Best DAC Headphone Amps Updated May 2025

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Best DAC Headphone Amps
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

Fosi Audio K5 Pro Gaming DAC Headphone Amplifier Mini Hi-Fi Stereo Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter USB Type C/Optical/Coaxial...
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Value for money
Ease of use
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Picked by 222 people this month!
Picked by 222 people this month!

10.0

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Fosi Audio K5 Pro Gaming DAC Headphone Amplifier Mini Hi-Fi Stereo Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter USB Type C/Optical/Coaxial...
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Value for money
Ease of use
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9.7

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9.7

Neoteck Portable 3.5mm Headphone Amplifier Two-Stage Gain Switch, 16-150 Ohm, Aluminum Matte Surface
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Value for money
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Compact size

9.7

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Neoteck Portable 3.5mm Headphone Amplifier Two-Stage Gain Switch, 16-150 Ohm, Aluminum Matte Surface
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9.5

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9.5

Qudelix-5K Bluetooth USB DAC AMP with LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC (Dual ES9219 3.5mm Unbalanced & 2.5mm Balanced Output)
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Bluetooth connectivity
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9.5

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Qudelix-5K Bluetooth USB DAC AMP with LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC (Dual ES9219 3.5mm Unbalanced & 2.5mm Balanced Output)
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Bluetooth connectivity
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9.3

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9.3

Fosi Audio Q4 DAC Headphone Amp for PC, Desktop Digital to Analog Audio Converter for Home Stereo Amplifier and Powered Speaker...
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Value for money
Volume control
Ease of setup

9.3

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Fosi Audio Q4 DAC Headphone Amp for PC, Desktop Digital to Analog Audio Converter for Home Stereo Amplifier and Powered Speaker...
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9.2

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9.2

Fosi Audio DS2 USB C to AUX Headphone Amp DAC Dongle 3.5mm Jack Audio Portable Amplifier Dual Output DSD256 4.4mm Balanced High...
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Portable
Ability to drive

9.2

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Fosi Audio DS2 USB C to AUX Headphone Amp DAC Dongle 3.5mm Jack Audio Portable Amplifier Dual Output DSD256 4.4mm Balanced High...
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Portable
Ability to drive

9.1

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9.1

Fosi Audio DS1 USB C DAC Headphone Amp DSD512 ES9038Q2M HiFi Mini Audio Adapter Supports 32bit/768kHz with 4.4MM and 3.5MM Dual...
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9.1

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Fosi Audio DS1 USB C DAC Headphone Amp DSD512 ES9038Q2M HiFi Mini Audio Adapter Supports 32bit/768kHz with 4.4MM and 3.5MM Dual...
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8.9

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8.9

AIYIMA DAC-A2 Headphone Amplifier DAC with Bass Treble Controls PC-USB/Optical/Coaxial Inputs, RCA/3.5mm Headphone Ouput Digita...
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Value for money
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8.9

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AIYIMA DAC-A2 Headphone Amplifier DAC with Bass Treble Controls PC-USB/Optical/Coaxial Inputs, RCA/3.5mm Headphone Ouput Digita...
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8.7

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8.7

iFi Hip-dac2 - Portable Balanced DAC Headphone Amplifier for Android, iPhone with USB Input Only/Outputs: 3.5mm Unbalanced / 4....
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Portable
Build quality
Value for money
Power

8.7

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iFi Hip-dac2 - Portable Balanced DAC Headphone Amplifier for Android, iPhone with USB Input Only/Outputs: 3.5mm Unbalanced / 4....
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Portable
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Value for money
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8.6

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8.6

Audioengine D1 32-bit Desktop DAC and Headphone Amp, Preamp, Laptop, Amplifier, Gamers and Musicians
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8.6

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Audioengine D1 32-bit Desktop DAC and Headphone Amp, Preamp, Laptop, Amplifier, Gamers and Musicians
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8.5

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8.5

Questyle M15C Headphone Amplifier Portable USB DAC Amps 32Bit/384kHz DSD256 Decoder with 4.4mm and 3.5mm Dual Outputs High Reso...

8.5

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Questyle M15C Headphone Amplifier Portable USB DAC Amps 32Bit/384kHz DSD256 Decoder with 4.4mm and 3.5mm Dual Outputs High Reso...

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10.0

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10.0

Fosi Audio K5 Pro Gaming DAC Headphone Amplifier Mini Hi-Fi Stereo Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter USB Type C/Optical/Coaxial...
Functionality
Build quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Bass control
Size
Picked by 222 people this month!
Picked by 222 people this month!

10.0

1
Fosi Audio K5 Pro Gaming DAC Headphone Amplifier Mini Hi-Fi Stereo Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter USB Type C/Optical/Coaxial...
Functionality
Build quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Bass control
Size