Maybe you've been hearing that an external DAC can improve your audio quality, but what is this component and does it really ...

If you're an audiophile or gamer hoping to improve the sound quality from various devices you use daily, you might need a DAC, or digital-to-analog converter, to get the best results. The DAC has one ...

Now that pretty much every major streaming music service — except Spotify — offers lossless audio options at CD-quality or better, you may be wondering how you can hear that extra level of sound ...

Making a few key changes to my setup improved my listening experience far more than switching to a lossless format.

Cambridge Audio introduced a pint-sized Digital to Analog Converter that enhances the audio output from your computer. The DacMagic XS connects to any USB port on one side, with standard headphone ...

Approximately a year ago, the Calif.-based company OSD Audio introduced its DAC-X-A100 integrated Amplifier/DAC solution. Stepping up the power and overall performance of its integrated amp/DAC ...

Wondering if you need a DAC for your iPhone, iPad or Mac? We explain how DACs improve wired headphone audio, when they matter, and the best DACs to buy. Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President in ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. This article is more than 5 years old. This little gadget ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Way back in 2011 that British audio company AudioLab ...

As you have probably noticed, there’s a new trend in the smartphone industry of including “studio quality” audio chips inside modern flagship smartphones. While a 32-bit DAC (digital to analog ...