Smart Tech
CEN's Smart Tech collection covers hi-fi gadgets for music lovers, from USB-C DAC dongles and portable players to desktop streamers and headphones, plus smart watches and everyday gadgets.
Get more from your music with our hi-fi smart tech, from pocket-sized USB-C dongles to flagship desktop streamers. Upgrade your phone or laptop with portable DACs and headphone amplifiers from FiiO and iFi. Take your lossless library anywhere with hi-res music players from FiiO, Shanling and Astell&Kern. Or build a desktop system around a DAC or network streamer from Shanling, FiiO and Eversolo.
Complete your setup with headphones from Grado and HiFiMAN, or explore our smart watches for tech you can wear. Every product is backed by expert advice from our team, with free UK mainland delivery and flexible payment options.
Best Seller FiiO M21 DAP Portable Hi-Res Digital Audio Music Player Bluetooth 5.0 Dark Blue £339.00 /In stock
Best Seller FiiO M21 DAP Portable Hi-Res Digital Audio Music Player Bluetooth Titanium Gold £339.00 /In stock
Best Seller iFi Audio Go Link 2 Ultra Portable Hi Res Music Headphone Dongle DAC USB C 3.5mm £59.00 /In stock
Save 20% iFi Audio Go Blu Portable HD Bluetooth 5.1 Music Headphone DAC USB C 3.5mm 4.4mm RRP£199.00£159.00 / Save 20%In stock
Save 25% Chipolo POP Tracker Tag Works with Apple or Google's Find My 4 Pack Colour Mix RRP£120.00£90.00 / Save 25%In stock
Fiio K13 R2R Compact Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier Bluetooth Hi-Res Silver £329.99 /Low stock
Save 25% Chipolo POP Tracker Tag Works with Apple or Google's Find My 4 Pack Standard Mix RRP£120.00£90.00 / Save 25%In stock
Save 25% Chipolo POP Tracker Tag Works with Apple or Google's Find My Device 4 Pack Black RRP£120.00£90.00 / Save 25%In stock
Save 7% HiFi Man Sundara Closed Back Headphones Over Ear Planar Beech Wood RRP£149.99£139.99 / Save 7%Low stock
Factory Order Astell&Kern AK HB1 Wireless & Wired Headphone DAC Amp Bluetooth USB C Lightning £259.00 /Special Order
Factory Order Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Silver £3,799.00 /Special Order
Factory Order Astell&Kern Kann Max Portable DAP High Res Audio Player 64GB Brown Mud £1,199.00 /Special Order
Factory Order Astell&Kern A&Ultima SP3000 Portable Hi Res Audio Player Quad DAC 256GB Black £3,799.00 /Special Order
Factory Order Astell&Kern AK PA10 Amp Portable Class A Amplifier for A&K Hi Res Audio Players £549.00 /Special Order
What's in the Smart Tech range?
- Portable DACs and amps: iFi Go Link 2, Go Link 2 Max, Go Bar, Go Blu and Hip Dac3, FiiO BTR17 and QX13, and the Astell&Kern HB1 and PA10.
- Hi-res players: FiiO M21 and M33 R2R, Shanling M0 Pura and Astell&Kern Kann Max, plus the FiiO R11 FM radio.
- Desktop DACs and streamers: FiiO K7, K11, K13 R2R, K15 and S15, iFi Uno, Zen Air Blue and Zen Stream, Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 and Play CD Edition, and the FiiO DM13 CD player.
- Headphones: Grado Prestige Series SR60x to SR325x, Reference Series RS2x and Hemp, the wireless GW100X, and the HiFiMAN Sundara Closed.
- Wearables and gadgets: Amazfit smart watches, Chipolo item trackers and HOTO tools.
How to choose a DAC or player
For listening on the go, a USB-C dongle is the simplest upgrade over a phone's headphone output. A Bluetooth DAC such as the FiiO BTR17 or iFi Go Blu cuts the cable to your phone. A dedicated player keeps your music library separate from your phone. At home, a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier drives larger headphones, and a streamer plays music services directly. Many models offer a 4.4mm balanced output alongside 3.5mm, worth having if your headphones support a balanced cable.
Smart Tech FAQs
Q: Will a USB-C DAC work with my phone?
A: Most USB-C DACs work with Android phones, USB-C iPhones and laptops. Check the product listing for compatibility.
Q: What is a 4.4mm balanced output?
A: It's a headphone connection that keeps the left and right channels fully separate, often with more power than a standard 3.5mm socket.
Q: Do you sell turntable phono stages?
A: Yes. The iFi Zen Air Phono and Phono 3 are in this collection.
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