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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

By isolating each section, Eversolo minimizes noise and distortion—allowing for a cleaner soundstage and more precise stereo imaging. Precision Volume Control: The DAC-Z10’s independent left and right ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. There are plenty of people who still like to use wired ...

You likely know that your smartphone and laptop don’t have the greatest built-in DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and headphone amplifier. Thus, when you plug your wired headphones into them, they ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. If you listen to music on your phone using wireless earbuds or ...