xDuoo DA-100 Bluetooth DAC/Amp

A solid DAC/amp should sit at the center of any audiophile’s setup. Performance is always important—but if that setup is used for entertaining, convenience should also be a priority. That’s the idea behind the DA-100 Bluetooth DAC/Amp from xDuoo. Combining a Bluetooth receiver, DAC, pre-amp, and power amp with an impressive 50 watts of power per channel, this all-in-one sonic workhorse gives you the freedom and power to keep the music playing all night long. The built-in Bluetooth receiver supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs for seamless connectivity with excellent quality. That quality continues from digital-to-analog conversion, thanks to a reliable ESS ES9018K2M DAC chip. And for amplification, an onboard TI TPA3116 amplifier chip allows the DA-100 to output 50 watts per channel of power—plenty for driving bookshelf and desktop speakers. You can also connect headphones or passive speakers through a dedicated headphone output; and, on the input side, you can skip Bluetooth and connect your phone or laptop directly through a dedicated USB-C input.