Burson is also using a transistor-based amplification stage built around four Onsemi MJE15032 transistors per channel. Those ...
A D/A converter and headphone amplifier in one box. In lieu of connecting headphones to the analog audio-out headphone jack found on every computer and mobile device, the DAC/headphone amp provides ...
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 ...
The THX Onyx DAC/Amp works with computers and smartphones to produce audiophile quality music including MQA files. This is the first product THX has made to sell directly to consumers and uses THX AAA ...
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.
Buyers looking for gadgets that deliver high fidelity audio might keep an eye out for the THX logo as a visual guide to quality assurance, and now the company behind the standard has launched its ...
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 ...
With hundreds of headphones, IEMs, DACs, and amps on display, CanJam NYC 2026 made one thing clear: a few standout designs ...
I almost always recommend a full-sized desktop DAC and headphone amp for pure performance, but the Questyle Sigma Pro is forcing me to rethink everything. In this review, I put the Sigma Pro ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. I love pocket DACs. These Digital-to-Analog gizmos combine ...
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 ...