on/off buttons, as well as a speaker (Line-out) and headphones switch button. After a one-time setup, instantly adjust the volume levels between two audio sources (SPDIF / Optical / USB) with the Audio Balance feature via the volume knob, perfect for communicating with music on

GAME AND HEAR YOUR WAY – Choose between SXFI BATTLE Mode or Scout and get to winning your FPS game. Configure each element of your audio settings or switch them off completely via the Creative app. Access the full range of audio adjustments via the PC app, or make quick adjustments to your EQ settings from your phone. All these are powered by our Sound Blaster’s audio promise with 114 dB audio clarity and hi-res 192 kHz/24-bit playback

Dual ES9219 HiFi DAC 2.5mm Balanced (4V RMS) 3.5mm Unbalanced (2V RMS)

Qualcomm QCC5124 Bluetooth Chipset HFP / HSP / A2DP / AVRCP LDAC / aptX Adaptive / aptX HD / AAC

Bluetooth and USB DAC 96KHz/24bit with embedded double-precision equalizer

500mA Li-Po Battery / 6~20 hours streaming

Plastic Body (Black) with anti-scratch UV Coating / Aluminium Clip (Dark Gray) / 52.8(H) x 26.7(W) x 15.6(D) mm (including Clip) / 25g

Q4 DAC headphone amplifier is designed with RCA/PC-USB/optical/coaxial/ inputs and 3.5MM headphone outputs can fit with most home audio system and headphones. (Note: Q4 do not support Microphone). RCA output can be connected to amplifier or powered speakers on your desktop. Built-in Hi-Fi headphone amp chip can drive most 16 Ohm to 200 Ohm headphones.

Q4 Heaphone USB DAC Adopts the Texas Instruments NE5532 high-performance operational amplifiers chip combining excellent DC and AC characteristics. Q4 features very low noise, high output-drive capability, high unity-gain, and maximum-output-swing bandwidths, low distortion, high slew rate, input-protection diodes, and output short-circuit protection.Q4 has specified maximum limits for equivalent input noise voltage.

160mW RMS(32 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 KHz, 0.01% THD), with bass and treble control Q4 can be used as preamp or volume controller for your PC/Computer/MAC/headphons/speakers system. Easy to set up. No special software, app, or driver to install, a true plug-and-play digital audio adapter.

Mini compact D/A converter, full metallic shell to ensure high quality. Stream bit-perfect 24bit/192KHz HD with low jitter, with output protect circuit, safe for your expensive audio system.

What You Get: Q4 USB DAC x1, USB charging cable x1, optical cable x1, PC-USB to type B cable, User Manual x1, our worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service.

[High-performance DAC&USB decoding chip]: The K5Pro ESS headphone amps achieves new heights in sound quality and comes with a high level of resolution sound. ES9038PRO with 32-bit processing, along with the XUF208 USB decoding chip with 768kHz and DSD256 inputs, and it also upportes mobile phone connectivity.

[Variety of inputs]: Supports coaxial/optical/RCA line-in inputs, with optical and coaxial inputs supporting up to 192kHz inputs, K5Pro ESS amplifier is convenient for connecting various music players and digital interfaces.

[Variety of outputs]: Supports 6.35mm (1/4 in.) headphone out/RCA line-out outputs, the RCA line-out line signal is adjustable up to a maximum of 2Vrms, so the K5Pro ESS portable DAC can be used with a variety of active speakers and external amplifiers.

[Easily handles low or high impedance headphone]: For a total power output of up to 1.5 W under a 32Ω load, and up to 20Vpp at 300Ω, K5Pro ESS desktop amplifier can easily handles any low or high impedance headphone.

[Various headphones with all kinds of sensitivities]: With ADC volume adjustment, K5Pro ESS portable headphone amplifier allows you to smoothly adjust volume at extremely fine increments without any undesirable noise nor with any channel imbalances. It means you could comfortably use various headphones with all kinds of sensitivities with it.

LEVEL-UP YOUR LISTENING: You deserve better sound. Play high-resolution music from Apple Music, Amazon Music and Tidal with stunning clarity you'll notice immediately. An external DAC allows you to hear the detail in music the way the artist intended. The D1 is a premium digital-to-analog converter (DAC), headphone amplifier and preamp that’s perfect for your desktop or on the go.

