HiFiMAN has some new toys this weekend at CanJam NYC 2022. The $599 HiFiMan EF400 DAC/Headphone Amplifier has arrived. When HiFiMAN discontinued its EF6 Headphone Amplifier, it created a void in its ...

The brand new Cayin RU6 R-2R Dongle DAC/Headphone Amplifier looks to be a formidable challenger in a very competitive category. Just in time for Black Friday, Cayin have unveiled a rather unique ...

Speakertec based in the UK, has created a new pocket headphone amplifier called the KITTY which combines both a portable amplifier with interchangeable DAC modules providing a “swiss army knife for ...

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 ...

Monoprice’s Monolith Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC will bring out the best in your headphones, but the unit’s form factor, analog input, and smudge-prone surface hold it back from earning ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He ...

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 ...

Want to give your workstation an audio boost? Get a headphone amplifier. They’re simple to use, affordable and damn cool. A desktop DAC/amp is a simple and (sometimes) affordable component that ...

The newC 389 HybridDigital DAC amplifier id designed to be the heart for an audiophile stereo system offering great sound quality and NAD’s MDC2 Modular Design Construction platform. Classic audio ...

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

These days, music is more accessible than ever and in increasingly rich audio formats. Gone are the days of struggling to unearth a quality MP3 from whatever reputable downloader you can find online.