This simple adapter circuit is specially intended for use with the USB Audio DAC published in this website elsewhere. With an easily implemented modification, it is possible to make the output of the ...

For anyone with an interest in building audio projects, it’s likely that an early project will be a headphone amplifier. They’re relatively easy to build from transistors, ICs, or tubes, and it’s ...

FiiO KA11 is a compact and powerful Hi-Fi USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed to enhance your audio experience across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers. Despite its ...

Many mobile devices either rock a poor quality audio jack or don't have one at all, so if you want to plug in your favorite legacy ear candy you'll need a USB DAC to bridge the gap. Luxury audio brand ...

$319 hi-res desktop DAC/AMP with balanced/single-ended outputs, Bluetooth 5.4, USB, optical, coax, and I²S connectivity. After a short listening session with the HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled, eCoustics ...

At $109, the FiiO KA15 is a retro inspired dongle DAC that looks like a mini cassette player, but there’s no tape involved. Building on its previously released USB DAC products such as the KA13 and ...

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 ...

At €3311/US$3599, the Gustard R30 wants to be your next streaming DAC. The Chinese manufacturer has put discrete R2R ...

Three years on from the first Neo iDSD DAC-cum-headphone amp, a sequel is finally ready to launch. With a raft of new features and upgrades, including extensive support for numerous formats alongside ...

The FiiO BTR13 Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amplifier is a newly launched device that promises an exceptional audio experience with its advanced features and versatility. At the heart of the BTR13 is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. This article is more than 3 years old. The iFi Zen Air DAC ...