Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio and Rotel. The desktop used to be an afterthought in audio. Now it’s prime ...

Hokay, so here’s the deal. I have a set of Sennheiser Momentum 4 cans. They’re bloody marvellous. Sound great, are comfy, battery lasts for ever. Yay. I also have a Bugera T5 tube amp into which I ...

Ever felt under attack as an electric guitar player? Look around you every time you turn up the volume on your amp to play when there's anyone else in the room you can be on the receiving end of the ...

With hundreds of headphones, IEMs, DACs, and amps on display, CanJam NYC 2026 made one thing clear: a few standout designs ...

Rotel’s DX-3 ($1,499)is a DAC, headphone amp, and preamp all in one. The compact DX-3 is designed to be the “ultimate desktop companion,” ready to drive your favorite headphones or powered speakers.

If you're looking for a premium digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier for a pair of the best audiophile headphones, you should seriously consider the Sennheiser HDV 820. Why?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The Topping DX5 II sets a new benchmark for budget desktop ...

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A headphone DAC and amp are not a requirement to enjoy the sound from your various devices, but sometimes they can help. Many mobile devices have a DAC (digital audio converter) built into their ...