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 ...

The Head Box S3 B amplifies analogue signals fed into its RCA and XLR inputs using TPA6120A2 chips that promise up to 820mW ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...