Perhaps an actual portable CD player, high-fidelity or not, is not everyone’s cuppa. I mean, sure, some of us appreciate the retro aspect and the memories it brings back, but damn, can you imagine lugging around a CD pouch stuffed with compact discs? Well, this is where a pseudo CD […]
If you are like me from the old school days, the term “Sound Blaster” would evoke a physical card that plugs into the mainboard’s PCI (or ISA in the early 90s), allowing PCs to play and record real digital audio. Before Sound Blaster, PCs could only make beeps. A dedicated […]
Listening to music when out and about is, well, just listening. Music becomes your life’s BGM—whether you’re half-asleep on the bus, daydreaming, or scrolling through the latest celebrity meltdown. But if you do pay attention to the quality and demand more, the FiiO TINY is the most affordable upgrade to […]
If you are in the market for a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier, then you may want to check out FiiO’s latest offering. FiiO continues to make waves in the audio industry with their latest release, the K11 R2R desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. This innovative device offers audiophiles a […]
If you are into audiophile cans, you would know that some high-end headphones will require amplification to realize their full potential. The xDuoo XA-10 you see here will let you do just that and then some. The XA-10 is a high-performance balance digital-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier.
Since the elimination of the 3.5mm headphone jack from most flagship smartphones, your high-end headphone is probably relegated to be used with your laptop or home Hi-Fi. Thankfully, there’s USB-C to 3.5mm port adapter that will let you continue to use your favorite wired headphones.
Nearly four decades since its founding, THX, has finally released the company’s first consumer electronics, a portable amplifier and DAC for headphones called THX Onyx.
The struggle is real when it comes to deciding whether to go with vacuum tubes amp or solid state amp. But with the new McIntosh MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, you need not to decide between the two. You can have the cake and eat it. Although the price it commands […]
Turning your dated, but still good-sounding speakers relevant to today’s world is not new. However, if you are looking to amp the sound up with a memorable retro-styling, startup RÖTH & MYERS is here to help with SoundHub.
Whether you have a 2.0 speaker setup or using high-quality headphones with your PC or Mac, the new Creative Sound Blaster X3 USB DAC promised to deliver breathtaking audio.
Digital Audio Converter, or DAC, fills in the gap between very high-end (read: very expensive) digital audio player and not having any. It probably won’t be the best sounding if you are going to be picky, but it will greatly enhances the audio puts out by your smartphone.