The iFi Go Link is a steal, a stellar piece of gear that delivers a truly high-res audio experience at a knockout price. The iFi Go Link is a bargain-priced portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier ...

You’re tired of using $10 Walmart headphones, and you think that it’s time you finally start taking your audio seriously. Congratulations! You’ve just embarked on a long and annoying journey. Building ...

This tiny British made headphone amplifier and DAC can connect to a smartphone, tablet or computer and delivers hi-res audiophile sound that will blow your sonic socks off. The GO link from British ...

Worth its price tag, the iFi Zen Air DAC 2 is a solid piece of audio tech that won’t break the bank while providing an ...

My stepdad uses iFi’s Zen DAC (the current version of which costs $199) in his simple desktop rig. It’s connected to his laptop via USB, and functions as both DAC and volume control for his Emotiva ...

The term audiophile was coined in 1951 to describe enthusiasts who care deeply about how their audio sounds. An entire culture has grown around audiophilia, including a massive consumer space filled ...

Four new wired headphones and a compact USB DAC give ULTRASONE its biggest product launch to date, with models aimed at ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've probably heard the arguments that digital music — or at least CD-quality digital music — is inherently flawed compared to all-analog ...

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 ...

When it is not, the obvious upgrade is usually an external DAC or headphone amplifier: Easy to connect, easy to reach and easy to carry over to the next machine. Creative's Sound Blaster AE-X takes ...