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 ...

Let down slightly by a flimsy headphone stand and a high price, the Creative Sound Blaster X7 is extremely easy to use, has a plethora of connection options, and is perfect for any beginner audiophile ...

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.

A four-star headphone amp/DAC that boasts support for up to DSD256 and 32-bit/384kHz PCM music files as well as one of the largest sets of connectivity options from any amp/DAC out there. It's smooth, ...

The iFi hip-dac2 demonstrates why an external DAC and a high-quality headphone amp are essential for anyone who wants to enjoy the full potential of high-resolution music streaming. Once you get your ...

THX has launched its first consumer product! Onyx is a portable DAC/Amp featuring MQA and THX's AAA amplifier topology in a portable USB-powered package. Read on to see how it compares to Audioquest.

For system integration, the NEO iDSD 3 offers balanced XLR and single-ended RCA line outputs, selectable as fixed or variable, allowing it to function as a DAC, preamp, or headphone amp depending on ...

Some may have seen my recent review of the Luxsin X9, a high-end DAC/headphones amp and pre-amplifier from a new name under the Eversolo range of products overseen by Zidoo. Whilst the X9 comes in at ...

The little FiiO BTR 13 offers a choice of three ways of connecting with a source: computer, smartphone and Bluetooth. The new BTR13 comes from FiiO, an audio brand that makes DACs, headphones and ...