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iFi Zen DAC

If you’re starting out in the hi-fi hobby, one of the first things you should purchase is a headphone amp and DAC, or digital-to-analog converter. That’s because audiophile headphones can be tough to drive, requiring more power than your laptop or phone can supply. That’s where a good headphone amp comes in – a good DAC will improve the sound quality of just about any device you connect it to, whether it’s your laptop, PC, phone, or even TV.

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