Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new McIntosh C53 preamplifier includes digital and ...

British audiophile brand Arcam appears to be making a greater effort to go mainstream these days with products such as the Arcam rCube iPhone dock and now, an entry-level USB DAC/headphone amplifier ...

TEAC has announced the introduction of the £250 AI-101DA integrated amplifier with USB DAC – the first product in its new 'baby' Reference 101 series that marks the next stage in its "quest to ...

Ultra-affordable USB-C to headphone adapter with DAC 32-bit/384kHz Hi-Res Audio support in a tiny body About $26 – but we're ...

At $1,599, the Schiit Gungnir 2 DAC is modular, upgradable, and compatible with Schiit’s new Forkbeard control system and app. Are high-end external DACs still relevant? The simple truth is that we ...

More power, improved connectivity, and hi-res support for every relevant codec makes the iFi hip-dac 3 a real bargain at $199. iPhone 15 users need to check this one out. Having just recommended iFi’s ...

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 ...

The Schiit Yggdrasil DAC & Ragnarok amp represent Schiit’s finest components. With a thoroughly engineered component system, this pair offer incredible sound without compromise, but at a high price.

It's been a busy day down at Chord Electronics' HQ in Kent, with no fewer than eight new models joining the jewel-like Chordette range. We're already familiar with the Chordette Gem DAC, complete with ...

Starting off as a spotty youth who worked in Currys, he moved to the BBC (after getting a degree) where he was an editorial wrangler. A stint writing for Top Gear and co-presenting Sky One's Gadget ...

This engineer could have just stuck with the Gateway 2000-branded, Altec Lansing-designed powered speaker set. But where’s ...

Just how much would you be prepared to pay for a Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) or headphone amplifier so you could have audiophile music on the move? It’s a hot question in audiophile circles, ...