I’ve got some bad news: Those nice headphones and great speakers that you spent so much money on? They probably don’t sound as good as they could. You spent the time searching for the best audio gear ...

Two new thumb-size portable USB DACS are on tap from AudioQuest for on-the-go listening from laptops and mobile devices. A compact tabletop DAC is also on display, all with the ability to handle ...

If you love music, then you know that phones don't have the best audio quality. This small gadget lets you plug in headphones ...

If you're determined to listen to high-resolution audio on your phone using high-end earphones, you'll want a DAC — and Astell & Kern thinks it has one of the better options. The company has ...

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 ...

The Real question is can you ABX it against regular PC Onboard audio? Or just to make the Apples to Apples comparison, how's it ABX vs a UCA202 or a Fiio E10? They are both cheaper (UCA202 being MUCH ...

Google introduced a new pattern earlier this month with a beta program for the upcoming June Feature Drop for Pixel devices, and it seems that the update had some useful changes behind the scenes.

We take a deep dive into the often unexplored area of the PC, the sound setup. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We have a few ...

The AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt DAC faces a long line of dongle DAC competitors in 2021 but is still the one to beat. Digital music streaming hit 85% market penetration in 2020. Not that it needed any ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. There are plenty of people who still like to use wired ...

Let down slightly by a flimsy headphone stand and a high price, the Creative Sound Blaster X7 is extremely easy to use, has a plethora of connection options, and is perfect for any beginner audiophile ...

So, based on some of what I've read (here and here), I probably want to swap out to an external USB Audio or USB DAC. Those links are not clickable without registering, but I am going to guess they're ...