Our trip through the world of audio technology has taken us step-by step from your ears into a typical home Hi-Fi system. We’ve seen the speakers and the amplifier, now it’s time to take a look at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new DA 256 DAC from Norway's Henry Audio is ready for ...

If you're an audiophile or gamer hoping to improve the sound quality from various devices you use daily, you might need a DAC, or digital-to-analog converter, to get the best results. The DAC has one ...

In 2015, there’s not much question about audio storage, transmission, or streaming: it’s digital. Apart from rare sightings of vinyl or open-reel tape in boutique sales or creative enclaves, audio is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Hot on the heels of its announcement of the new Andromeda ...

An external DAC is an essential purchase for anyone looking to stream hi-res music from services like Apple Music, Qobuz, or Tidal, and the DragonFly Cobalt combines portability with incredible ...

Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President in charge of running Apple Music, recently gave an interview to Billboard magazine in which he discussed a wide range of topics, including the often thorny ...

The RME ADI-2 DAC FS delivers natural-sounding and remarkably detailed audio when converting a digital source to analog. RME Audio’s RME ADI-2 DAC FS is a desktop device with fantastic sound and an ...

Consumers are looking for more and better functionality on their portable multimedia players. System designers have responded by creating increasingly complex systems, yet they must continue to ...

Are we approaching the end of the line for expensive DACs? It’s starting to feel that way. If my last DAC is the Holo Audio Spring3 KTE, I will be perfectly fine with it for many years to come.

AXPONA 2026 returns April 10 to 12 in Schaumburg, Illinois. We have early details on new hi-fi products set to debut at North America’s largest audio show. Each spring, the global hi-fi industry makes ...