ecoustics

EarMen Tradutto Stack: Review

Powerful, highly resolving, and one of the most understated looking stacks of high-end headphone gear around. The EarMen Tradutto stack is the real deal. Are there really that many consumers ...
PC Gamer

I feel this tube amp + DAC lends me some imagined audiophile credence but it's also the best thing I added to my desk this year

If you're going to be one of those audio guys, why not also look the part with a tube amp? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. One of ...
eCoustics

TOPPING E50 II Launches With AK4497S DAC, LDAC Bluetooth, ADAT Support and Full PEQ Control

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.
Audioholics

Focal Arche Headphone DAC/Amplifier Review - Get It Before Its Gone

Focal Arche is a pre-amp/DAC, headphone amplifier with two 32-bit AK4490 DACs and two separate 1W @ 32-ohm amplifiers to power your headphones with pristine clarity. How does it sound? Read on.
MMORPG

Schiit Audio Asgard 3 Headphone Amplifier with AK4490 DAC Review

Last week, we took a look at the Magni and Modi headphone amp and DAC combo from Schiit Audio. Today, we’re taking things one step further with the Asgard 3, complete with the AK4490 DAC module. It’s ...
MMORPG

Schiit Audio Magni/Modi DAC and Headphone Amp Review

As enthusiasts, we like to push. We push our graphics in the latest video games. We push our computers to higher clock speeds. We even push ourselves to grind out that one more level before giving in ...
TechHive

iFi hip-dac portable DAC/headphone amp review: Sublime sound from a tiny, well-built package

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 ...
gearpatrol

The Simple Gadget That Instantly Improves the Sound of Your iPhone, MacBook or Android Device

Every smartphone has both a built-in amplifier and digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The amplifier cranks the audio signal to a level so that your headphones (or the smartphone’s speakers) can ...
Digital Trends

What’s a headphone amp, and why would you need one?

These days, music is more accessible than ever and in increasingly rich audio formats. Gone are the days of struggling to unearth a quality MP3 from whatever reputable downloader you can find online.
What Hi-Fi?

Campfire Audio’s tiny DAC/headphone amp promises premium performance from a pocketable size

Known primarily for its eye-catching and rather pricey in-ear headphones, Campfire Audio has gone in a different direction with its latest product. The Relay DAC/AMP is a tiny, portable DAC and ...
Audioholics

Cambridge Audio MXN10 and DacMagic 200M Review

The Cambridge Audio MXN10 network streamer ($499) and DacMagic 200M DAC ($549) offer excellent sound, high build quality, and easy usability in a compact form factor for a wide variety of systems. If ...