HOW THEY MEASURE UP

Chord Hugo £1400 ★★★★★

Inputs 2 x microusb optical, coaxial • Outputs 2 x 3.5mm headphone jack, 6.3mm headphone jack, stereo RCA phono • File support Up to 32-bit/384khz, DSD64 & DSD128 • Bluetooth Yes • Dimensions (hwd) 20 x 100 x 132mm • Weight 0.4kg

Moon 230HAD £1150 ★★★★

Inputs 2 x coaxial, optical, USB-B, stereo RCA phono • Outputs 2 x stereo RCA phono, 6.3mm headphone jack • File support Up to 32-bit/384khz, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 • Bluetooth No • Dimensions (hwd) 76 x 178 x 280mm • Weight 2.8kg

Naim DAC-V1 £1350 ★★★★★

Inputs 2 x optical, 2 x coaxial RCA, coaxial BNC, USB-B • Outputs 6.3mm headphone jack, stereo RCA phono, DIN • File support Up to 24-bit/384khz, DSD64, DSD128 • Bluetooth No • Dimensions (hwd) 87 x 207 x 314mm • Weight 4.3kg