Eversolo DAC-Z10 DAC / Stereo Pre-Amplifier / Headphone Amplifier

The Eversolo DAC-Z10 is built on the brand's pioneering Fully Isolated Architecture (FIA), which completely separates the digital and analog domains to eliminate interference and preserve absolute signal purity. To deliver an ultra-low-noise listening environment, three independent linear power supplies individually drive the left channel, right channel, and system circuitry. Its high-end decoding architecture features dual sets of AK4191 + AK4499 DACs for dedicated left and right channels, flawlessly paired with a fully balanced analog preamplifier and a precise dual-channel R2R volume control network. This uncompromising configuration achieves superior DNR and ultra-low THD+N, unlocking the full, unadulterated potential of your music. In their standalone review, HiFi PiG praised its exceptional technical prowess, calling it: "An exceptionally clean, detailed, and spacious DAC... a master of fine detail retrieval, allowing you to hear every little nuance in your favourite tracks."  Key Features: 8.8" Full colour touchscreen Dual Mono DACS - AK4191+AK4499 Fully Isolated Architecture (FIA), which completely separates the digital and analog domains Fully Balanced Preamplifier OCXO temperature-controlled crystal oscillator phase-locked loop technology 50 Ohm / 75 Ohm external clock support Clock reconstruction & IIS data shaping 2 x Coaxial in, 2 x Optical in, AES/EBU, IIS, ARC, Isolated USB B, 1 x RCA Analogue Input 1 x RCA Unbalanced, 1 x XLR Balanced Outputs Experience It For Yourself Reading about reference-level precision is one thing, but hearing it is another. The flagship Eversolo DAC-Z10 is available to audition now at HiFiSound in Stockton-on-Tees. Visit the showroom to test its capabilities firsthand alongside the full, award-winning Eversolo range to find the perfect match for your system.

dCS Bartok Upsampling Network Streamer - Black - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This listing is for an ex-demonstration unit that has been opened and used in-store. Photos are of the actual unit and Includes original packaging. This unit can be upgraded to APEX at additional cost. The new dCS Bartók DAC brings together dCS’s past, present and future. It is first and foremost a state of the art network streaming DAC that uses technology developed for the Rossini range.  This single-box digital music player features the legendary dCS Ring DAC™ and signal processing platform, plus a custom high performance UPnP music streamer. Key Features: Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility. dCS Ring DACTM fitted, as used in the flagship dCS Vivaldi digital playback system. Digital inputs support UPnP, asynchronous USB and Apple Airplay sources, plus AES and S/PDIF digital audio streams. Streaming services supported include TIDAL and Spotify Connect. Accepts encrypted SACD data from dCS Transports via Dual AES inputs. Multi-stage DXD oversampling design with switchable DSD upsampling; user-selectable PCM and DSD filters. Auto clocking system improves ease of use and minimises jitter. Firmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades.

Ayre Codex DAC/Headphone Amplifier/Digital Preamplifier - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Unlock the full potential of your digital music with the Ayre Codex. Drawing on Ayre's decades of high-end audio innovation, the Codex is a compact, versatile component that performs equally brilliantly as a world-class DAC, a powerful headphone amplifier, and a pristine digital preamplifier. Engineered with Ayre's signature commitment to sonic purity, the Codex delivers a rich, musical, and effortlessly natural sound that will transform your listening experience. Key Features: USB and Optical (Toslink) inputs Headphone outputs Two 3.5mm mini-phone jacks One ¼” phone jack 3.5mm mini-phone jacks configurable to balanced mode Asynchronous transfer mode for USB input DSD or PCM input over USB Minimum phase digital filter Single-pass 16x oversampling Ayre’s exclusive Diamond output circuit Linear analog AyreLock power supply Zero-feedback Fully-balanced discrete circuitry Equilock circuitry for active gain devices

Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital 2023 Edition

The Pre Box S2 Digital has rapidly established itself as an outstanding DAC in the market since its launch in 2017. It has garnered a strong reputation among digital and PC audio enthusiasts for its impressive performance that exceeds its price point. The 2023 Edition, developed in response to the chip crisis of 2020/21, features revamped and upgraded components, elevating the Pre Box S2 Digital to new heights of excellence. Key Features: Powerful output stage for headphones* Analogue output stage - higher Class A current* Redesigned discrete audio master clock* Internal power supply design* Less energy consumption - more power, higher efficiency - saves battery life for mobile devices* Jitter even lower than 100 Femtoseconds!* MQA hardware decoding DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 & DSD512 (DoP, DSD512 native) Up to 24bit/192kHz for optical & coax inputs 8 selectable digital filter characteristics *New for 2023 edition.

dCS Bartok APEX DAC/Streamer/Headphone Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Bartók APEX is a distillation of dCS' past, present, and future—30 years of innovation in a single beautiful, flexible, and futureproof chassis embodying the essence of dCS. Combining a DAC, Music Streamer, Upsampler, Pre-amp, and (optional) Headphone Amplifier, the Bartók APEX offers a singular experience for headphone and stereo listeners. Now with the APEX Ring DAC, their next-generation DAC hardware, they've once again redefined the state-of-the-art for digital audio. This upgrade allows us to take Bartók world-leading measured performance to a new level—technology that provides an even more immersive musical experience. Key Features: Bartók APEX DAC with Headphone Amplifier Key Features Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility dCS Ring DAC™ fitted, as used in the dCS Vivaldi digital playback system High-quality streaming from TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer and internet radio via the dCS Mosaic Control app Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and UPnP compatible USB, AES, Dual AES and S/PDIF digital audio inputs Headphone amplifier with balanced and unbalanced outputs, suitable for high and low impedance headphones Accepts encrypted SACD data from dCS Transports via Dual AES inputs. Oversampling design with switchable DSD upsampling; user-selectable PCM and DSD filters Multi-stage DXD oversampling design with switchable DSD upsampling; user-selectable PCM and DSD filters Auto clocking system improves ease of use and minimises jitter Multi-stage power regulation and twin mains transformers to isolate the DAC section from the headphone amplifier Firmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades

