This inexpensive portable DAC/headphone amp combo delivers incredible bang for the buck. Portable audio is one of the fastest-growing segments of the audio market, and for good reason. People now have ...

The Helm Audio Bolt DAC/AMP’s outstanding audio performance; ability to decode every major high-res audio format—including MQA; ultra-compact form factor; and $99 price makes it a must-have device.

Now that pretty much every major streaming music service — except Spotify — offers lossless audio options at CD-quality or better, you may be wondering how you can hear that extra level of sound ...

In my coverage of under-$100 headphones for Macworld, I’ve been consistently impressed by the sound quality today’s models are capable of when paired with an iPod, iPhone, iPad, or Mac. But there’s a ...

FiiO’s $989 K17 is a feature-stuffed DAC amp with real power, a 31 band PEQ, streaming, and smooth neutral sound. One box to rule your desk and shame your dongles. FiiO is on a 2025 release spree that ...

For audio enthusiasts looking to upgrade the sound quality of their smartphone or laptop, a portable DAC/amp can be a fairly simple and affordable solution. The tiny hi-fi component plugs into your ...

Make sure your cans can with headphone amps, as well as DAC-amp combos, for any budget or setup. By Adam Douglas Updated Jun 28, 2023 10:12 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the products available on ...

Let down slightly by a flimsy headphone stand and a high price, the Creative Sound Blaster X7 is extremely easy to use, has a plethora of connection options, and is perfect for any beginner audiophile ...

Drop unveiled a new innovation in the form of the xDuoo TA-84 OTL Tube Amp/DAC, the first all-tube Output Transformerless (OTL) amplifier introduced by Drop. A company known for its high-quality audio ...

Driving the software side is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, running Android 13 for a responsive and genuinely modern DAP experience. With 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, plus microSD expansion ...

The new FiiO DAP (Digital Audio Player) is the brand's flagship headphone amplifier and DAC, featuring the latest chipsets and processors for audiophile sound on the go. FiiO’s new flagship Q15 ...