FiiO Q1 Mark II: The best portable DAC under £100

If you're in the market for a portable DAC, but can't stretch to the iFi xDSD, the FiiO Q1 Mark II is a great alternative. It connects directly to your smartphone with a USB-OTG cable – and a Lightning adaptor is thoughtfully provided for iOS aficionados.

Its slender design has plenty of power for regular earphones, but it's not powerful enough to drive high-impedance headphones. It also sounds a tad muffled in comparison to the Audioengine D1, with less vibrant mids and a warmer overall sound signature. The bass certainly kicks, though, and there’s a real energy to the treble response.

Key specs – Dimensions: 99 x 59 x 12.5mm; Max bit depth/sampling rate: 32-bit/384kHz; Inputs: micro-USB, 3.5mm optical; Outputs: 3.5mm jack, balanced 2.5mm, 3.5mm optical

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Author: Christopher; From: Expert Reviews

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