Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new DA 256 DAC from Norway's Henry Audio is ready for ...

If you’ve ever listened to an MP3, watched a movie on Netflix, or jumped on a Zoom call, you’ve used a DAC. Digital-to-analog converters (or DACs for short) are the unsung heroes of the digital audio ...

High-performance audio digital-to-analog converters (DACs) traditionally require a very clean sample master clock (MCLK) to avoid degradations in the audio quality. The clock sources are often derived ...

Our trip through the world of audio technology has taken us step-by step from your ears into a typical home Hi-Fi system. We’ve seen the speakers and the amplifier, now it’s time to take a look at ...

In 2015, there’s not much question about audio storage, transmission, or streaming: it’s digital. Apart from rare sightings of vinyl or open-reel tape in boutique sales or creative enclaves, audio is ...

An external DAC is an essential purchase for anyone looking to stream hi-res music from services like Apple Music, Qobuz, or Tidal, and the DragonFly Cobalt combines portability with incredible ...

Campfire Audio launches the Relay portable DAC/amp with AKM SEQ 4493 chip, balanced outputs, and high-res support at $229. Strong tech, but tough competition awaits. Campfire Audio has earned a solid ...

Known primarily for its eye-catching and rather pricey in-ear headphones, Campfire Audio has gone in a different direction with its latest product. The Relay DAC/AMP is a tiny, portable DAC and ...

Questyle’s QCC ($59) and QCC Pro ($99) finally bring aptX Adaptive and LDAC to iPhone and iPad, giving Apple users higher resolution Bluetooth audio. Is the $49 Creative BT-W6 Bluetooth 5.4 dongle ...

Campfire Audio has launched the Wallet DAC, a MagSafe backpack for your portable DAC. It's also announced the Time Link, a "future-proof" headphone cable. The Campfire Audio Wallet DAC is just £59 / ...