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 ...

FiiO's diminutive dongle is a highly portable power-up for your phone, tablet or computer ...

Many of us will serve up our favorite tunes using a smartphone, but may be left wanting in the sound quality department. That's where a portable headphone amp/DAC can help, and the latest model from ...

If you're looking to give your laptop audio the sonic boost it most certainly needs but don't want to pay a pretty penny to do it, you're in luck: our favourite budget desktop DAC is not only ...

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 ...

FiiO’s new R9 might be one of the most forward thinking streamers and headphone amplifiers we have seen in awhile. HDMI ARC, balanced XLR outputs, and support for wireless headphones have us very ...

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 ...

Naim has launched its second DAC, the DAC-V1, at CES 2013, which opened its doors in Las Vegas this morning. The £1250 DAC-V1 is a compact preamplifier/converter ...

Chances are, you're just like me. You've always loved music, but building your own hi-fi system was something that other people did – older people with way more disposable income than you! Sure, music ...