A digital amplifier with a DAC that connects with a handheld PC and USB, outputs sound as analog to a speaker and enjoy high-quality sound reproduction is a PC audio special magazine "Digifing(Tax ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Naim has launched its second DAC, the DAC-V1, at CES 2013, which opened its doors in Las Vegas this morning. The £1250 DAC-V1 is a compact preamplifier/converter ...

The FiiO BTR7 is a compact amplifier/DAC that can connect to a smartphone or laptop to play high-res music files over USB or Bluetooth. Those who really love their music like to listen to tunes ...

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 ...

Can the rather basic EarMen Angel DAC/headphone amplifier compete with the best from iFI and Chord? It might be a better option for some with really difficult headphones. A number of years ago, I was ...