DACs & Streamers

DACs and streamers for anyone who wants better sound from streaming services, computers, CDs and hi-res files, at home or on the move.

Browse DACs and streamers at CEN for outstanding sound quality and smooth streaming. You'll find reliable, feature-packed options from trusted brands with seamless connectivity. Free UK delivery and easy payment options make it simple to get started.
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DACs and streamers in this range

  • FiiO desktop: K7, K7 BT, K11, K13 R2R, K15 and K17 R2R DAC and headphone amplifiers, plus the S15 desktop streamer with a 7.84 inch display.
  • FiiO portable: the BTR17 Bluetooth receiver, QX13 portable DAC and DM13 BT portable CD player.
  • iFi Audio: Zen DAC 3, Zen Air Blue, Zen Stream and Uno desktop units, Go Link 2, Go Blu, Go Bar and Hip Dac3 portables, and the Zen Air Phono and Phono 3 phono stages.
  • Eversolo: the DMP-A6 Gen 2 streamer DAC and Play CD Edition all-in-one.
  • Shanling: SM90 and SM1.3R streamers, the EH90 R2R DAC and headphone amplifier, and the Onix Zenith XDA20 DAC and XST20 CD transport.
  • Astell&Kern AK HB1: a wireless and wired headphone DAC amp.

How to choose a DAC or streamer

A DAC converts digital music into an analogue signal for your amplifier or headphones. If you mainly listen through headphones at a desk, a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier such as the FiiO K11 or iFi Zen DAC 3 is a good start. For a phone, a USB-C dongle or Bluetooth receiver brings better sound to your pocket. If you want to play Spotify, Tidal or Qobuz through your hi-fi without a computer, choose a network streamer such as the iFi Zen Stream. See also our hi-res players and headphones.

DACs & Streamers FAQs

Q: What is the difference between a DAC and a streamer?

A: A DAC converts a digital signal from a source such as a computer or TV. A streamer plays music from online services or your home network itself, and many models, such as the Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2, include a DAC.

Q: What does R2R mean?

A: R2R refers to a resistor ladder DAC design, used in models such as the FiiO K13 R2R and K17 R2R and the Shanling EH90.

Q: Do I need a phono stage for my turntable?

A: Yes, if your turntable or amplifier does not have one built in. This range includes the iFi Zen Air Phono, which handles MM and MC cartridges, and the iFi Phono 3.