DACs Weiss DAC204 MK2 DAC Brings Swiss Studio DNA and ES9028PRO Upgrade to North America Weiss DAC204-MK2 arrives in the U.S. and Canada with an upgraded ESS DAC, improved jitter control, and a refined analog output stage. Robert SilvaJune 20, 2026
DACs Canor Audio Verto D3 Tube DAC and Asterion V3 Tube Phono Preamplifier Debut at High End Vienna 2026 Canor Audio debuts Verto D3 tube DAC with PCM 768kHz/DSD512 and Asterion V3 phono preamp with Lundahl SUT at High End Vienna 2026. Robert SilvaJune 5, 2026
Ask an Expert WTF Is Upsampling? Why More Digital Audio Samples Don’t Always Mean Better Sound Does upsampling in digital audio actually improve DAC performance, or just make lower quality files look like high resolution audio? W. JenningsMay 24, 2026
DACs Chord Electronics Quartet Upscaler Targets Reference Digital Audio With Advanced Timing Precision Chord Electronics Quartet is a $35,995 upscaler with Blackbird WTA filtering, built-in ADC, and DAVE support. Your wallet has been warned. Ian WhiteMay 21, 2026
DACs iFi ZEN Air Blue 2 DAC Debuts with Bluetooth 5.4 and aptX Lossless Support At $129, the iFi Audio ZEN Air Blue 2 adds aptX Lossless Bluetooth streaming to any amp or speakers, making it ideal for upgrading... Robert SilvaMay 2, 2026
DACs iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 Debuts with Balanced 4.4mm Output and Increased Power Output iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 adds a 4.4mm balanced output, higher power, and a dedicated power button, upgrading its entry level desktop DAC and... Robert SilvaApril 30, 2026
DACs Geshelli’s Torc DAC at AXPONA 2026 Lets You Have It Your Way Because Different Strokes for Different Folks Geshelli's TORC DAC makes its case at AXPONA 2026 with a modular design, swappable DAC boards, and a real upgrade path that will not... Ian WhiteApril 11, 2026
CD Players FiiO Confirms Price Increases Starting April 1, 2026, Citing Chip Costs, Tariffs, and Market Pressure FiiO raises prices on key DAPs starting April 2026 amid tariffs and rising costs, but with stronger rivals closing in, will buyers stick around? Ian WhiteMarch 29, 2026
DACs Podcast: Chord DACs & Digital Audio Mysteries with Rob Watts Rob Watts, Digital Audio Consultant for Chord Electronics reveals what he's learned about digital audio, designing DACs, and hearing things we can't measure. Mitch AndersonMarch 17, 2026
DACs HiBy W4 Bluetooth DAC/Headphone Amplifier Launches with Balanced Output and Hi-Res Support for $99 HiBy W4 packs aptX Lossless, LDAC, 475mW balanced output, and a touchscreen into a $99 portable Bluetooth DAC Amplifier. Robert SilvaFebruary 22, 2026
DACs Pro-Ject’s Pre Box S3 Is the Desktop Hub You Actually Need — Preamp, DAC, and Headphone Amp in One Tiny Box Pro-Ject’s Pre Box S3 is a compact control hub with phono, HDMI eARC, USB-C, Bluetooth, and headphone support—but can one small box really run... Ian WhiteJanuary 30, 2026