Topping is absolutely determined to become a force where affordable digital audio equipment is concerned – and the DX5 II proves it’s going the right way about ...

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 ...

Many commercially available headphone amplifiers utilize design topologies such as Class AB, Class D and Class G and are found in the output stage of ICs such as DACs and codecs. Key criteria in ...

The Burson Audio Funk Headphone Amplifier isn’t just a power source for your desktop. It’s a bag of tricks and flavors for any occasion. Some time back, I reviewed the Burson Audio Fun and Bang for my ...

If you listen to high-quality headphones at home, you absolutely need a dedicated headphone amplifier. Head-Direct's EF5 Desktop Tube Hybrid Amp will take your headphone's sound to another level.

The Jade Audio JT3 sits under the JT7 but goes after a different corner of the market — the entry-level open-back space ...

Many music lovers who prefer to listen through headphones rather than speakers will find that their living room hi-fi system will be able to pump out audio at a decent volume level. But if you've ...

Schiit Audio doesn't mess around. It offers U.S.-made high-performance audio products for super-affordable prices -- and here are two that are even cheaper. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve ...

A variety of headphone amplifier types are available, but little guidance is provided in their selection. This article discusses the types available, and covers their relative strengths and weaknesses ...

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