Astell&Kern has introduced the AK HC5, a new USB DAC/amp that’s designed to boost the audio quality of your wired headphones ...

Astell&Kern ends 2025 with the new AK HC5 USB DAC featuring the AK4499EX and the STELLA reference IEMs developed with VOLK Audio and Michael Graves. $4,500 for the package.

The Real question is can you ABX it against regular PC Onboard audio? Or just to make the Apples to Apples comparison, how's it ABX vs a UCA202 or a Fiio E10? They are both cheaper (UCA202 being MUCH ...

While headphones are getting even better sounding, sometimes you have that pair you just don’t want to give up. Or you want to improve your laptop or desktop system audio quality without having to ...

Following on from 2023's HC4 model, the new Astell & Kern HC5 DAC vows to "set a new benchmark for portable audio performance ...

Astell&Kern has announced the HC5 DAC/Headphone Amp and has teamed up with VOLK Audio and award-winning sound engineer, ...

Well, this is a contentious thread! Thought I'd put this little bit of info out there for anyone looking for a USB DAC however. Massdrop and Grace Design combined to make a new, high quality USB DAC ...

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The Audiolab D7 has vastly better connectivity than the battery-powered Chord and is notably more flexible in use. It has ...

Do you need a Dongle DAC to stream high-res audio from your smartphone or tablet to your headphones? These are the best Dongle DACs to consider on Black Friday. Most consumers probably don’t know it, ...

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 ...