If you love music, then you know that phones don't have the best audio quality. This small gadget lets you plug in headphones ...

So I've been using a Headroom Total BitHead I picked up 2nd hand from someone on Ars (I think), using it as USB bus powered for work. I just got a DragonFly Black as I'm getting the MassDrop HD650 ...

I'm thinking of getting a USB DAC for my laptop (which has extra-crappy sound quality IMO). I've noticed Creative now has a USB DAC called the Extigy that looks like it might be pretty decent. The one ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've probably heard the arguments that digital music — or at least CD-quality digital music — is inherently flawed compared to all-analog ...

I’ve got some bad news: Those nice headphones and great speakers that you spent so much money on? They probably don’t sound as good as they could. You spent the time searching for the best audio gear ...

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For anyone with an interest in building audio projects, it’s likely that an early project will be a headphone amplifier. They’re relatively easy to build from transistors, ICs, or tubes, and it’s ...

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 ...