UK-based brand Topping has unveiled its latest hi-res DAC, the DX5 II. Billed as a compact powerhouse that can also act as a preamplifier and headphone amp, the new unit promises plenty of performance ...

HIFIMAN is expanding its range of high-performance desktop headphone DAC/amplifiers with the release of the new EF500 ($459) and EF499($299). Both devices provide audiophile-grade performance while ...

If you’re looking to build your own iPod or iPhone stereo, AirPlay audio system, or desktop audio system, you could buy self-powered speakers, such as computer speakers or studio monitors. But with a ...

HIFIMAN is best known for its line of high-end headphones, but today we’re looking at its premiere desktop sound system: the HIFIMAN Serenade. Featuring its acclaimed Himalaya PRO R2R DAC and enough ...

HiFiMAN announced two affordable desktop DAC amps priced at $299 and $459 with one big difference. Find out which one is right for you. Smaller and more powerful desktop DAC/headphone amplifiers have ...

Fi ZEN Air DAC 2 adds a 4.4mm balanced output, higher power, and a dedicated power button, upgrading its entry level desktop DAC and headphone amp design.

At MMORPG, we first discovered Fiio with its line of affordable, pocketable headphone amplifiers. It's only fitting then, that we find ourselves in this edition of Golden Ears coming full circle and ...

While gaming is often the primary motivator, people build or buy PCs because of the versatility they offer. Unlike dedicated consoles, gaming PCs also function as top notch web browsers, content ...

CES surprised us this year by hosting the introductions of not one but two new desktop digital-to-analog converters (DACs)—devices that process the signal from a digital audio source and convert it to ...

If you've never heard of a 'DAC' before, you might be surprised to hear that you most likely use one everyday. DAC stands for digital-to-analogue converter and any device that delivers digital sound – ...

The best DAC players can transform your music listening experience. A DAC, or digital-to-analog converter, turns digital audio files into the analog sound we all hear. While every device has a ...

CES surprised us this year by hosting the introductions of not one but two new desktop digital-to-analog converters (DACs)—devices that process the signal from a digital audio source and convert it to ...