Everybody is streaming over smartphones, smart computers and smart speakers. But a “smart” anything may be doing its best to outsmart your ears. You need a DAC. That is to say, you probably need ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

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 ...

WIDE COMPATIBILITY： This DAC converter works perfectly with most home audio device, including for PS3, for PS4 for Blu-ray players, HD DVD HDTV Home Cinema Systems, AV Amps, etc. 192KHZ SAMPLING RATE： ...

NAD Electronics announced the affordable DAC 1 Wireless Audio USB Digital-to-Analog Converter that features Point-to-Point Wireless Audio that transmits uncompressed 16/48 music. The DAC 1 is simple ...

The rise of streaming audio over AirPlay has made it possible to wirelessly play music from your iPhone over your home speakers. But that data comes through as a raw stream of 0s and 1s, and the sound ...

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The Audio-Technica AT-BHA100 and AT-DAC100 are proof that interest in hi-res streaming and high-end headphone systems is growing. Raise your hand if you expected to see a $999 USD headphone amplifier ...

PS Audio has announced that it is now shipping its new Stellar DAC. The new DAC (digital-to-analog converter) includes features like PS Audio’s Digital lens technology, I2S inputs, and a Class A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. This article is more than 3 years old. The iFi Zen Air DAC ...

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 ...