The Helm Audio Bolt DAC/AMP’s outstanding audio performance; ability to decode every major high-res audio format—including MQA; ultra-compact form factor; and $99 price makes it a must-have device.

Last week, we took a look at the Magni and Modi headphone amp and DAC combo from Schiit Audio. Today, we’re taking things one step further with the Asgard 3, complete with the AK4490 DAC module. It’s ...

What’s also changed is scope. Fosi is no longer just a DAC-and-amp company. The lineup now stretches into headphones, turntables, subwoofers, and passive speakers, signaling a brand that’s trying to ...

The Cambridge Audio MXN10 network streamer ($499) and DacMagic 200M DAC ($549) offer excellent sound, high build quality, and easy usability in a compact form factor for a wide variety of systems. If ...

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 ...

This tiny DAC delivers hi-res audio at home and on the go. When we listen to music, there’s more often than not a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) in the signal path between the source, the amplifier ...

The Helm Audio DB12 THX Portable Headphone Amplifier and Bolt Dongle DAC offer quite the punch for under $230. Helm Audio are a prime example of a personal audio company that really understand the ...

Following quickly after the release of the AFUL MagicOne, AFUL is back with a portable and affordable DAC/amp that promises to “revolutionize” your listening experience anywhere you may be listening ...

If you’re looking to build your own iPod or iPhone stereo, AirPlay audio system, or desktop audio system, you could buy self-powered speakers, such as computer speakers or studio monitors. But with a ...

What for a mobile DAC/headphone amp? The proliferation of truly mobile audio devices (post-Walkman/Discman), starting with the iPod, has made music-on-the-go a new norm, something taken for granted.