
The Topping DX1 II is a big step up from the original DX1 DAC, at least where specification is concerned, but it’s a little laid-back to truly excite.

The Recording Industry Association of America recently stated that CD sales revenue was up 58% in the first half of 2026 and one Japanese ultra-luxury audio manufacturer has decided the same resurgence should apply to SACDs too

Amazon Prime Day (or Big Deal Days) isn’t just for Bluetooth headphones, you know…

The iFi Go cable manages to fit a DAC/headphone amp into one small cable, which you can use on your phone or laptop.
YM Pro is a Mac music player that bypasses the system mixer and communicates directly with your DAC

I complemented my Sennheiser HD 660S2 cans with the excellent iFi Zen DAC 3 and discovered that not every device benefits from a discrete DAC.

I tested iFi’s new iDSD GR 2 portable DAC/amp, and it’s a phenomenal sequel, with more power, more intuitiveness, and more features.

The Trinnov Altitude CI AV processor is a magical piece of equipment you didn’t know you needed. Its 3D room correction, software-based processing, and modularity are all next level.
Topping’s new DX1 II is an affordable DAC which is targeted specifically towards Switch or PS5 gamers —but even non-gamers should take note for this price

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