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FiiO K7
Best overall desktopA desktop DAC/amp with serious power and balanced output for shockingly little - drives almost anything.
A DAC/amp the size of a USB stick - instantly upgrades a laptop or phone's headphone sound anywhere.
| Type | USB dongle DAC/amp |
| DAC | ESS ES9038Q2M |
| Output | 3.5mm |
| Power | Low-moderate |
A desktop DAC/amp with serious power and balanced output for shockingly little - drives almost anything.
The desktop DAC and headphone amp most people should start with, now with USB-C and a 4.4mm balanced output.
A small desktop DAC/amp with a proper balanced output and enough power for planar headphones, at an entry price.