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 ...

As enthusiasts, we like to push. We push our graphics in the latest video games. We push our computers to higher clock speeds. We even push ourselves to grind out that one more level before giving in ...

Powerful, highly resolving, and one of the most understated looking stacks of high-end headphone gear around. The EarMen Tradutto stack is the real deal. Are there really that many consumers ...

A D/A converter and headphone amplifier in one box. In lieu of connecting headphones to the analog audio-out headphone jack found on every computer and mobile device, the DAC/headphone amp provides ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The older I get, the more I appreciate listening to music ...

At $1,499, the Rotel DX-3 is a versatile, all-in-one audio hub for everything from low-impedance in-ears to demanding high-impedance headphones without breaking a sweat. Rotel’s new DX-3 isn’t just ...

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Audioengine has branched out to make its own headphone amp and DAC. It's a premium product with a dual-DAC design and wide compatibility with headphones and IEMs. Highly pocketable, the HXL is ...

If you listen to music on your phone using wireless earbuds or headphones, you can probably skip this review. However, if you still physically plug into your phone to get the best possible quality out ...

When we talk about music, it’s hard not to associate headphones with it, especially in the current scenario, we most certainly need the best portable headphone amp. However, given the amount of work ...

Now that pretty much every major streaming music service — except Spotify — offers lossless audio options at CD-quality or better, you may be wondering how you can hear that extra level of sound ...

I have a pair of AKG K 240 (mk 2) which are plugged into the headphone jack on my laptop. Sounds fine to me, but there's always the lure of "better sound"... The consensus on various audiophile forums ...