Fiio has built a strong reputation in the portable DAC market, offering products that provide excellent audio quality and support for various resolutions while also being compatible with a wide range of devices. The Q3, the latest addition to their lineup, is larger than some of the other options in this list, but still highly portable, and even comes with silicone bands to attach it to your phone for added convenience.
One of the standout features of the Q3 is its built-in battery, which lasts for approximately eight hours, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go listening without having to worry about draining the power on your device. The Q3 also supports three different headphone jack sizes and has an LED that changes color when playing music at a higher than 48kHz sample rate.
Although it lacks a display, the Q3 makes up for it with a dedicated volume control that doubles as a power knob and a “bass boost” switch. It also features a USB-C input and a 3.5mm port for analog audio sources. With support for all the hertz and bit-depths you’ll ever need, the Q3 provides remarkable sound quality, even for music at lower sample rates. Plus, it’s more affordable than some of the other options in this guide, despite its slight extra heft.
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