Looking for a powerful, budget-friendly headphone amp? Discover the best desktop headphone amplifiers under $300 in 2025, including top picks from Schiit, FiiO, Topping, SMSL, JDS Labs and iFi. Still ...

The engineers at FiiO don’t appear to sleep. Hardly a day goes by without another product launch being announced by the audio brand. The latest is the FiiO K11 R2R – a desktop DAC and headphone ...

With signature FiiO power, innovative engineering and sleek aesthetic sensibility, the K15 is a full-system desktop DAC/amp built for audiophiles. I’ve always been a fan of FiiO IEM’s, and I’ve tried ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The Topping DX5 II sets a new benchmark for budget desktop ...

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 ...

Explore the best value-driven headphone accessories for audiophiles, including stands, cables, and amps, that boost your sound without breaking the bank. If you’ve already spent good money on a solid ...

When it comes to high-end audio I have a problem: I love high-spec hardware, but sadly don't have the budget to support a high-end hi-fi habit. So, products such as the Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000T ...

Back in April, we looked at Fiio’s flagship DAC/amp hybrid, the Fiio K9 Pro ESS. It was a phenomenal piece of kit, earning high marks for both music and gaming, and offering enough power to be the ...

Rotel is a more-than-60-year-old Japanese hi-fi company best known for its high-end amplifiers catered to serious audiophiles. And while its newest amp stays true to that ethos, it also marks a “first ...

I'm on the lookout for a reasonable desktop headphone amp, or combo amp+DAC unit, for my computer here at work. Long and short of it is that the trusty Fiio E5 I've been using for some 5+ years has ...

The new-age hi-fi component is designed for serious audiophiles.

Chinese audio manufacturer HIFIMAN has announced their acquisition of GOLDENWAVE, bringing the GOLDENWAVE brand under their umbrella of products. “Since its introduction in 2011, GOLDENWAVE is ...