A desktop headphone amp is a stationary device that delivers more power and better sound quality—especially for ...

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Monoprice’s Monolith Liquid Spark makes budget headphones sound better than ever, while the Monolith Liquid Platinum takes high-end headphones to the next level. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve ...

China's Fiio – which recently announced a mechanical keyboard with a built-in DAC – has launched a new flagship desktop media streamer and headphone amp/DAC combo that's dominated by a slick ...

If you already own a great set of full-size headphones, the Fosgate Signature Headphone Amplifier will make them sound better than ever. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked ...

THX is a brand synonymous with sound, best known for its eardrum-tickling deep note trailer played before movies in theaters. For years, THX has partnered with hardware makers, lending its expertise ...

Today offers a “first” for MMORPG.com’s hardware reviews. When we reached out to Sennheiser about reviewing their GSP 300 series gaming headset, they surprised us by offering to send along their GSX ...

No need to beat around the bush on this one. The Schiit Magnius doesn’t really make sense for the gaming-centric audience we serve here at Shacknews. It’s not marketed for such purposes and Schiit (as ...

Hi-fi audio and high-concept design are rare bedfellows, but when they are wedded together, the result can be haunting. So in honor of Halloween, we are highlighting just such a device—a spooky, skull ...

FiiO is fast becoming a prominent name in the budget-friendly hi-fi space. It’s known for high-quality portable audio players, DACs and desktop amplifiers, many of which are more affordable than you ...

A D/A converter and headphone amplifier in one box. In lieu of connecting headphones to the analog audio-out headphone jack found on every computer and mobile device, the DAC/headphone amp provides ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The tiny iFi GO blu is no larger than a Zippo lighter and ...