The FiiO BTR7 is a compact amplifier/DAC that can connect to a smartphone or laptop to play high-res music files over USB or Bluetooth. Those who really love their music like to listen to tunes ...

AudioControl announced the Rialto 400, a compact, high-powered amplifier with a built-in audiophile-grade DAC (digital to analog converter) designed specifically to provide greater performance and ...

This tiny British made headphone amplifier and DAC can connect to a smartphone, tablet or computer and delivers hi-res audiophile sound that will blow your sonic socks off. The GO link from British ...

The introduction timing may be off, but budget audiophile brand NAD is going upscale with its first digital amplifier, the M2. Listening to it I'm convinced NAD's on the right track. Ex-movie theater ...

The iFi Go Link is a steal, a stellar piece of gear that delivers a truly high-res audio experience at a knockout price. The iFi Go Link is a bargain-priced portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier ...

Creative Technology's Sound Blaster X7 is designed to be a powerful amplifier in a compact box. The device is slated to cost $400. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, Editor Former CNET editor Dong Ngo ...

DACs can offer a huge uptick in sound quality. Our DAC buying guide explores budget options for audiophiles starting from $129. That’s not to say that you can’t get state-of-the-art playback from a ...

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In our first installment of the “The Audiophile System Builder” we focused on desktop systems with self-powered loudspeakers priced under $1,000 that offer excellent sound quality and value. But what ...

David is the former Editor-in-Chief of Android Police and now the EIC of Esper.io. He's been an Android user since the early days - his first smartphone was a Google Nexus One! David graduated from ...

US billionaire Warren Buffett likes to note how little advantage his considerable wealth secures him over the average person. He still wears pants like everyone else, lives in a modest house, and uses ...