When upgrading your desktop audio setup, one of the first things to do is get a good pair of speakers or headphones. Those are the components you actually hear, after all. For those venturing further ...

One of those motherboard features that never really mattered much is the onboard audio circuitry. Let's not forget that it wasn't really a thing until the AC'97 audio standard became widespread in the ...

Audio enhancements in Windows 11 can cause a variety of issues, from audio delays to worse sound quality. It's time to turn ...

In 2025, DACs under $1,000 deliver performance once reserved for flagship gear, making it easier than ever to build a truly high-value digital front end without stretching your budget.

Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio and Rotel. The desktop used to be an afterthought in audio. Now it’s prime ...

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A countdown of the year's most important tech and gadget releases, including new gear from Apple, Hasselblad and more.

Astell & Kern is ending 2025 with a bang by launching two new products: the "small-but-mighty" HC5 USB DAC and the high-end Stella wired in-ear headphones. Following on from 2023's HC4 model, the new ...

Next Winners. Hi everyone. Longtime readers know I’m a big fan of the Dan Benton school of investing. Benton, who once ran the world’s largest technology hedge fund, prioritized finding the best ...

Dump that poky portable hard drive! External solid-state drives are faster and more affordable than ever. Check out our top-rated SSDs, plus detailed advice on how to buy the right one for you. Since ...

Webshare offers some of the lowest prices in the industry, but you’ll have to sacrifice some performance and advanced features to get them.

Unlike last year, no teeny-tiny 2230 form factor drives get a look in this year. Obviously, handheld gaming PCs are no less popular, but internal NVMe SSDs have simply had a stronger showing this year ...