Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio and Rotel.
The Audiolab D7 has vastly better connectivity than the battery-powered Chord and is notably more flexible in use. It has ...
At $225, the Apos x Geshelli Merlin AKM Desktop DAC offers 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD512 support, dual USB and coax inputs, and fully balanced output with performance that rivals far pricier DACs. When I ...
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 ...