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PS Audio's DirectStream MK2 DAC/Preamplifier up converts all digital audio signals to pure DSD and then to analog. Is this method better? Only your...
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In 2025, DACs under $1,000 deliver performance once reserved for flagship gear, making it easier than ever to build a truly high-value digital front...
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TOPPING’s new E50 II DAC packs AK4497S decoding, LDAC Bluetooth, ADAT support, PEQ, and strong I/O for $199, making it a flexible hub for...
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Astell&Kern ends 2025 with the new AK HC5 USB DAC featuring the AK4499EX and the STELLA reference IEMs developed with VOLK Audio and Michael...
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At $225, the Apos x Geshelli Merlin AKM Desktop DAC offers 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD512 support, dual USB and coax inputs, and fully balanced...
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Topping’s $1,799 D900 DAC/Preamp debuts with a custom PSRM 1-bit engine, analog volume control and 10-band PEQ.
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$319 hi-res desktop DAC/AMP with balanced/single-ended outputs, Bluetooth 5.4, USB, optical, coax, and I²S connectivity.
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Does it make sense to use an audio interface to input audio into your computer? For some users -- it's still a useful tool.
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Your smartphone, TV, and music player all utilize a DAC and ADC to convert a digital signal into an analog one. We explain how...
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The Schiit Yggdrasil+ DAC is both modular and available in 2 different variants.
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Offering support for hi-res PCM, DSD, 7 digital inputs, and future upgradability, the McIntosh MDA200 D/A Converter warrants a serious look.
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Do you need a Dongle DAC to stream high-res audio from your smartphone or tablet to your headphones? These are the best Dongle DACs...
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At $199, the THX Onyx Dongle DAC may have stepped on Kong and left the rest of the competition in its wake. Is this...
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The Astell & Kern USB-C Dual DAC Cable is the latest product to enter the Dongle DAC ring. Will it emerge as the winner...
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At $49, Periodic Audio enters the market with the lowest priced dongle DAC we've come across this year.
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The Emotiva Ego+ DACs are both under $150 and that will definitely make them quite popular if you're a fan of the brand or...
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An affordable & portable USB Dongle DAC for your iPhone or Android phone -- the iBasso DC03 is a winning combination for your headphones.
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Qobuz and THX have partnered to deliver even greater value with a new THX Onyx Dongle DAC. A free three-month subscription to the platform.
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It's small, powerful, easy to carry around and guaranteed to make your headphones sound a lot better. The iFi hip-dac2 is going to sell...
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The brand new Cayin RU6 R-2R Dongle DAC/Headphone Amplifier looks to be a formidable challenger in a very competitive category.
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The Questyle CMA Fifteen Headphone Amp/DAC celebrates 15 successful years since the launch of the Chinese high-end audio brand.
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Does the iFi ZEN CAN Signature HFM & ZEN DAC Signature V2 combination make sense for a wide variety of headphones or just HiFiMAN...
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Does Schiit Audio need to be concerned about it dominance below $150? We think the new iFi ZEN Air Series might be a worthy...
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