HiFiMAN unveiled their HM-101, a budget-priced, compact USB DAC that can improve the sound of typical audio products from desktop speakers, computer audio and headphones.. The HiFiMAN HM-101 boasts ...

Searching Amazon for "USB DAC" gives you a taste of just how many different flavors of USB DAC are available. Prices start below $10 for simple headphone dongles and then start creeping up in ...

The devices are called USB-DACs (pronounced “dacks”)—digital-to-analog converters with a USB input and standard stereo outputs. Connect your laptop, using one of its USB ports, to the DAC ...

USB DAC review: Six compact components for upgrading your computer’s audio. By R. Matthew Ward. JAN 29, 2014 7:00 pm PST. At a Glance Expert's Rating. Pros. Cons. Our Verdict.

It’s not often though that we see one as miniaturized as [daumemo]’s USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier combo, that fits within a slightly elongated 3.5 mm jack cover as part of a small USB-to ...

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 ...

As a USB DAC and headphone amp combo designed for those with high-quality music collections on their computers, the rPac is quite small and shouldn't really stand out on your desktop.

USB DACs are for everyone, not just audiophiles. USB DACs are for everyone, not just audiophiles. by Vlad Savov. May 26, 2016, 2:47 PM UTC. If you buy ...

Astell & Kern has a new DAC designed for USB-C devices — think of it as a 3.5mm headphone jack that’s been juiced up to offer even better quality, with a $150 price tag to match.

The LED indicator is embedded in the USB-C connector where it’s easy to see as long as it’s facing up, and it uses a similar color pattern as the other DACs: Blue for idle or PCM audio that ...

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