iFi - uno - Hires DAC & Headphone Amp w/USB-C in, 3.5mm & RCA Out & Power Match for IEMs

Perfect! I connected my iMac (using Tidal Streaming) to this DAC then to Yamaha Aventage A4A thru Audioquest RCA jacks. The result is detailed and high clarity music. My speakers are Cambridge Audio and SVS SB1000 Pro sub. This DAC is small and not a distraction, you can even hide it.

Love it. Easy to set up and use and it sounds very good.

Got this as soon as I read the first few reviews. This is IFi's most affordable product (barring accessories). To be honest, I wasn't expecting much, just expecting the honest to goodness Ifi signature sound. I was not disappointed. Plugged my Sony Xba Z5 and various chi-fi items, sound was clean, smooth and there was plentiful reserve of power. Noise floor was in audible and seperation was clean. Moved to my headphones across various makes and models from AKG K371, Beyer DT770 and 880 80ohms, Sennheiser HD599, 6XX, HD25 and 800S, I was reasonably pleased. Even for the 800S, there was some headroom left if I need more boost to my listening levels. It's just adequate but you know it's not a good match. The various eq mode worked fine, each providing a very mild boost on the lows, mids and highs for games, movies and music respectively. Interesting but I would same the mainstream users who have a hard time appreciate the insignificant boost. For me, it's only music only that kinda works but I probably use it less than half the time. Still, for the price Ifi is asking, it's really a no brainer buy.

初のiFi audio製品の購入でした。まずはスマートフォンで接続。イヤフォンでもヘッドフォンでも予想通りクリアで素晴らしい音質でした。サイズもコンパクト、軽量なので持ち運びもアリです。 本来の目的は父に購入したデスクトップパソコン用の据え置きDACとしての活用でした。インピーダンス高めのヘッドフォンでも快適に使用できています。お手頃価格で軽量、コンパクト。USB TYPE-Cで簡単高音質で接続。 これはいいDACですよ。

I'd purchased a reasonably priced mid-range laptop from Acer - I couldn't justify the cost of a MacBook Pro anymore. Something I wasn't expecting is how poor the sound is (it's and Acer Swift 16, great OLED display as a sidenote ). The Apple MBPs babe decent DACs so you can just plug in headphones and you're good to go, but this Acer is tiny, lifeless and low on volume. Fine for very casual listening but if you're someone used to half decent headphones (Sony MDR-7506, nothing crazy expensive) you'll appreciate the upgrade. There's 2 buttons, the first cycles through the EQ, which is essentially 4 offerings. Off, Game, Video and Music. Really this is highs, mids and lowend boosts. I leave it on music as that's what I prefer. There's a power match button, if you're using in ear monitors or low Ohm headphones that may be enough, easy to play with though. Turning the volume right down turns it off. I've had it for 6 months now and really enjoy it. If you're someone who likes to apply a lot of extra bass, you'll either want to look for something with more EQ controls or use software. I think for most people the subtle EQ options will suit. For the technical side, it supports 32 bit, 384000 Hz. And Hi- Res Audio certified, so if you're using services such as Qobuz or Tidal, you're able to crank the settings. But don't worry, it's an improvement for any source for me. If you're using Windows you will have to change this as the default for the decide is 16bit

I’ve been using the iFi Uno with my Surface Laptop 7, connected to a pair of Bose S1 Pro speakers through a 3.5mm to dual 1/4" cable. Setup was instant — USB-C from the laptop to the Uno, then line-out to the speakers. No drivers, no fuss, just clean signal right out of the box. Sound quality is noticeably better than the built-in audio jack. Noise floor is lower, especially with the Bose S1s. No hum, no hiss, no interference, even when the laptop’s charging. The detail in mids and highs really opened up. Bass is tighter too, not muddy like you'd get from a cheap DAC. Build is solid. Aluminum shell, no rattles, knobs feel smooth and precise. Doesn’t take up much space on the desk and doesn’t get hot during extended use. EQ presets are a nice touch, though I keep it on neutral for most listening. The gain switch is useful if you're using higher-impedance headphones or just want a little more punch when driving larger speakers. I’ve tested a few DACs in this price range and the Uno holds its own. For a simple, high-quality desktop audio setup — especially if you're running powered speakers like the Bose S1 Pro — it's one of the best options out there. Highly recommended if you're looking to level up your laptop audio without breaking the bank.