At $1,599, the Schiit Gungnir 2 DAC is modular, upgradable, and compatible with Schiit’s new Forkbeard control system and app. Are high-end external DACs still relevant? The simple truth is that we ...

A modular hub featuring DAC, amp and programmable controllers Capable of driving headphones up to 300 ohms Early bird pricing of $329 / £249 (about AU$499) For gamers and musicians of a certain age, ...

Audio brand Eversolo has announced the unveiling of its latest high-end audio product in the shape of the DAC-Z10, a high-resolution DAC and headphone amplifier. The DAC-Z10 can reconstruct digital ...

Creative have this week introduced a new combination amplifier soundcard and USB DAC system in the form of the Sound Blaster X5 which is now available to purchase priced at £270. The external USB ...

When gaming, decent audio is a must. Not only does it provide a fuller immersion into the gaming experience, but it can also mean the difference between life and death in online multiplayer games. A ...

Around this time last year, Astell&Kern combined a digital audio player and desktop headphone amplifier into a single device for the launch of the Acro CA1000. Now a new model joins the family, which ...

While headphones are getting even better sounding, sometimes you have that pair you just don’t want to give up. Or you want to improve your laptop or desktop system audio quality without having to ...

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 ...

The Schiit Mimir DAC offers high-res 32-bit PCM sound, digital preamp functionality, and balanced outputs, all without the fluff of MQA or DSD—just pure, Norse-quality audio. The Schiit Audio Mimir ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever listened to an MP3, watched a movie on Netflix, or jumped on a Zoom call, you’ve used a DAC. Digital-to-analog converters (or DACs for short) are the unsung heroes of the digital audio ...