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 ...

While it is hardly a part of everyday language, a 'DAC' (digital-to-analogue converter) is a part of our everyday life – you probably use one every day, perhaps without even realising it. You see, any ...

TOPPING’s new E50 II DAC packs AK4497S decoding, LDAC Bluetooth, ADAT support, PEQ, and strong I/O for $199, making it a flexible hub for modern desktop audio.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

UK audio gear maker iFi – the firm behind the portable hip-dac from February – has launched a new mains-powered hi-res digital-to-analog converter (DAC)/headphone amp that's promised to deliver ...

So I'm looking to seriously update/upgrade my computer speakers so I don't have to wear headphones to have good sound. I'm looking at, right now, perhaps the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed ...

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 ...