Its newest component, the Toppping E50 II, is an external DAC that’s designed to pair with an external headphone amplifier, a ...

In 2025, DACs under $1,000 deliver performance once reserved for flagship gear, making it easier than ever to build a truly ...

"Topping releases a new DAC" isn't really news: it makes loads of them, from the ultra-affordable D10s to the G5 portable ...

The DL400 is a high-powered desktop amp with impressive specification and a very competitive price tag. SMSL has developed a ...

Italian speaker manufacturer Audel has unveiled a complete desktop component audio system. It consists of compact Audel Nika ...

DAC & Formats: ESS ES9039MSPRO; PCM 44.1–768 kHz (32-bit) and DSD 2.8–22.5 MHz (1-bit) via USB/I2S; Optical/Coax/AES to 192 kHz/24-bit; DoP256 (USB) and DoP64 (Optical/Coax/AES) ...

The DX-5 is a modern, minimal device with just a power button, source button, headphone jack, display, and knob on the front of the device. This simplicity is one of the first things to make the DX-5 ...

Rotel has a long history (65 years) of creating high-quality, audiophile-level audio equipment, and the DX-5 is no exception to the reputation.

Questyle's new DAC and headphone amps deliver Hi-Res Audio, LDAC and impressively powerful output for a wide range of headphones and IEMs. Starting at $599, they don't come cheap – but they do have a ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The Topping DX5 II sets a new benchmark for budget desktop ...

MQA Labs has launched Qrono dsd and Qrono d2a, a set of technologies that the group claims will improve the audio output of any digital-to-analog converter (DAC). They’re the first new products ...