So, I have recently bot the Onkyo TX 8050 receiver. It is a stereo speaker (not A/V), but it does have digital inputs, optical and coax. I am using Apple TV as source audio, into the optical input in ...

I’m currently looking into buying an external USB powered DAC + Headphone amplifier for my 2008 Mac Pro. I was wondering whether the sound quality output from an external DAC would be significantly ...

Let down slightly by a flimsy headphone stand and a high price, the Creative Sound Blaster X7 is extremely easy to use, has a plethora of connection options, and is perfect for any beginner audiophile ...

The Helm Audio Bolt DAC/AMP’s outstanding audio performance; ability to decode every major high-res audio format—including MQA; ultra-compact form factor; and $99 price makes it a must-have device.

If you’ve been looking for a way to increase the quality of your audio and take full advantage of your headphones, in-ear monitors (IEMs), or gaming headset but don’t want to spend more than $100, the ...

Last month I reviewed the super Bolt DAC from Helm Audio. This tiny device plugs into a smartphone and instantly upgrades the audio and will even play MQA files from TIDAL Masters. The little Bolt ...

The $849 FiiO K9 Pro ESS DAC/Amp comes with an extensive feature set and stellar sonics. It’s not perfect but there is a lot to like. As an audio engineer and record producer, I have developed ...

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Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

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 ...