Dongle DACs Streaming with the AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt and How I Learned to Love the Bomb The AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt DAC faces a long line of dongle DAC competitors in 2021 but is still the one to beat. Ian WhiteMay 6, 2021
Dongle DACs Cayin RU6 Dongle DAC: Review The Cayin RU6 R-2R Dongle DAC is not only very unique but also one of the best of its kind for the asking price... W. JenningsDecember 22, 2021
Dongle DACs Questyle M15 Dongle DAC/Headphone Amplifier: Review Does the Questyle M15 Dongle DAC deliver more for less and rival the Cayin, AudioQuest, and THX Dongle DACs? W. JenningsSeptember 19, 2022
Dongle DACs CanJam NYC 2022: HiFiMAN HM800 Dongle DAC Did HiFiMAN just start off CanJam NYC 2022 with a $299 fully balanced Dongle DAC? Meet the HiFiMAN HM800. W. JenningsFebruary 25, 2022
New Products Astell&Kern HC2 Dongle DAC Takes Its Shot at Cobalt: High End Munich 2022 The $249 Astell&Kern HC2 USB-C Dual DAC dongle features two Cirrus Logic CS43198 MasterHIFI DACs and a 4.4 mm balanced headphone jack. Brian MitchellMay 13, 2022
Dongle DACs ddHiFi TC44C Dongle DAC: Review If build quality, price, sound quality, and durability matter to you -- the tiny ddHiFi TC44C Dongle DAC is one smooth customer. W. JenningsJuly 11, 2022
Dongle DACs iFi Go Bar Dongle DAC: Review The iFi Go Bar Dongle DAC is late to the party and $329. Does it offer enough to warrant that kind of pricing? Learn... W. JenningsAugust 8, 2022
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
Dongle DACs Hidizs S9 Pro Dongle DAC: Quick Take Only $129 and a surprisingly powerful Dongle DAC destined to drive the IEMs in your bag. W. JenningsOctober 11, 2022
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 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 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
News CanJam SoCal 2022: The Greatest Headphone Show on Earth Our CanJam SoCal 2022 show report reveals some interesting surprises. See what headphones, earphones and DAPs caught our attention. Brian MitchellSeptember 26, 2022
Headphone Amps Helm Audio DB12 THX Portable Headphone Amplifier and Bolt DAC: Review The Helm Audio DB12 THX Portable Headphone Amplifier and Bolt Dongle DAC offer quite the punch for under $230. W. JenningsJuly 13, 2022
Articles Dongles, E-Waste & The End of Lightning Connectors? Is Apple about to have a big problem with the EU? Will USB Type-C replace the Lightning connector and improve the Dongle DAC experience? W. JenningsJune 28, 2022