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 ...

At €3311/US$3599, the Gustard R30 wants to be your next streaming DAC. The Chinese manufacturer has put discrete R2R ...

The PCM510xA devices are a family of monolithic CMOS integrated circuits that include a stereo digital-to-analog converter and additional support circuitry in a small TSSOP package. The PCM510xA uses ...

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 ...

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you. Schiit has released a fantastic entry-level ...

Did you know that most of us make use of at least one digital-to-analogue converter (more handily known as a 'DAC') every single day? Built into the likes of computers, tablets and smartphones, a DAC ...

Every smartphone has both a built-in amplifier and digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The amplifier cranks the audio signal to a level so that your headphones (or the smartphone’s speakers) can ...

Are we approaching the end of the line for expensive DACs? It’s starting to feel that way. If my last DAC is the Holo Audio Spring3 KTE, I will be perfectly fine with it for many years to come.

If you love music, then you know that phones don't have the best audio quality. This small gadget lets you plug in headphones ...

In previous iPhone models, the DAC and ADC were found inside of the handset, converted via the integrated 3.5-millimeter headphone jack. But starting with this year's iPhone 7 series, Apple has ...