TRULY USEFUL FEATURES: USB and optical audio inputs for all your sources, computer/phone/tablet support, RCA line-output, precise front panel volume control, and audiophile-quality components inside and out. The D1 can be powered by a phone or tablet yet still drives high-performance headphones.

HI-RES AUDIO: ESS ES9018 DAC, ES9601C headphone driver, and CT7601 USB audio bridge.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: D1 DAC, USB cable, setup guide, microfiber product bag.

WARRANTY: Stellar US based customer support and 3 year product warranty is included. Based in Austin, TX, Audioengine has been changing the way people listen to music since 2005. We believe in the power of music and our passion is to inspire you to listen every day.

[Get lossless sound]: Tilizing AKM’s new efficient AK4462 VELVET SOUND DAC and XMOS XUF208 USB chip allowing it to easily support decoding up to 768kHz/32bit PCM and DSD512, the Q3 amplifier achieves excellent performance.

[THX AAA amp technology]: With THX’s patented feed-forward error correction topology, the AAA amps have low distortion, high power and a pure, uncolored sound. You’ll experience subtle details and shocking swings in your music effortlessly with the AAA amp in the Q3 amps.

[Get 2.5/3.5/4.4mm headphone jacks]: Multiple interfaces headphone jacks. The Q3 portable DAC is equipped with 4.4mm/2.5mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended outputs, allowing you to connect all kinds of headphones.

[Compatible with Android and iOS devices]: Use with a Lightning to Type C converter for iOS devices, Q3 portable amplifier compatible with Windows,Mac,Android,iOS devices.

[Portable and powerful battery]: The headphone amps Q3's battery is 1800mAH, it means 10 hours battery life, enough for you to enjoy it for a long time.

Unique Design: Compact and adaptable, connect to active speakers via RCA to improve sound quality, or for use as a powerful headphone amp.NOTICE:DAC-X6 volume adjustment only works on headphones. Headphone and RCA output will emit sound at the same time when the DAC-X6 is working. You can turn off your active speakers or amplifiers according to your needs

A variety of input and output modes: The amps can be PC-USB, optical fiber, coaxial three inputs, can be connected to TV set-top box, DVD, DCD; output mode has RAC, 6.35mm headphone port 2, can be connected to power amplifier, tube vacuum amp, active speaker

Chipset: The mini amps chip uses TPA6120A2+LM4562NA+SA9123+CS4398+CS8416 to provide strong guarantee for tone input and output.

Efficient protection and long life: The audio decoder uses LM4562NA special op amps specially designed for audio. The op amp can be freely replaced and upgraded. At the same time, a relay protectors may protect the headphones and speakers.

Perfect for music : When you use it for music, it can bring you fantastic music enjoyment.DAC-X6 also is really good for FPS gaming.Can use it with dolby atmos and the directional sounds perfectly

Dac-A2 a DC5V Headphone Amplifier Destop DAC ,Built-in Hi-Fi Headphone amp chip can drive 16ohm to 200ohm headphones.

Chipset:SA9023+CS8416+97220+NE5532.With PC-USB, Optical and Coaxial S/PDIF Inputs , Match most Home Audio system PC/MAC/Computer

Professional Headphone amplifier Chipset TPA6120+OP275,DC 5V power input interface,RCA and 3.5mm headphones outputs. PC-USB:24Bit/96K,OPT/COA:24Bit/192kHz

RCA output Can Connect your Powered Speaker ,Or Connect amplifier ; and With Bass and Treble control

5V Power , very portable a Home Desktop Professional Auido Device, Easy to use and Improve your music Quanlity.

[Supports high resolution sound]: KA1 headphone amps supports up to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 high-end decoding.

[Compatible with Android/Windows]: KA1 tiny amplifier can support multi-devices, supports smartphones/portable player/tablet/computer.

[Supports MQA 8x rendering]: KA1 portable dongle supports MQA rendering. You could get a lossless sound when you are listening music or others.

[Lightweight but useful and powerful]: The tiny USB DAC KA1's body size is only 43x15x8mm, and it is just about 10g. It is convenient and portable for you to take it anywhere.

[Multi-playing ways and portable]: KA1 amplifier with a USB Type-C connector, you could use it to get a high resolution sound for listening music, playing game, doing chatting, doing living when you are at home or at office.