I tested it, and Astell & Kern’s new pocketable smartphone DAC is a clear winner for detail, marred just slightly by bantamweight bass
I tested it, and Astell & Kern’s new pocketable smartphone DAC is a clear winner for detail, marred just slightly by bantamweight bass

Astell & Kern realises we can’t all afford one of its lovely digital audio players. So it’s trying to bring a little of the A&K magic to your humble smartphone…

I heard iFi’s new portable DAC and its bespoke I/V, added K2HD tech and bigger touchscreen display make it a clear step up on the original Gryphon

I went hands on with iFi’s new GR 2 DAC, and its exceptional specs and user friendly design make it feel like a worthy follow-up to its legendary predecessor.

Get ahead of Prime Day with the best TechRadar-tested audio kit of June 2026 — know the products now; snap up deals later

With not long to go till Amazon Prime Day, here’s my pick of the recent portable audio kit you should look out for when the big day(s) arrive

What’s the tea? This Khadas is a slim, stylish and punchy headphone DAC for delivering audio upgrades for phones and more

The Khadas Tea Pro attaches magnetically to your iPhone and connects via Bluetooth or USB-C to deliver a punchy, spacious audio upgrade

The 11 best headphones, speakers, soundbars, and streamers we saw at the High End Vienna 2026 hi-fi show

From one of the best speakers in the world becoming even better, to a TV sound system that has genuine audiophile skills, to wireless speakers that look like alien invaders

I spent 10 days testing the iFi GO Link 2 — and this little DAC delivers an enormous audio upgrade for your phone or laptop audio at a great price

iFi’s tiny DAC is smaller and lighter than the first generation and delivers an excellent audio upgrade to phones in particular