Steve compares and contrasts 9 different DAC dongles in pursuit of finding which one works best for you! He also presents some awards, including best budget option, best bang for your buck, best for headphones, and his favorite personally!

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0:00 Intro
0:43 What is a DAC/dongle and Why Do I Need One?
3:05 Dunu DTC480
3:49 Questyle M12i/M15i
5:22 iBasso DC07Pro
6:05 Cayin RU7
6:43 1Bit DAC Explanation
8:22 DITA Navigator
8:54 iFi GoBar/Kensei
9:41 iBasso DC Elite
11:06 Sound Comparisons/Impressions
17:11 Best Budget Option
17:41 Best Bang for Your Buck
18:09 Best for Headphones
18:35 Steve's Favorite