Amplifiers What Is Amplifier Gain? Axiom’s A1400-8 multichannel amplifier seen from the inside. The gain stages are right at the top of this picture. Each board is two channels.... Alan LofftJuly 25, 2008
DACs THX Onyx Dongle DAC: Review [Updated] At $199, the THX Onyx Dongle DAC may have stepped on Kong and left the rest of the competition in its wake. Is this... Ian WhiteJuly 28, 2021
DACs Astell & Kern USB-C Dual DAC Cable to Drop in May: Dongle Wars Have Begun The Astell & Kern USB-C Dual DAC Cable is the latest product to enter the Dongle DAC ring. Will it emerge as the winner... Ian WhiteMarch 19, 2021
DACs Periodic Audio Debuts $49 Rhodium USB-C Dongle DAC At $49, Periodic Audio enters the market with the lowest priced dongle DAC we've come across this year. Brian MitchellMarch 31, 2021
DACs The Emotiva Ego+ DACs are Back and Better Than Ever The Emotiva Ego+ DACs are both under $150 and that will definitely make them quite popular if you're a fan of the brand or... Ian WhiteJune 1, 2021
DACs iBasso DC03 DAC/Headphone Amplifier: Fear & Loathing in America An affordable & portable USB Dongle DAC for your iPhone or Android phone -- the iBasso DC03 is a winning combination for your headphones. Ian WhiteJuly 7, 2021
DACs Qobuz and THX Partner to Expand the Hi-Res Music Circle Qobuz and THX have partnered to deliver even greater value with a new THX Onyx Dongle DAC. A free three-month subscription to the platform. Ian WhiteSeptember 30, 2021
DACs iFi Hip-dac2 & Hip-case Deliver the Sonic Tonic It's small, powerful, easy to carry around and guaranteed to make your headphones sound a lot better. The iFi hip-dac2 is going to sell... Ian WhiteOctober 5, 2021
DACs Cayin RU6 R-2R Dongle DAC/Headphone Amp Unveiled The brand new Cayin RU6 R-2R Dongle DAC/Headphone Amplifier looks to be a formidable challenger in a very competitive category. W. JenningsNovember 25, 2021
DACs Questyle CMA Fifteen Headphone Amp and DAC Celebrates 15 Years The Questyle CMA Fifteen Headphone Amp/DAC celebrates 15 successful years since the launch of the Chinese high-end audio brand. Brian MitchellDecember 1, 2021
DACs iFi ZEN CAN Signature HFM & ZEN DAC Signature V2: Review Does the iFi ZEN CAN Signature HFM & ZEN DAC Signature V2 combination make sense for a wide variety of headphones or just HiFiMAN... W. JenningsFebruary 16, 2022
DACs New iFi ZEN Air Series is Bound to Cause a Schiitstorm Does Schiit Audio need to be concerned about it dominance below $150? We think the new iFi ZEN Air Series might be a worthy... W. JenningsMarch 5, 2022
DACs Audioengine’s DAC3 Dongle DAC Can Drive Headphones and Powered Loudspeakers The Audioengine DAC3 joins the growing ranks of affordable Dongle DACs for only $149. Ian WhiteOctober 2, 2022
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers NAD Celebrates 50 Years With New C 3050 LE Vintage Amplifier The NAD C 3050 LE Integrated Amplifier celebrates 50 years of audio engineering success. Only 1972 will be made for $1972 each. Ian WhiteOctober 18, 2022
Articles The NAD 3020 and My Quest for the Holy Grail: Exit to Vintage Street The NAD 3020 was one of the best-selling audio components in history and has become a cult classic in the world of vintage audio. Eric PyeOctober 19, 2022
New Products CES 2022: Victrola Introduces Innovative Record Players and Bluetooth Speakers (Updated) Record players and Bluetooth speakers are among Victrola's 2022 product offerings. Updated with Bluetooth Speaker availability and pricing. Robert SilvaJanuary 11, 2022
Hi-Fi Components Focal Powered By Naim Expands Into Dallas & Scottsdale The Focal Powered By Naim experience has expanded to Dallas, Texas and Scottsdale, Arizona. Ian WhiteOctober 17, 2022