UK-based brand Topping has unveiled its latest hi-res DAC, the DX5 II. Billed as a compact powerhouse that can also act as a preamplifier and headphone amp, the new unit promises plenty of performance ...

What’s also changed is scope. Fosi is no longer just a DAC-and-amp company. The lineup now stretches into headphones, turntables, subwoofers, and passive speakers, signaling a brand that’s trying to ...

At MMORPG, we first discovered Fiio with its line of affordable, pocketable headphone amplifiers. It's only fitting then, that we find ourselves in this edition of Golden Ears coming full circle and ...

HIFIMAN is expanding its range of high-performance desktop headphone DAC/amplifiers with the release of the new EF500 ($459) and EF499($299). Both devices provide audiophile-grade performance while ...

The Topping DX5 II has a double-DAC design with three-stage amplification Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC and aptX Adaptive/HD $299 / £299 – available now in the US, during July 2025 in the UK Topping's new ...

Pro-Ject’s Pre Box S3 is a compact control hub with phono, HDMI eARC, USB-C, Bluetooth, and headphone support—but can one small box really run your entire system?

The engineers at FiiO don’t appear to sleep. Hardly a day goes by without another product launch being announced by the audio brand. The latest is the FiiO K11 R2R – a desktop DAC and headphone ...

Many of us will serve up our favorite tunes using a smartphone, but may be left wanting in the sound quality department. That's where a portable headphone amp/DAC can help, and the latest model from ...

FiiO K17 is a cutting-edge desktop DAC and headphone amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking superior sound quality and powerful output. Packed with advanced features and state-of-the-art ...

So I'm looking to seriously update/upgrade my computer speakers so I don't have to wear headphones to have good sound. I'm looking at, right now, perhaps the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed ...

Back in April, we looked at Fiio’s flagship DAC/amp hybrid, the Fiio K9 Pro ESS. It was a phenomenal piece of kit, earning high marks for both music and gaming, and offering enough power to be the ...