Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new iFi GO Bar Kensei headphone DACs can turn a ...

iFi is a company that seldom goes anything other than ‘all-in’ – and with the new iDSD Valkyrie headphone amp/DAC it’s decided to try and make the best ‘portable’ headphone amp/DAC it possibly can.

Wired headphone and in-ear monitor (IEM) fans now have a new option when it comes to hearing bit-perfect digital audio on the go: Ifi’s new $449 Go Bar Kensei takes one of the best portable headphone ...

For audio enthusiasts looking to upgrade the sound quality of their smartphone or laptop, a portable DAC/amp can be a fairly simple and affordable solution. The tiny hi-fi component plugs into your ...

The iFi Go Link Max is our budget portable pick of the best DACs, offering tremendous performance for a rather low price. For a small but talented accompaniment with a range of sonic benefits you can ...

The DX5 II is the product that Chinese specialist Topping hopes is going to force its name into the ‘affordable desktop audio’ conversation – and so it’s specified it accordingly and then priced it in ...

One of our absolute favorite portable DAC/amps just got an update. The Questyle M15i brings the same great sound with improved specs, higher resolution audio, and Apple MFi certification for ...

Many of us will serve up our favorite tunes using a smartphone, but may be left wanting in the sound quality department. That's where a portable headphone amp/DAC can help, and the latest model from ...

Five-star DACs from Audiolab, Cambridge and Chord Electronics that will boost your laptop-and-headphones system ...