Maybe you've been hearing that an external DAC can improve your audio quality, but what is this component and does it really ...

Why I, a British audio enthusiast, have my eye on a dragon from the US My commute bag always contains an iFi portable DAC and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new DA 256 DAC from Norway's Henry Audio is ready for ...

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 ...

If you're an audiophile or gamer hoping to improve the sound quality from various devices you use daily, you might need a DAC, or digital-to-analog converter, to get the best results. The DAC has one ...

Our trip through the world of audio technology has taken us step-by step from your ears into a typical home Hi-Fi system. We’ve seen the speakers and the amplifier, now it’s time to take a look at ...

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 ...

In 2015, there’s not much question about audio storage, transmission, or streaming: it’s digital. Apart from rare sightings of vinyl or open-reel tape in boutique sales or creative enclaves, audio is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Hot on the heels of its announcement of the new Andromeda ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There are many ways to improve the experience of enjoying ...

As you have probably noticed, there’s a new trend in the smartphone industry of including “studio quality” audio chips inside modern flagship smartphones. While a 32-bit DAC (digital to analog ...

Can Fosi Audio’s $199 K7 deliver truly audiophile-grade sound with balanced power, EQ, and broad connectivity—or does value finally meet its limits? That doesn’t mean Fosi always outperforms those ...