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There's a new 32-bit, 16-core XMOS chip for USB data and a high-performance driver for Windows; other platforms don't require a driver. And there's Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC and aptX Adaptive up to ...
Campfire Audio launches the Relay portable DAC/amp with AKM SEQ 4493 chip, balanced outputs, and high-res support at $229. Strong tech, but tough competition awaits.
Shanling has launched a new flagship hi-res audio player – the Shanling M8T – with dual DACs and twin tubes on board. It's a high-end player with a serious specification, and follows in the ...
Sony just announced the PHA-2 High-Resolution Portable DAC/Amplifier, which was conceived to deliver superior sound reproduction from a variety of audio sources. It is the first portable DAC/amplifier ...
It’s like buses – we wait months for new budget hi-res music players that might finally rival Astell & Kern’s Award-winning entry-level A&norma SR25 MKII, only for two to then come along one after ...
Portable HiFi. That's the promise of this tiny not-so-dongle DAC and amp. At $79.99, is this the upgrade your smartphone needs?
We tested four desktop amplifiers, each with a built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC), aimed at turning your Mac into a quality desktop audio system.
A family of octal 8-, 10-, and 12-b buffered voltage-output DACs has been released for mobile phone, PDA, and other portable communication designs. The 8-b AD5308, 10-b AD5318, and 12-b AD5328 operate ...
A portable DAC/amp is a great way to give your smartphone or laptop an audio upgrade. This one packs the power of an analog tube amp.
Desktop audio specialist, Audioengine, has launched two USB DACs - the portable D1 and the wireless D2 - with a host of interesting features, including high-resolution music support and headphone ...
With signature FiiO power, innovative engineering and sleek aesthetic sensibility, the K15 is a full-system desktop DAC/amp ...