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Best DACs under $5027

1. Massdrop x Grace Design Standard DAC

#1 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Having a few DACs in my stable, I think the SDAC is best compared to the Topping D10. Both offer compelling sound quality for under the $100 mark, but are..."  Read More

2. Massdrop O2+ODAC (revB) DAC/Amplifier

#2 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

Everything you wanted in the O2 and ODAC is now available in one complete housing. Built with the exact specifications of each standalone unit, the O2+ODAC offers...  Read More

3. FX Audio DAC-X6

#3 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Love this little DAC/AMP. Best 45$ I've ever spent. I love music its really my life blood but I'm no Audiophile. I dont have all the fancy words and ways to describe..."  Read More

4. Astell&Kern XB10 Bluetooth DAC/Amp

#4 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"First portable BT receiver/ hp amp that makes using my Sennheiser Momentum On-ears a joy, and even makes the AKG Quincy Jones Q701 loud and authoritative enough to..."  Read More

5. Zorloo ZuperDAC-S

#5 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Excellent alternative to native DAC provided with most laptop computers. Zorloo Zuperdac-S Specifications: DAC: ESS Sabre ES9018Q2C Frequency response: 20–40 kHz +/-..."  Read More

6. Xduoo Link USB Type-C DAC/Amp

#6 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Works like a charm. Using this in conjunction with a HIFIMAN HE350, on a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+, and I have to say, sound reproduction is flawless, even at max..."  Read More

7. ddHiFi TC28i Lightning to USB-C Adapter

#7 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Simple reliable robust. Easy to use, fits good to iPhone 12, works without any problem when connected to questyle M12 dac."  Read More

8. Advanced Sound Accessport Lightning DAC/Amp

#8 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

A small DAC/amp that sounds great and travels well, the Advanced Sound Accessport is meant to improve the audio quality of your iOS devices. Ideally paired with IEMs,...  Read More

9. SMSL Icon Lightning DAC/Amp for iOS

#9 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Drives everything I've got. So far I've used it with 600 ohm Beyer DT-990 and Abyss Diana. Both at about 3/4 volume on an iPhone 8. No issues with Tidal or Qobuz apps..."  Read More

10. FX Audio TUBE-03MKII BT Tube Preamp & Headphone Amp

#10 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Value for money but DROP's description is inaccurate. Supposedly sent 5654 tubes but received other tubes. Supposedly include RCA cables but not included. The product..."  Read More

11. ADV. Accessport Fly Wireless Transmitter

#11 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Sounds ok, like the 2 receiver feature. "  Read More

12. 7HZ SEVENHERTZ 71 Headphone Amp/Dac

#12 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Very good. This has made my laptop a useful listening device. Comparing the same source via Tidal into an ifi zen Bluetooth dac and my Tivoli system and my drop kx7xx..."  Read More

13. Audirect Atom3 HiFi Portable DAC Amplifier

#13 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Excellent sound and value! I bought this replace a previous portable DAC that the smoke leaked out of the control chip 😅. I’m using it with iPhone/iPad for Apple Music..."  Read More

14. 1MORE DH3001B Hi-Res Bluetooth Adapter

#14 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Качественный адаптер начального уровня. Своих денег стоит. Спасибо. "  Read More

15. IKKO Zerda ITM01 Portable Headphone DAC/Amp

#15 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Just What I Wanted. I am no audiophile but the IKKO Zelda ITM01 DAC/amp is great. I bought both version. I know some people complained that you couldn’t buy the extra..."  Read More

16. TFZ DECO.1 USB-C DAC/Amp

#16 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"really improves the sound on my Marshalls. "  Read More

17. FX Audio DAC-X3 Pro DAC/Amp

#17 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Good little unit. Description is accurate. Unit works well and sounds good. Would recommend"  Read More

18. FX Audio DAC-X3 DAC/Amp

#18 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"good to have entry level stuff available. This is an entry level device, I know. But I do not have high-end headphones either that would need a better one. My use..."  Read More

19. SMSL SD-793II DAC/Amp

#19 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Great budget DAC/AMP. This SMSL SD-793II DAC/AMP outputs enough power to drive my high impedance headphones and there is minimal distortion when turned up to high..."  Read More

20. xDuoo XQ-50s Bluetooth 5.1 Audio Receiver

#20 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Compact and easy to install. This is a great little product. It was ready to go right out of the box. I connected it to a sonos system and it has really expanded my..."  Read More

21. xDuoo XQ-23 Bluetooth DAC/Amp

#21 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

A great pairing for smartphones and other mobile devices, the xDuoo XQ-23 DAC/amp is especially handy if you’re using a new Apple or Android phone without a...  Read More

22. Ikko ITM02 DAC

#22 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Tiny, easy to connect, inexpensive, sounds good. I use this in my car to connect my iPhone to the Aux input. It sounds really good in this application. I was having..."  Read More

23. Aiyima DAC-A2 DAC/Amp

#23 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"Really functional DAC/amp. At the price point this was a great DAC/amp for my PC. Used it with the HD58X, as then paired to a desktop power amp to speakers. I’ve heard..."  Read More

24. Meizu HiFi Audio Pro Type-C-to-3.5-mm DAC/Amp

#24 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

"As Advertised. Works well."  Read More

25. xDuoo Link2 DAC/Amp

#25 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

Taking your amp and DAC on the go hasn’t always been feasible—but with the Link2 from xDuoo, it’s easier than ever. Leading the charge on micro-products for...  Read More

26. Alpha & Delta HI-FI Portable DAC Type-C Adapter

#26 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

Alpha & Delta’s ultra-compact USB-C DAC allows for high fidelity audio via most Android phones and laptops. Unlike many other USB DACs, this portable adapter fits...  Read More

27. MEE audio Connect Air Bluetooth Adapter

#27 in Best DACs under $50 of 27 products

Many modern, high-end audio players and headphone amps have Bluetooth functionality built in—but many do not. The MEE Audio Connect Air allows you to expand the...  Read More