Pro-Ject’s Pre Box S3 is a compact control hub with phono, HDMI eARC, USB-C, Bluetooth, and headphone support—but can one small box really run your entire system?

If you’ve ever listened to an MP3, watched a movie on Netflix, or jumped on a Zoom call, you’ve used a DAC. Digital-to-analog converters (or DACs for short) are the unsung heroes of the digital audio ...

Esoteric’s N-05XE and S-05XE combine flagship DAC, streaming, balanced preamp, serious headphone amp, and Class A power—but at $26,500, is this the most future-proof “affordable” reference system?

High-precision, instrumentation-grade digital-to-analog conversion has undergone significant progress (see sidebar 'A history of digital-to-analog conversion'). Ten years ago, 12-bit DACs were premium ...

Schiit just took the wraps off of its latest and greatest DAC. The $299 Schiit Mimir is a high-quality DAC that uses the company’s proprietary digital filter. For an additional $50, you can get the ...

The Pro-Ject Pre Box S3 brings all your audio sources together ...

Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. Find out more about how we test. The third generation of iFi’s ...

"Upgradeitis" is a term bandied about the audio world to describe the desire to buy new gear that you technically don't need. Sure, an extra HDMI input or a slightly better room correction system ...

Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. Find out more about how we test. Elsewhere, it may look as if ...