Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new iFi GO Bar Kensei headphone DACs can turn a ...

iFi is a company that seldom goes anything other than ‘all-in’ – and with the new iDSD Valkyrie headphone amp/DAC it’s decided to try and make the best ‘portable’ headphone amp/DAC it possibly can.

Wired headphone and in-ear monitor (IEM) fans now have a new option when it comes to hearing bit-perfect digital audio on the go: Ifi’s new $449 Go Bar Kensei takes one of the best portable headphone ...

The iFi Go Link Max is our budget portable pick of the best DACs, offering tremendous performance for a rather low price. For a small but talented accompaniment with a range of sonic benefits you can ...

The DX5 II is the product that Chinese specialist Topping hopes is going to force its name into the ‘affordable desktop audio’ conversation – and so it’s specified it accordingly and then priced it in ...

For audio enthusiasts looking to upgrade the sound quality of their smartphone or laptop, a portable DAC/amp can be a fairly simple and affordable solution. The tiny hi-fi component plugs into your ...

One of our absolute favorite portable DAC/amps just got an update. The Questyle M15i brings the same great sound with improved specs, higher resolution audio, and Apple MFi certification for ...

Five-star DACs from Audiolab, Cambridge and Chord Electronics that will boost your laptop-and-headphones system ...

With the Dongle DAC market shaking itself out in 2024, the $129 Questyle 15c leapfrogged the competition. Even with the exponential growth of the wireless headphone and TWS earphone segments, Dongle ...