Articles The Best DACs, Headphone Amps and DAPs from CanJam London 2026 Which DACs, headphone amps and DAPs stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best electronics across every price point. James FiorucciJuly 20, 2026
Headphone Amps Luxsin X8 and X9 DAC and Headphone Amps Bring HP-EQ, Touchscreens, and Serious Desktop Power Luxsin X8 and X9 desktop DAC and headphone amps arrive in North America with HP-EQ, touchscreens, serious output power, and AI-assisted EQ on the... Ian WhiteJuly 7, 2026
Headphone Amps Topping DX1 II Review: Does Schiit Have a $119 DAC and Headphone Amp Problem? Can Topping’s $119 DX1 II outfeature Schiit and FiiO with 4.4mm balanced headphone output, PEQ, optical I/O, and console support? James FiorucciJuly 2, 2026
Headphone Amps FiiO Jade Audio LEVEL 1 Desktop Amp Debuts at High End Vienna 2026 with 300 Watts for $139 FiiO debuts the Jade Audio LEVEL 1 desktop amp, JT9 planar headphones, and CLASS A headphone amp at High End Vienna 2026. Ian WhiteJune 7, 2026
Dongle DACs iFi GO link 2 Max Debuts at High End Vienna 2026: S-Balanced Dongle DAC For $85? iFi GO link 2 Max adds dual ESS DACs, 241mW output, S-Balanced tech, and hi-res PCM/DSD support to an $85 USB-C dongle DAC. Ian WhiteJune 5, 2026
Headphone Amps iFi iDSD GR 2 Portable DAC Amp Debuts With New DAC Architecture, K2HD, and Lossless Bluetooth iFi iDSD GR 2 features PCM1795 DAC, 1,513mW output, K2HD, aptX Lossless, LDAC, OLED control, and a $529 price. Ian WhiteJune 5, 2026
Headphone Amps FiiO Teases K17 R2R Pro DAC and Headphone Amplifier With Wi-Fi Coming mid-2026, the FiiO K17 R2R Pro DAC and headphone amplifier aims for a more analogue like listening experience with proprietary resistor ladder architecture. Ian WhiteApril 30, 2026
Headphone Amps Audio-Technica at AXPONA 2026: Japan’s Quiet Giant Steps Into the Spotlight Audio-Technica proved at AXPONA 2026 why it still matters, from $59 headphones to the $108,000 Narukami, plus phono cartridges and turntables. W. JenningsApril 21, 2026
Headphone Amps La Dolce Audio Current Drive Tube Amplifiers Have a Different Take on Valve Amplification: AXPONA 2026 La Dolce Audio current drive tube amplifiers challenge traditional designs with user tunable harmonic control and modular flexibility. W. JenningsApril 20, 2026
Headphone Amps Audma’s ELISA Technology Enables Speaker Like Soundstage from Any Headphones: AXPONA 2026 Audma Maestro HPA1 and Brioso PHPA1 headphone amplifiers use delay line processing to reshape imaging, adding adjustable stage depth and direction. W. JenningsApril 19, 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