Chord Electronics Mojo 2 4.4 Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier

Product of the year - What HiFi Awards 2025 The latest revision of the British-engineered Chord Mojo 2 brings significant upgrades focused on connectivity and user experience. A crucial change sees one of the original 3.5 mm outputs replaced by a 4.4 mm Pentaconn socket. This key improvement greatly expands compatibility with a wider range of high-performance headphones, while still retaining a convenient 3.5 mm connection for standard use. For added convenience, both the 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs now feature independent volume memory. This allows users to precisely set and recall optimal output levels for different pairs of headphones. Responding directly to customer feedback, Chord Electronics has further upgraded the device with switchable USB-C charging. This simplifies the charging operation, as the existing USB-C input is now enabled for both data and charging. Key Features: New 4.4 mm Pentaconn Headphone Output: Unlock the full potential of a far wider range of high-performance headphones. Simplified USB-C Charging: The existing USB-C port now handles both data and charging, streamlining your power operation. 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs now feature independent volume/DSP memory for perfect level-setting, no matter which port you use. Unrivalled digital audio processing; powerful 'FPGA' technology: more resolution, power and efficiency Fully transparent 'Ultra HD' digital signal processing EQ, tailoring the sound to you Take Mojo 2 wireless when adding the Poly streamer/server (1 TB+) Improved battery over the original Mojo: FPGA-controlled management plus improved capacity New menu function 'UHD' DSP: advanced EQ adjustment for headphones, file formats and personal taste Improved WTA filtering: 40 DSP cores for better transparency and lower noise

Ayre QX-8 Digital Hub/DAC/Headphone Amplifier

The QX-8 Digital Hub provides a total solution for state-of-the-art digital music reproduction. An Ethernet cable, USB source, or most any digital component connected to the QX-8 will allow you to enjoy a vast digital music library. You can also simply plug-in your favorite set of headphones and enjoy a musical experience that invigorates your soul. Built around Ayre’s exclusive innovations, the Ayre QX-8 includes fully-balanced, zero-feedback (real-time) circuitry throughout for natural musicality. Available Versions: Digital Base (S/PDIF Inputs Only) USB (Asynchronous USB Added to Digital Base) Net (Ethernet Added to Digital Base) Full (Both USB and Ethernet Added to Digital Base)

Ayre QX-5 Twenty Digital Hub/DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Linking all of your digital media together with every conceivable digital input and the most popular streaming services, the QX-5 Twenty provides unlimited flexibility and convenience at the highest level. Available Versions: Digital Base (S/PDIF Inputs Only) USB (Asynchronous USB Added to Digital Base) Net (Ethernet Added to Digital Base) Full (Both USB and Ethernet Added to Digital Base)

Graham Slee Bitzie USB DAC

The palm size "bus-powered" Bitzie hi-fi USB DAC will easily match the sound of much bigger DACs. It will drive a power amplifier, active loudspeakers, and as a hi-fi USB headphone amp — headphones. And at the same time it will convert USB to transformer-driven coax or optical S/PDIF and send to other devices — it's a hi-fi USB to optical converter and a hi-fi USB to coax converter. And now with its optional "power wire" (available separately), it can grab its power from other 5V sources including Virgin Atlantic USB "in-seat power" or a phone charger, as well as being made to sound even better.

Ayre Codex DAC/Headphone Amplifier/Digital Preamplifier

Equally at home as a stand-alone DAC, headphone amp, or digital preamp, the Codex can unlock the potential of any system. 

Chord Electronics HUGO TT 2 DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Hugo TT 2 has been radically redesigned from the ground up, not only with beautiful new casework by Chief Designer, John Franks, but with 5x the processing power of the original Hugo TT and double that of the multi-award-winning Hugo 2. Hugo TT 2 distils over 20 years of digital development by Rob Watts and takes advantage of the very latest technology.

Chord Electronics Hugo 2 Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Hugo 2 can be used both at home and on-the-go, either with headphones or within a conventional audio system. Its line-level output and full-function remote control adds real flexibility in full-size and desktop systems. The device offers four digital inputs (optical, coaxial and HD USB) plus extended-range Bluetooth, with high-resolution file playback up to 768kHz and up to DSD512 (Octa DSD), via its HD USB input. Analogue outputs include 2x RCA, plus 3.5mm and 6.35mm headphone outputs.

Chord Electronics Dave DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. DAVE is the most advanced DAC Chord have ever made. It features the very best conversion technology available, using proprietary techniques never seen before, making DAVE the most advanced DAC/preamp amplifier in the world. DAVE stands for 'Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis', a moniker that best reflects the product's capability; a device so advanced and with so few compromises, that it is absolutely truthful in the extreme - a standard that all other DACs on the market simply cannot hope to match.