What for a mobile DAC/headphone amp? The proliferation of truly mobile audio devices (post-Walkman/Discman), starting with the iPod, has made music-on-the-go a new norm, something taken for granted.

British audiophile brand Arcam appears to be making a greater effort to go mainstream these days with products such as the Arcam rCube iPhone dock and now, an entry-level USB DAC/headphone amplifier ...

Forte Distribution previews Shanling’s $399 EH2 DAC Headphone Amp for CanJam Attendees The EH2 (SRP: $399) is a sleek, stylish, compact model that is designed to perform well above its price class, ...

A D/A converter and headphone amplifier in one box. In lieu of connecting headphones to the analog audio-out headphone jack found on every computer and mobile device, the DAC/headphone amp provides ...

The desktop DAC/headphone amplifier category is getting very crowded and competitive. The understated Topping D30Pro DAC and A30Pro Headphone Amplifier are diamonds in the rough. Let’s have a ...

In this audiophile review, I'm taking a deep dive into the Questyle Sigma DAC and Headphone Amplifier, a portable powerhouse ...

Monoprice’s Monolith Portable Headphone Amplifier and DAC will bring out the best in your headphones, but the unit’s form factor, analog input, and smudge-prone surface hold it back from earning ...

If you’ve decided to invest in an audiophile-grade set of wired headphones or IEMs, you should definitely consider acquiring a headphone amp to power them. Perhaps something like Rotel’s slick new ...

If you’re looking for better audio at your desk, one of the best things you can do is buy a nice pair of wired headphones and a headphone amp/DAC that can properly drive them. The advantage of wired ...

If you listen to music on your phone using wireless earbuds or headphones, you can probably skip this review. However, if you still physically plug into your phone to get the best possible quality out ...

In my coverage of under-$100 headphones for Macworld, I’ve been consistently impressed by the sound quality today’s models are capable of when paired with an iPod, iPhone, iPad, or Mac. But there’s a ...

I have a pair of AKG K 240 (mk 2) which are plugged into the headphone jack on my laptop. Sounds fine to me, but there's always the lure of "better sound"... The consensus on various audiophile forums ...