If you shop at Best Buy, you have probably noticed (depending on where you live) that in the very back corner sits a boutique called “Magnolia”. Don’t feel bad if you have never ventured inside; you ...

The Astell & Kern USB-C Dual DAC Cable is the latest product to enter the Dongle DAC ring. Will it emerge as the winner or mere contender? It was only a matter of time before DAP manufacturer, Astell ...

I’ve got some bad news: Those nice headphones and great speakers that you spent so much money on? They probably don’t sound as good as they could. You spent the time searching for the best audio gear ...

If you're an audiophile looking for an inexpensive new fix, this one's for you. Hong Kong-based Hidizs has packed a tiny but capable DAC into a USB-C cable that connects to IEMs (in-ear monitors), so ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've probably heard the arguments that digital music — or at least CD-quality digital music — is inherently flawed compared to all-analog ...

Motherboard audio is good enough for most people. When it is not, the obvious upgrade is usually an external DAC or headphone amplifier: Easy to connect, easy to reach and easy to carry over to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Hot on the heels of its announcement of the new Andromeda ...

Weird issue... Short version, plugging a USB Schiit modi (DAC) in one of the front USB ports of the computer results in some sort of intermittent noises; like the noise can cut for a fraction of a ...

Many audiophiles say you need a DAC to get your system's best sound quality. And while I don’t consider myself an audiophile, I love listening to music and appreciate the fine detail you hear in every ...